Almanac for March 16, 2026: March 16, Monday. Shaka Samvat: 25 Falgun (Solar) 1947. Punjab Panchang: 03 Chaitra month entries 2082. Islamic calendar: 26 Ramadan, 1447. Vikram Samvat: Chaitra Krishna Dwadashi Tithi (lunar day) will last till 9:41 am, after which Trayodashi Tithi will begin. Karan: Taitil. The Moon will remain in Capricorn till 6:14 pm, after which it will enter Aquarius. The Sun is in its northern motion (Uttarayan). The Sun is in the southern hemisphere (Dakshina Gol). Season: Spring. Rahu Kaal (inauspicious period) will be from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. Panchak will start at 6:14 pm. Som Pradosh fast.
Today is Som Pradosh fast
Today is indeed a very special day. Since Pradosh Vrat is being observed today and it is falling on Monday, it is specifically called Som Pradosh Vrat (Pradosh Vrat of Monday). This fast is completely dedicated to Lord Shiva. Furthermore, the day of Monday itself is deeply associated with Lord Shiva. As a result, the puja performed during Som Pradosh Vrat is considered to be even more spiritually fruitful. It is believed that if a person worships and observes a fast on this day with true heart, Lord Shiva will definitely fulfill his wishes. Today is considered extremely auspicious and holy, because along with Shiva Yoga, Siddha Yoga and Shukraditya Yoga, Lakshmi Narayan Yoga is also being formed.
Auspicious time for worship of Som Pradosh fast
According to today’s Panchang, Krishna Trayodashi Tithi (13th lunar day of Krishna Paksha) falling in Chaitra month is starting today, March 16. It will start at 9:40 am. This date will end on March 17 at 9:23 am. Pradosh Vrat puja will be held this evening. The auspicious time for this ritual is from 6:48 pm to 9:12 pm. Almanac
Date: Dwadashi – till 09:40 am
Nakshatra: Dhanishtha – till 06:22 AM, March 17
Yoga: Shiva- till 09:37 AM
Taitila- till 09:40 am
Gaara- till 09:37 pm
Day(s): Monday
Side: Krishna Paksha
Moon sign (Chandra Rashi): Capricorn- till 06:14 pm
Dhanishtha- till 12:06 pm
Sun Sign (Sun Sign): Pisces
Surya Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada
Know the auspicious and inauspicious time of Monday
Today’s auspicious time (Muhurat)
Brahma Muhurta: 04:54 AM to 05:42 AM
Morning Evening: 05:18 AM to 06:30 AM
Abhijeet Muhurta: 12:06 pm to 12:54 pm
Vijay Muhurta: 02:30 pm to 03:18 pm
Twilight Muhurta: 06:27 PM to 06:52 PM
Evening Evening: 06:30 PM to 07:42 PM
Amrit Kaal: 07:47 PM to 09:24 PM
Nishita Muhurta: 12:05 am (17 March) to 12:53 am (17 March)
Today’s inauspicious time
Rahu Kaal: 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM
Yamgand: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Adal Yoga: 06:22 am (17 March) to 06:29 am (17 March)
Vidal Yoga: 06:30 am to 06:22 am (17 March)
Gulik Kaal: 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM
Durmuhurta: 12:54 pm to 01:42 pm; 03:18 PM to 04:06 PM
Prohibited: 10:00 AM to 11:38 AM
Baan Death: 17th March till 01:18 AM
Panchak: 06:14 PM to 06:29 AM on March 17
Agni: From 01:18 AM till the end of the night on March 17
sunrise and sunset time
Sunrise: 06:30 AM
Sunset: 06:30 PM
time of moonrise and moonset
Moonrise: 05:25 AM on March 17
Moonset: 03:49 PM
Choghadiya Muhurta of the day
Amrit (Amrit) – Best: 06:30 AM to 08:00 AM
Kaal (Time/Harm) – Harmful: 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM (Kaal Vela)
शुभ (शुभ) – Good: 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Disease (Disease) – Inauspicious: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Anxiety – Unfavorable: 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM
Variable – General: 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM
लाभ (बल्भ) – Pragati: 03:30 PM to 05:00 PM (Vaar Vela)
Amrit (nectar) – Best: 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM
Choghadiya Muhurat of night
Variable – General: 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Disease (Disease) – Inauspicious: 08:00 PM to 09:30 PM
Period (Time/Damage) – Harmful: 09:30 PM to 10:59 PM
Gain – Progress: 10:59 PM to 12:29 AM, March 17 (Black Night)
Agitation – Inauspicious: 12:29 AM to 01:59 AM, March 17
Auspicious – Excellent: 01:59 AM to 03:29 AM, March 17
Nectar – Best: 03:29 AM to 04:59 AM, March 17
Variable (Mobile) – Normal: 04:59 AM to 06:29 AM, March 17