Choghadiya for Varanasi — 2026-12-16 · kundlit

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Choghadiya — Varanasi16 December 2026

Choghadiya

06:37 – 07:56

First favourable daytime window: Labh

Local time · Varanasi

Budhavara · Margashirsha · Shukla Paksha

बुधवार · मार्गशीर्ष · शुक्ल पक्ष

Panchak · Raja PanchakSidereal · Lahiri

Tithi

Saptami

सप्तमी

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha

शतभिषा

Yoga

Vajra

वज्र

Karana

Garaja

गरज

Vara

Budhavara

बुधवार

Waxing Crescent

Sunrise 06:37 — Sunset 17:09 · day 10h 32m

≈ 38% illuminated · increasing

Panchang — the five angas पञ्चाङ्ग

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana and Vara with their end-times, plus the month and the Moon’s and Sun’s signs — computed for this city’s sunrise. Times after midnight use the traditional extended clock (e.g. 27:23 = 03:23 next morning).

Tithi: Saptamiसप्तमीtill 22:46then Ashtamiअष्टमीtill 47:26
What this means
The lunar day. It is set by how far the Moon has pulled ahead of the Sun — each 12 degrees of separation is one tithi. The tithi shapes which activities the tradition favours, and it ends at the time shown, when the next one begins.

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How we compute this panchang

Every time on this page is calculated from the actual positions of the Sun and Moon using the Swiss Ephemeris (the same high-precision astronomical engine used by professional astronomers), not from a printed almanac or a fixed table.

Sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsha — the standard used by the Indian government calendar (ayanamsha for this date: 24.2337°). All nakshatra, rashi, tithi and yoga boundaries follow from it.
Local true sunrise — muhurta windows (Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora, Abhijit and the rest) are measured from the true sunrise computed for Varanasi's exact coordinates, so they are correct for your location, not a regional approximation.
Two month conventions — we show both the Amanta (new-moon-to-new-moon) and Purnimanta (full-moon-to-full-moon) lunar month, because different regions of India follow different ones; an Adhika (intercalary) month is marked when it occurs.

Significance and auspicious/inauspicious flags are drawn from classical texts (Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita, the Puranas and others) and cited inline — we never assert an effect a text does not state.

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Birth nakshatraBirth Moon-sign (rashi)

Is today good for…?

Pick what you’re planning. We check today’s panchang against the classical muhurta rule and show you the verdict, the best window, and the source.

Planned activity

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	11:53	13:12	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	13:12	14:31	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	10:34	11:53	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

Sunrise- and nakshatra-keyed windows that classical muhurta texts recommend for sadhana, study, and beginnings.

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:01 – 05:49

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:32 – 06:37

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:38 – 14:21

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

16:57 – 17:21

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:09 – 18:14

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:29 – 24:17

Amrita Kalam

#Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

Classical periods to avoid for new ventures, beyond Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, and Gulika (already shown on the daylight timeline above).

Panchak— Raja Panchakराज पंचकtill 15:58Bhadra22:46 – 11:12

Panchak active: Raja Panchak (onset-weekday flavour)

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

19:44 – 21:28

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 8

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

11:32 – 12:14

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Dharma Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + nakshatra position.

#Sun Today सूर्य

Surya rashi and nakshatra — the sun-side complement to the moon-side tithi and nakshatra shown in the hero above.

Surya Rashi

Vrishchika#8

Surya Nakshatra

Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा

Pada 4 of 4 · ends 10:24

Moon Pada Transitions Today

07:33
13:58
20:24
02:50

Source: Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) sidereal ephemeris. Pada arithmetic from nakshatra division into 4 equal arcs of 3° 20′ each.

#Hindu Year विक्रम संवत्

Vikram, Shaka and Gujarati Samvat for the current year, with the cycle name (Samvatsara) from the 60-year governance cycle.

Vikram Samvat

2083

Parabhava पराभव (till 8 Mar 2027)

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Shaka Samvat

1948

Kilaka कीलक

Gujarati Samvat

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Jupiter
Sasyadhipati	Jupiter

#Daily Directions दिशा

Direction-of-the-day lookups used in muhurta selection — Disha Shool for travel, Agnivasa for yajna, Chandra/Rahu Vasa for direction-of- gain, Shivavasa for ritual timing.

Disha Shool

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

South दक्षिण

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction while today's nakshatra prevails

Chandra Vasa

West पश्चिम

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

#Tamil Yoga தமிழ் யோகம்

The Tamil-tradition yoga of the day from nakshatra and weekday — the Siddha / Amrita / Marana / Mushala family used in Tamil muhurta.

Tamil Yoga

Mushala मुसल

inauspicious

Source: Inauspicious Tamil yoga -- avoid new ventures

#Today’s Strength Tables

Tarabala and Chandrabala — the two classical strength lookups used in muhurta selection. If your birth nakshatra or birth rashi appears in the favourable set, the day is workable for new beginnings.

Favourable Janma Rashis Today

Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Kumbha

Chandrashtama (avoid): Karka

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
2	Bharani	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
3	Krittika

#Udaya Lagna (Rising Sign) Timeline

Which rashi is rising on the eastern horizon at each point of the day. Segment width is proportional to the actual rising duration.

