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॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥

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Panchang for Saturday, 16 August 2025

Panchang for New Delhi · Asia/Kolkata (+05:30)

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Simha Sankranti

Quick answer

Simha Sankranti · Saturday: Krishna Ashtami until 9:35 PM, then Krishna Navami. Nakshatra: Bharani.

  • Sunrise
  • Sunset
  • Ashtami until
  • Rahu Kalam 9:08 AM – 10:47 AM
  • Abhijit Muhurta 11:59 AM – 12:52 PM

Panchang at a glance

Tithi

Krishna Ashtami until

Krishna Navami until

Nakshatra

Bharani until

Krittika until

Rohini until

Yoga

Vriddhi until

Dhruva until

Vyaghata until

Karana

Balava until

Kaulava until

Taitila until

Vara (weekday)

Saturday

Saturn (Shani)

Hindu calendar details

Hindu calendar details
AmantaShravana
PurnimantaBhadrapada
Shaka Samvat1947
Vikram Samvat2082
Vikram Samvat (Gujarati)2081
SamvatsaraVishvavasu
AyanaDakshinayana
Ritu (season)Varsha
Solar monthKarka
Moon signMesha (until 11:44 AM) → Vrishabha (until 2:40 PM, 18 Aug)
Chandrabalam (good for Moon signs)
Mesha, Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha (until 11:44 AM)
Vrishabha, Karka, Simha, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Meena (until 2:40 PM, 18 Aug)
Chandrashtama (Moon in 8th)
Kanya (until 11:44 AM)
Tula (until 2:40 PM, 18 Aug)
Tarabalam (good for birth stars)
Ashwini, Krittika, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada (until 6:06 AM)
Bharani, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati (until 4:39 AM, 17 Aug)
Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada (until 3:18 AM, 18 Aug)
For your natal Moon sign (rashi) or birth star (nakshatra); recomputed when the Moon changes sign or nakshatra.
Sun signKarka → Simha
Lunar phase52.5% Illumination
Moonrise11:37 PM
Moonset12:57 PM

Timings

✓ Good times
Brahma Muhurta4:24 AM – 5:08 AM
Pratah Sandhya4:46 AM – 5:51 AM
Abhijit Muhurta11:59 AM – 12:52 PM
Nishita Muhurta12:04 AM, 17 Aug – 12:47 AM, 17 Aug
✕ Times to avoid
Rahu Kalam9:08 AM – 10:47 AM
Yamaganda2:04 PM – 3:42 PM
Gulika Kalam5:51 AM – 7:30 AM
Bhadra (Vishti karana)None today
PanchakaNone today
Ganda MoolNone today

Times after midnight carry the next date.

