Varanasi Panchang

Sunday, August 16, 2026

In short

Panchang for Varanasi on Sunday, August 16, 2026: Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, Hasta Nakshatra, Sadhya Yoga. Sunrise is 5:32 AM and sunset 6:31 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 4:54 PM – 6:31 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Chaturthi
until 4:53 PM
Nakshatra
Hasta
until 3:50 AM
Yoga
Sadhya
until 4:08 AM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 4:53 PM
Weekday
Sunday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:32 AM
Sunset
6:31 PM
Moonrise
8:53 AM
Moonset
8:44 PM

Bhadra (Vishti karana) is active today — avoid auspicious beginnings during it.

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:36 AM – 12:28 PM
Brahma Muhurta3:56 AM – 4:44 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal4:54 PM – 6:31 PM
Yamaganda12:02 PM – 1:39 PM
Gulika3:16 PM – 4:54 PM

Choghadiya

Day

UdvegInauspicious5:32 AM – 7:10 AM
CharNeutral7:10 AM – 8:47 AM
LabhAuspicious8:47 AM – 10:24 AM
AmritAuspicious10:24 AM – 12:02 PM
KaalInauspicious12:02 PM – 1:39 PM
ShubhAuspicious1:39 PM – 3:16 PM
RogInauspicious3:16 PM – 4:54 PM
UdvegInauspicious4:54 PM – 6:31 PM

Night

ShubhAuspicious6:31 PM – 7:54 PM
RogInauspicious7:54 PM – 9:16 PM
UdvegInauspicious9:16 PM – 10:39 PM
CharNeutral10:39 PM – 12:02 AM
LabhAuspicious12:02 AM – 1:25 AM
AmritAuspicious1:25 AM – 2:47 AM
KaalInauspicious2:47 AM – 4:10 AM
ShubhAuspicious4:10 AM – 5:33 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Varanasi?

Today in Varanasi it is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, lasting until 4:53 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today?

Rahu Kaal in Varanasi today runs 4:54 PM – 6:31 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Varanasi today?

Sunrise in Varanasi is at 5:32 AM and sunset at 6:31 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Varanasi today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Varanasi runs 11:36 AM – 12:28 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.