#Panchaka Rahita Muhurta पञ्चक रहित मुहूर्त

15 classical day-muhurta segments labelled by panchaka category. Green = auspicious; rose = avoid. Width is proportional to actual duration.

#Season & Sun Path

Vedic ritu, ayana, day/night length, and solar-noon — the seasonal scaffolding around today’s panchang.

Ritu (Vedic)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ritu (Drik)

Sharadशरद्

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

10h 32m

Ratrimana

13h 28m

Madhyahna

11:53

Source: Suryasiddhanta. Dinamana = sunrise→sunset minutes; Madhyahna = local solar noon.

#Almanac & Epoch पञ्चाङ्ग गणना

Reference day-counts and calendar identifiers for this date — Kaliyuga year, Ahargana, Julian Day and the National (Saka) civil dates.

Almanac / epoch details

Kaliyuga Year	5127
Kali Ahargana	1872925
Julian Day	2461390.5
Modified Julian Day	61390
Rata Die	739966
National Civil (Saka)	Agrahayana 25, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Margashirsha 31, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Choghadiya - Varanasi, 16 December 2026

On Wednesday, 16 December 2026, the Vedic calendar throughout Varanasi carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 6:37 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:09 PM, bringing 10 hours 32 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Saptami of Shukla side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Shatabhisha. Vajra yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-12-16. Brahma Muhurta opens at 5:01 AM and closes at 5:49 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout Varanasi, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 11:53 AM through 1:12 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the North direction — classical guidance advises against new Wednesday journeys toward the North. On the auspicious side, the Labh choghadiya (6:37 AM–7:56 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Shatabhisha nakshatra is ruled by Rahu, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Varanasi.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on 16 December 2026?

In Varanasi on 16 December 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 11:53 AM to 1:12 PM. This 90-minute window is governed by Rahu and is traditionally avoided for starting new work, travel, or auspicious ceremonies. The timing shifts daily based on local sunrise, so it differs from city to city.

Why is sunrise in Varanasi on 16 December 2026 at 6:37 AM?

Sunrise at 6:37 AM in Varanasi on 16 December 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (25.32°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (5:09 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Varanasi's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Varanasi on 16 December 2026?

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#Daily Authority

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Kela

केला

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Kadamba (Shatabhisha — Varuna)

कदम्ब (शतभिषा — वरुण)

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Surya Saptami Arghya Puja

सूर्य सप्तमी अर्घ्य पूजा

- Aditya Hridaya Stotra, Surya Siddhanta

Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana

सिद्ध योग महासाधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Day Rarity Score

0.1666405765813297/ 100

वाराणसी — 16 दिसम्बर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:37
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:09
तिथि: सप्तमी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: शतभिषा (तृतीय पाद)
योग: वज्र
करण: गरज, वणिज
माह: मार्गशीर्ष
चन्द्र राशि: कुम्भ → मीन
सूर्य राशि: वृश्चिक

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Choghadiya details (text table)

Name	Devanagari	Planet	Period	Start	End	Quality
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	06:37	07:56	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	07:56	09:15	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	09:15	10:34	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	10:34	11:53	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	day	11:53	13:12	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	13:12	14:31	bad
Char	चर	Venus	day	14:31	15:50	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	15:50	17:09	good
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	17:09	18:50	bad
Char	चर	Venus	night	18:50	20:31	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	20:31	22:12	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	22:12	23:53	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	night	23:53	01:34	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	01:34	03:15	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	03:15	04:56	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	04:56	06:37	bad

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	11	yes
2	Vrishabha	10	yes
3	Mithuna	9	no
4	Karka	8	no
5	Simha	7	yes
6	Kanya	6	yes
7	Tula	5	no
8	Vrishchika	4	no
9	Dhanu	3	yes
10	Makara	2	no
11	Kumbha	1	yes
12	Meena	12	no

All 14 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	06:37	06:42
9	Dhanu धनु	06:42	08:47
10	Makara मकर	08:47	10:32
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	10:32	12:02
12	Meena मीन	12:02	13:32
1	Mesha मेष	13:32	15:12
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	15:12	17:07
3	Mithuna मिथुन	17:07	19:22
4	Karka कर्क	19:22	21:37
5	Simha सिंह	21:37	23:52
6	Kanya कन्या	23:52	02:07
7	Tula तुला	02:07	04:22
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	04:22	06:37
9	Dhanu धनु	06:37	06:37

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Chora चोर	06:37	07:19	inauspicious
2	Shubha शुभ	07:19	08:01	auspicious
3	Roga रोग	08:01	08:43	inauspicious
4	Mrityu मृत्यु	08:43	09:26	inauspicious
5	Agni अग्नि	09:26	10:08	inauspicious
6	Raja राज	10:08	10:50	inauspicious
7	Chora चोर	10:50	11:32	inauspicious
8	Shubha शुभ	11:32	12:14	auspicious
9	Roga रोग	12:14	12:56	inauspicious
10	Mrityu मृत्यु	12:56	13:38	inauspicious
11	Agni अग्नि	13:38	14:21	inauspicious
12	Raja राज	14:21	15:03	inauspicious
13	Chora चोर	15:03	15:45	inauspicious
14	Shubha शुभ	15:45	16:27	auspicious
15	Roga रोग	16:27	17:09	inauspicious