Choghadiya

Kaal5:51 AMShubh7:30 AMRog9:08 AMUdveg10:47 AMChar12:25 PMLabh2:04 PMAmrit3:42 PMKaal5:21 PM
✓ • ✕ Choghadiya · Day
Day
Kaal ✕5:51 AM – 7:30 AM
Shubh ✓7:30 AM – 9:08 AM
Rog ✕9:08 AM – 10:47 AM
Udveg ✕10:47 AM – 12:25 PM
Char •12:25 PM – 2:04 PM
Labh ✓2:04 PM – 3:42 PM
Amrit ✓3:42 PM – 5:21 PM
Kaal ✕5:21 PM – 7:00 PM
Night
Labh ✓7:00 PM – 8:21 PM
Udveg ✕8:21 PM – 9:43 PM
Shubh ✓9:43 PM – 11:04 PM
Amrit ✓11:04 PM – 12:26 AM, 17 Aug
Char •12:26 AM, 17 Aug – 1:47 AM, 17 Aug
Rog ✕1:47 AM, 17 Aug – 3:09 AM, 17 Aug
Kaal ✕3:09 AM, 17 Aug – 4:30 AM, 17 Aug
Labh ✓4:30 AM, 17 Aug – 5:52 AM, 17 Aug
Hora
Saturn (Shani)5:51 AM – 6:57 AM
Jupiter (Guru)6:57 AM – 8:02 AM
Mars (Mangala)8:02 AM – 9:08 AM
Sun (Surya)9:08 AM – 10:14 AM
Venus (Shukra)10:14 AM – 11:20 AM
Mercury (Budha)11:20 AM – 12:25 PM
Moon (Chandra)12:25 PM – 1:31 PM
Saturn (Shani)1:31 PM – 2:37 PM
Jupiter (Guru)2:37 PM – 3:42 PM
Mars (Mangala)3:42 PM – 4:48 PM
Sun (Surya)4:48 PM – 5:54 PM
Venus (Shukra)5:54 PM – 7:00 PM
Mercury (Budha)7:00 PM – 7:54 PM
Moon (Chandra)7:54 PM – 8:48 PM
Saturn (Shani)8:48 PM – 9:43 PM
Jupiter (Guru)9:43 PM – 10:37 PM
Mars (Mangala)10:37 PM – 11:31 PM
Sun (Surya)11:31 PM – 12:26 AM, 17 Aug
Venus (Shukra)12:26 AM, 17 Aug – 1:20 AM, 17 Aug
Mercury (Budha)1:20 AM, 17 Aug – 2:14 AM, 17 Aug
Moon (Chandra)2:14 AM, 17 Aug – 3:09 AM, 17 Aug
Saturn (Shani)3:09 AM, 17 Aug – 4:03 AM, 17 Aug
Jupiter (Guru)4:03 AM, 17 Aug – 4:57 AM, 17 Aug
Mars (Mangala)4:57 AM, 17 Aug – 5:52 AM, 17 Aug

Festivals, vrats and fasting today

  • Simha Sankranti (1:53 AM, 17 Aug)

Rashiphal today

Moon in Mesha until 11:44 AM · Moon in Vrishabha until 2:40 PM, 18 Aug

✓ Chandrabalam (good for Moon signs) · ⚠ Chandrashtama (Moon in 8th) · markers are for sunrise; the Moon changes sign at 11:44 AM

Read the full rashiphal

Temples near New Delhi

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Panchang for Saturday, 16 August 2025: frequently asked questions

What is the tithi on Saturday, 16 August 2025 in New Delhi?

Krishna Ashtami until 9:35 PM, then Krishna Navami. The month is Shravana (amanta) in Vikram Samvat 2082.

What time is Rahu Kalam on Saturday, 16 August 2025 in New Delhi?

Rahu Kalam is 9:08 AM – 10:47 AM. Yamaganda is 2:04 PM – 3:42 PM and Gulika Kalam 5:51 AM – 7:30 AM. Avoid starting new work in these periods.

What are the sunrise and sunset times on Saturday, 16 August 2025 in New Delhi?

Sunrise is at 5:51 AM and sunset at 7:00 PM (Asia/Kolkata). Moonrise is 11:37 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat on Saturday, 16 August 2025?

Abhijit Muhurat is 11:59 AM – 12:52 PM. Brahma Muhurta is 4:24 AM – 5:08 AM.

Which nakshatra is on Saturday, 16 August 2025?

Bharani until 6:06 AM, then Krittika. Yoga is Vriddhi and karana Balava.

Which festivals and vrats fall on Saturday, 16 August 2025?

Simha Sankranti. Follow your family tradition and local temple for the exact observance.

॥ शुभम् भवतु ॥ May the day be auspicious for you.

Sources and methodology

Times are computed for New Delhi (Asia/Kolkata (+05:30)) by HinduTone's panchang engine (astronomy-engine@2.1.19; drik-ganita; Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) mean ayanamsa + IAU2000B nutation; Sun upper limb with standard refraction, sea level; geocentric Sun and Moon). Sunrise is when the upper edge of the Sun appears on a sea-level horizon, with standard refraction. Month names are given in both the Amanta and Purnimanta systems.

Festival dates come from HinduTone's curated calendar, cross-checked against published Drik Panchang calendars, and from the engine's tithi rules at local sunrise.

Computed · Reviewed by Sreekanth B · Editorial policy and corrections

Engine 0.1.0 · Lahiri 24.2161° · For vrat and festival dates, follow your family priest or temple.

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