English Date: April 16, 2026 AD The Sun is in its northern motion (Uttarayan), in the Northern Hemisphere, during the spring season. Rahu Kaal (inauspicious time) will be from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM. Chaturdashi tithi (lunar day) will last till 08:11 pm, after which Amavasya tithi will begin. Uttarabhadrapada Nakshatra (lunar circle) will last till 01:59 pm, after which Revati Nakshatra will begin. Indra Yoga will last till 10:38 am, after which Vaidhriti Yoga will begin. Vishti Karan will continue till 09:25 am, after which Shakuni Karan will begin. The Moon will transit in Pisces throughout the day and night.
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Date (lunar day):
Krishna Chaturdashi – till 08:11 pm; After this, Amavasya begins.
**Yoga:** Indra – till 10:38 am; After this the start of legalization.
**Karan:** Vishti – By 09:25 am.
**Karan:** Shakuni – Till 08:11 pm. **Position of Sun and Moon**
**Sunrise Time:** 05:55 am
**Sunset Time:** 06:47 PM
**Moonrise time:** 05:30 am (on 17th April)
**Moonset time:** 05:39 pm
**Today’s fast and festival:** Monthly Shivratri
**Today’s auspicious time – April 16, 2026:**
**Abhijeet Muhurta:** 11:55 am to 12:47 pm
**Amrit Kaal:** 09:27 am to 10:58 am
**Brahma Muhurta:** 04:27 am to 05:11 am
**Today’s inauspicious time – April 16, 2026:** Rahu period: 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm; Gulika Kaal: 09:00 am to 10:30 am; Yamgand: 06:00 am to 07:30 am. today’s constellation
Today, Moon God will be situated in Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra.
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra: Till 01:59 pm
Nakshatra Lord: Shani Dev
Rashi Lord: Jupiter Dev
Presiding Deity: Ahirbudhnya (Serpent God of Deep Water)
Symbol: A coffin/coffin
General Characteristics: Calm, solitude-loving, helpful, kind, nature-loving, spiritual, mysterious and hard-working.
Today’s Remedy: Today, offer *Belpatra* (Bilva Patra) to Lord Shiva and light a *Ghee* lamp. Donating *Chana Dal* (Bengal Gram) on Thursday brings auspiciousness and harmony in the smooth flow of life.