Varanasi

2026-02-16

Tithi

Chaturdashi चतुर्दशी

Nakshatra

Shravana श्रवण

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	07:57	09:22	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	10:47	12:12	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	13:37	15:01	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	11:49	12:34	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:57 – 05:45

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:28 – 06:33

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:05 – 14:50

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:39 – 18:03

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:51 – 18:56

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:48 – 24:36

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

23:08 – 24:48

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

23:58 – 01:38

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 12

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

14:50 – 15:35

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

15:35 – 16:20

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

Kumbha#11

Surya Nakshatra

Dhanishtha धनिष्ठा

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

08:21
14:32
20:44
02:56

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	Sun
Mantri	Sun

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

East पूर्व

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

South दक्षिण

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

Northwest वायव्य

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Prithvi पृथ्वी

favourable

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Kailasha कैलाश

favourable

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Ketu केतु

avoid

Source: Khala planet: offering inauspicious (खलग्रह के मुख में होमाहुति शुभ नहीं होती)

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, Simha, Vrishchika, Makara, 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	10	yes
2	Vrishabha	9	no
3	Mithuna	8	no
4	Karka	7	yes
5	Simha	6	yes
6	Kanya	5	no
7	Tula	4	no
8	Vrishchika	3	yes
9	Dhanu	2	no
10	Makara	1	yes
11	Kumbha	12	no
12	Meena	11	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
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	06:33	07:58
12	Meena मीन	07:58	09:28
1	Mesha मेष	09:28	11:08
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	11:08	13:03
3	Mithuna मिथुन	13:03	15:18
4	Karka कर्क	15:18	17:33
5	Simha सिंह	17:33	19:48
6	Kanya कन्या	19:48	22:03
7	Tula तुला	22:03	24:18
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	24:18	02:33
9	Dhanu धनु	02:33	04:38
10	Makara मकर	04:38	06:23
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	06:23	06:33

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	Chora चोर	06:33	07:18	inauspicious
2	Shubha शुभ	07:18	08:03	auspicious
3	Roga रोग	08:03	08:48	inauspicious
4	Mrityu मृत्यु	08:48	09:34	inauspicious
5	Agni अग्नि	09:34	10:19	inauspicious
6	Raja राज	10:19	11:04	inauspicious
7	Chora चोर	11:04	11:49	inauspicious
8	Shubha शुभ	11:49	12:34	auspicious
9	Roga रोग	12:34	13:20	inauspicious
10	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:20	14:05	inauspicious
11	Agni अग्नि	14:05	14:50	inauspicious
12	Raja राज	14:50	15:35	inauspicious
13	Chora चोर	15:35	16:20	inauspicious
14	Shubha शुभ	16:20	17:06	auspicious
15	Roga रोग	17:06	17:51	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)

Shishiraशिशिर

Ritu (Drik)

Shishiraशिशिर

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

11h 18m

Ratrimana

12h 42m

Madhyahna

12:12

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

Yamaganda Kala - Varanasi, 16 February 2026

On Monday, the 16th of February 2026, the Vedic calendar for those in Varanasi carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 6:33 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:51 PM, bringing 11 hours 18 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Chaturdashi of Krishna side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Shravana. Yoga for the day is Variyan, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-02-16. Pre-dawn, from 4:57 AM to 5:45 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Varanasi, From 7:57 AM to 9:22 AM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Monday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is East; the classical recommendation is to delay East-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Amrit (6:33 AM–7:57 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Shravana 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 Varanasi on 16 February 2026?

In Varanasi on 16 February 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 7:57 AM to 9:22 AM. 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 February 2026 at 6:33 AM?

Sunrise at 6:33 AM in Varanasi on 16 February 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 (5:51 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 February 2026?

The yoga operative in Varanasi on 16 February 2026 is Variyan, active from 2:46 AM to 1:50 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. Variyan 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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Sadhana Prescriptions

Nakshatra-Vara Yoga Sadhana

नक्षत्र-वार योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita

Shravana Nakshatra Vishnu Puja

श्रवण नक्षत्र विष्णु पूजा

- Vishnu Purana, Brihat Samhita

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वाराणसी — 16 फरवरी

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:33
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:51
तिथि: चतुर्दशी (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: श्रवण (द्वितीय पाद)
राहु काल: प्रातः 07:57–प्रातः 09:22
शुभ चौघड़िया: अमृत (प्रातः 06:33–प्रातः 07:57)