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Panchang in Colombo for Wednesday, 16 December 2026
Shaka 1948 · Vikram Samvat 2083 · Margashirsha (Amanta and Purnimanta) · Shukla Paksha · Saptami · Wednesday
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Dhanu Sankranti
Quick answer
Dhanu Sankranti · Wednesday: Shukla Saptami until 10:46 PM, then Shukla Ashtami. Nakshatra: Shatabhisha.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Saptami until
- Rahu Kalam 12:06 PM – 1:34 PM
- Abhijit Muhurta 11:43 AM – 12:30 PM
Panchang at a glance
Tithi
Shukla Saptami until
Shukla Ashtami until
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha until
Purva Bhadrapada until
Yoga
Vajra until
Siddhi until
Karana
Garaja until
Vanija until
Vishti (Bhadra) until
Vara (weekday)
Wednesday
Mercury (Budha)
Hindu calendar details
| Amanta | Margashirsha |
|---|---|
| Purnimanta | Margashirsha |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Vikram Samvat (Gujarati) | 2083 |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava |
| Ayana | Dakshinayana |
| Ritu (season) | Hemanta |
| Solar month | Vrishchika |
| Moon sign | Kumbha (until 9:13 AM, 17 Dec) |
| Chandrabalam (good for Moon signs) | Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Kumbha |
| Chandrashtama (Moon in 8th) | Karka |
| Tarabalam (good for birth stars) | Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada (until 2:03 PM) Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati (until 3:31 PM, 17 Dec) For your natal Moon sign (rashi) or birth star (nakshatra); recomputed when the Moon changes sign or nakshatra. |
| Sun sign | Vrishchika → Dhanu |
| Lunar phase | 38.2% Illumination |
| Moonrise | 11:31 AM |
| Moonset | 11:41 PM |
Timings
| Brahma Muhurta | 4:36 AM – 5:25 AM |
|---|---|
| Pratah Sandhya | 5:01 AM – 6:14 AM |
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:43 AM – 12:30 PM Abhijit Muhurta is traditionally not used on Wednesdays. |
| Nishita Muhurta | 11:42 PM – 12:31 AM, 17 Dec |
| Rahu Kalam | 12:06 PM – 1:34 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 7:42 AM – 9:10 AM |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:38 AM – 12:06 PM |
| Bhadra (Vishti karana) | 10:46 PM – 6:15 AM, 17 Dec |
| Panchaka | 6:14 AM – 6:15 AM, 17 Dec |
| Ganda Mool | None today |
Times after midnight carry the next date.
Choghadiya
| Labh ✓ | 6:14 AM – 7:42 AM |
|---|---|
| Amrit ✓ | 7:42 AM – 9:10 AM |
| Kaal ✕ | 9:10 AM – 10:38 AM |
| Shubh ✓ | 10:38 AM – 12:06 PM |
| Rog ✕ | 12:06 PM – 1:34 PM |
| Udveg ✕ | 1:34 PM – 3:02 PM |
| Char • | 3:02 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Labh ✓ | 4:30 PM – 5:58 PM |
| Udveg ✕ | 5:58 PM – 7:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Shubh ✓ | 7:30 PM – 9:02 PM |
| Amrit ✓ | 9:02 PM – 10:34 PM |
| Char • | 10:34 PM – 12:06 AM, 17 Dec |
| Rog ✕ | 12:06 AM, 17 Dec – 1:38 AM, 17 Dec |
| Kaal ✕ | 1:38 AM, 17 Dec – 3:11 AM, 17 Dec |
| Labh ✓ | 3:11 AM, 17 Dec – 4:43 AM, 17 Dec |
| Udveg ✕ | 4:43 AM, 17 Dec – 6:15 AM, 17 Dec |
Hora
| Mercury (Budha) | 6:14 AM – 7:13 AM |
|---|---|
| Moon (Chandra) | 7:13 AM – 8:12 AM |
| Saturn (Shani) | 8:12 AM – 9:10 AM |
| Jupiter (Guru) | 9:10 AM – 10:09 AM |
| Mars (Mangala) | 10:09 AM – 11:07 AM |
| Sun (Surya) | 11:07 AM – 12:06 PM |
| Venus (Shukra) | 12:06 PM – 1:05 PM |
| Mercury (Budha) | 1:05 PM – 2:03 PM |
| Moon (Chandra) | 2:03 PM – 3:02 PM |
| Saturn (Shani) | 3:02 PM – 4:01 PM |
| Jupiter (Guru) | 4:01 PM – 4:59 PM |
| Mars (Mangala) | 4:59 PM – 5:58 PM |
| Sun (Surya) | 5:58 PM – 6:59 PM |
| Venus (Shukra) | 6:59 PM – 8:01 PM |
| Mercury (Budha) | 8:01 PM – 9:02 PM |
| Moon (Chandra) | 9:02 PM – 10:03 PM |
| Saturn (Shani) | 10:03 PM – 11:05 PM |
| Jupiter (Guru) | 11:05 PM – 12:06 AM, 17 Dec |
| Mars (Mangala) | 12:06 AM, 17 Dec – 1:08 AM, 17 Dec |
| Sun (Surya) | 1:08 AM, 17 Dec – 2:09 AM, 17 Dec |
| Venus (Shukra) | 2:09 AM, 17 Dec – 3:11 AM, 17 Dec |
| Mercury (Budha) | 3:11 AM, 17 Dec – 4:12 AM, 17 Dec |
| Moon (Chandra) | 4:12 AM, 17 Dec – 5:13 AM, 17 Dec |
| Saturn (Shani) | 5:13 AM, 17 Dec – 6:15 AM, 17 Dec |
Festivals, vrats and fasting today
- Dhanu Sankranti (10:25 AM)
- Margashirsha Masam · Day 7
Rashiphal today
Moon in Kumbha until 9:13 AM, 17 Dec
✓ Chandrabalam (good for Moon signs) · ⚠ Chandrashtama (Moon in 8th)
Coming up
- Sunday, 20 December 2026: Ekadashi
- Thursday, 24 December 2026: Purnima
Panchang for Wednesday, 16 December 2026: frequently asked questions
What is the tithi on Wednesday, 16 December 2026 in Colombo?
Shukla Saptami until 10:46 PM, then Shukla Ashtami. The month is Margashirsha (amanta) in Vikram Samvat 2083.
What time is Rahu Kalam on Wednesday, 16 December 2026 in Colombo?
Rahu Kalam is 12:06 PM – 1:34 PM. Yamaganda is 7:42 AM – 9:10 AM and Gulika Kalam 10:38 AM – 12:06 PM. Avoid starting new work in these periods.
What are the sunrise and sunset times on Wednesday, 16 December 2026 in Colombo?
Sunrise is at 6:14 AM and sunset at 5:58 PM (Asia/Colombo). Moonrise is 11:31 AM.
What is the Abhijit Muhurat on Wednesday, 16 December 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat is 11:43 AM – 12:30 PM, though by tradition it is not used on Wednesdays. Brahma Muhurta is 4:36 AM – 5:25 AM.
Which nakshatra is on Wednesday, 16 December 2026?
Shatabhisha until 2:03 PM, then Purva Bhadrapada. Yoga is Vajra and karana Garaja.
Which festivals and vrats fall on Wednesday, 16 December 2026?
Dhanu 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 Colombo (Asia/Colombo (+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 24.2363° · For vrat and festival dates, follow your family priest or temple.