The Sankalpam (ritual declaration) and Panchangam (Hindu almanac) for Tuesday, 16 June 2026, with panchanga timings referenced to Hyderabad. A Sankalpam is the intent recited before Sandhyavandanam and other pujas, stating the time and place of the rite.

Note: the sankalpam below is a nishkama (desireless) form learned from elders and gurus. Adapt the place-name and method to your own location and the tradition taught by your guru. Panchanga timings are computed for Hyderabad and may shift slightly by location.

Sandhyavandanam Sankalpam (romanised)

Shubhabhyudayartham cha, shubhe shobhane muhurte, Sri Mahavishnu-rajnaya pravartamanasya adya Brahmanah dvitiya parardhe, shveta varaha kalpe, vaivasvata manvantare, kaliyuge prathama pade, jambudvipe, bharatavarshe, bharatakhande, meroh dakshina digbhage, srishailasya vayavya digbhage (for Hyderabad), ganga-kaveryor-madhya pradeshe, sri-lakshmi nivasa gruhe, samasta devata harihara guru go brahmana charana sannidhau, asmin vartamana vyavaharika chandramanena Sri Parabhava nama samvatsare, uttarayane, greeshma ritau, nija jyeshtha mase, shukla pakshe, dvitiyayam, bhauma vasare (Tuesday)… mama upatta durita kshaya dvara Sri Parameshwara muddishya Sri Parameshwara prityartham pratah / madhyahnika / sayam sandhyam upasishye.

Panchangam details (16 June 2026, Tuesday)

  • Sunrise: 5:42 AM — Sunset: 6:52 PM
  • Samvatsara: Sri Parabhava · Ayana: Uttarayana · Ritu: Greeshma (summer)
  • Masa: Nija Jyeshtha · Paksha: Shukla Paksha
  • Tithi: Dwitiya — until 12:52 AM (Jun 17); then Tritiya
  • Nakshatra: Ardra — until 4:12 PM; then Punarvasu
  • Yoga: Vriddhi — until 12:35 AM (Jun 17); then Dhruva
  • Karana: Balava until 2:39 PM, then Kaulava until 12:52 AM (Jun 17)
  • Varjyam (avoid): 2:54–4:20 AM; again 11:12–11:55 PM
  • Durmuhurtam: 8:20–9:13 AM
  • Amrita Kalam (auspicious): 7:25–8:50 AM
  • Rahu Kalam: 3:34–5:13 PM
  • Yamaganda Kalam: 9:00–10:38 AM
  • Gulika Kalam: 12:17–1:56 PM
  • Eras: Salivahana Shaka 1948 · Vikrama 2083 · Kali 5127 · CE 2026-27

As it is Tuesday (ruled by Mangala), note the Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda and Gulika periods, and begin auspicious activities during a chosen shubha muhurtam.

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Also read: what a panchang is, tithis explained and Rahu kalam explained.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Rahu Kalam on 16 June 2026?

Rahu Kalam on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 is 3:34–5:13 PM for Hyderabad. Yamaganda Kalam is 9:00–10:38 AM and Gulika Kalam is 12:17–1:56 PM.

Which tithi and nakshatra fall on 16 June 2026?

The tithi is Shukla Paksha Dwitiya until 12:52 AM on Jun 17, then Tritiya. The nakshatra is Ardra until 4:12 PM, then Punarvasu.

What are the sunrise and sunset times on 16 June 2026 in Hyderabad?

Sunrise is at 5:42 AM and sunset at 6:52 PM. Panchanga timings are computed for Hyderabad and may shift slightly in other locations.

What is a Sankalpam and when is it recited?

A Sankalpam is the ritual declaration of intent recited before Sandhyavandanam and other pujas. It states the time and place of the rite.

What are Varjyam and Durmuhurtam on 16 June 2026?

Varjyam, the period to avoid, is 2:54–4:20 AM and again 11:12–11:55 PM. Durmuhurtam is 8:20–9:13 AM, while Amrita Kalam, the auspicious window, is 7:25–8:50 AM.

Can the Sankalpam be adapted to my own location?

Yes. The sankalpam given is a nishkama (desireless) form, and the place-name and method should be adapted to your location and the tradition taught by your guru.