Mumbai

2026-08-16

Tithi

Chaturthi चतुर्थी

Nakshatra

Hasta हस्त

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	17:29	19:04	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	12:42	14:18	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	15:53	17:29	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17	13:08	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:44 – 05:32

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:15 – 06:20

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:50 – 15:40

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

18:52 – 19:16

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

19:04 – 20:09

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:18 – 01:06

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

12:22 – 14:00

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Nirnaya Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + Surya nakshatra position at the city’s coordinates.

Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

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

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

11:58 – 13:36

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 14

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

17:22 – 18:13

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

Karka#4

Surya Nakshatra

Ashlesha आश्लेषा

Pada 4 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

09:30
15:37
21:45
03:52

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

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Shaka Samvat

1948

Kilaka कीलक

Gujarati Samvat

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Mars
Mantri	Mars

Remaining governance positions (8) will populate as the engine resolves them.

Source: Nirnaya Sindhu; Suryasiddhanta. Samvatsara from the 60-year Brihaspati cycle.

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

West पश्चिम

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

South दक्षिण

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

Southwest नैऋत्य

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Akasha आकाश

neutral

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Smashana श्मशान

avoid

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Mercury बुध

favourable

Source: Benefic planet: offering auspicious

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, Karka, Kanya, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Meena

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
2	Bharani	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
3	Krittika	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
4	Rohini	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
5	Mrigashira	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
6	Ardra	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
7	Punarvasu	Vadha वध	inauspicious
8	Pushya	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
9	Ashlesha	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
10	Magha	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
11	Purva Phalguni	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
12	Uttara Phalguni	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
13	Hasta	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
14	Chitra	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
15	Swati	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
16	Vishakha	Vadha वध	inauspicious
17	Anuradha	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
18	Jyeshtha	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
19	Mula	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
20	Purva Ashadha	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
21	Uttara Ashadha	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
22	Shravana	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
23	Dhanishtha	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
24	Shatabhisha	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
25	Purva Bhadrapada	Vadha वध	inauspicious
26	Uttara Bhadrapada	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
27	Revati	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Brihat Samhita. Tarabala uses the 9-cycle from janma-nakshatra to today’s nakshatra.

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.

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
4	Karka कर्क	06:20	06:30
5	Simha सिंह	06:30	08:40
6	Kanya कन्या	08:40	10:45
7	Tula तुला	10:45	12:55
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	12:55	15:10
9	Dhanu धनु	15:10	17:15
10	Makara मकर	17:15	19:05
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	19:05	20:40
12	Meena मीन	20:40	22:15
1	Mesha मेष	22:15	24:00
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	24:00	02:00
3	Mithuna मिथुन	02:00	04:10
4	Karka कर्क	04:10	06:20

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.

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Shubha शुभ	06:20	07:11	auspicious
2	Roga रोग	07:11	08:02	inauspicious
3	Mrityu मृत्यु	08:02	08:53	inauspicious
4	Agni अग्नि	08:53	09:44	inauspicious
5	Raja राज	09:44	10:35	inauspicious
6	Chora चोर	10:35	11:26	inauspicious
7	Shubha शुभ	11:26	12:17	auspicious
8	Roga रोग	12:17	13:08	inauspicious
9	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:08	13:59	inauspicious
10	Agni अग्नि	13:59	14:50	inauspicious
11	Raja राज	14:50	15:40	inauspicious
12	Chora चोर	15:40	16:31	inauspicious
13	Shubha शुभ	16:31	17:22	auspicious
14	Roga रोग	17:22	18:13	inauspicious
15	Mrityu मृत्यु	18:13	19:04	inauspicious

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Nirnaya Sindhu.

Season & Sun Path

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

Ritu (Vedic)

Varshaवर्षा

Ritu (Drik)

Grishmaग्रीष्म

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

12h 44m

Ratrimana

11h 16m

Madhyahna

12:42

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

Gulika Kala - Mumbai, 16 August 2026

On Sunday, the 16th of August 2026, the Vedic calendar for those in Mumbai carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 6:20 AM and dipping below the horizon at 7:04 PM, bringing 12 hours 44 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha, and the nakshatra of the day is Hasta. Yoga for the day is Sadhya, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-08-16. Pre-dawn, from 4:44 AM to 5:32 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Mumbai, From 5:29 PM to 7:04 PM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Sunday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is West; the classical recommendation is to delay West-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Labh (9:31 AM–11:07 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Hasta nakshatra is governed by Moon, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Mumbai on 16 August 2026?

In Mumbai on 16 August 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 5:29 PM to 7:04 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 Mumbai on 16 August 2026 at 6:20 AM?

Sunrise at 6:20 AM in Mumbai on 16 August 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (19.08°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (7:04 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Mumbai's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Mumbai on 16 August 2026?

The yoga operative in Mumbai on 16 August 2026 is Sadhya, active from 5:21 AM to 4:08 AM local time. In the Vedic panchang, yoga is calculated from the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon and cycles through 27 named yogas. Sadhya yoga carries its own quality and influences the day's overall character — affecting the auspiciousness of activities begun during its span.

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Nirgundi (Hasta prayoga)

निर्गुण्डी (हस्त)

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Ganesha Puja & Modaka Offering

गणेश पूजा

- Ganesha Purana

Sankalpa Vrata

संकल्प व्रत

- Dharmasindhu, Vrata Ratnakara

Devi Kavacham Patha

देवी कवचम् पाठ

- Devi Mahatmya, Markandeya Purana

Chaturthi Ganesha Vrata

चतुर्थी गणेश व्रत

- Ganesha Purana, Mudgala Purana

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

सर्वार्थसिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

Vishti (Bhadra) Karana Shanti

विष्टि (भद्रा) करण शान्ति

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Vishti (Bhadra) Karana Upaya

विष्टि (भद्रा) करण उपाय

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Day Rarity Score

0.3064520357723386/ 100

मुंबई — 16 अगस्त

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:20
सूर्यास्त: सायं 19:04
तिथि: चतुर्थी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: हस्त (प्रथम पाद)
राहु काल: अपराह्ण 17:29–सायं 19:04
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 09:31–प्रातः 11:07)