Sunrise and Basic Panchang

Sunrise on May 16, 2026 occurs at 5:31 AM IST. Sunset follows at 7:04 PM IST. Moonrise happens at 9:47 PM. The Tithi is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi. Nakshatra is Pushya for most of the day, changing to Ashlesha after 3 PM. The day is generally favourable except for Rahu Kaal.

Rahu Kaal Timing

Rahu Kaal runs from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM in most Indian cities. Avoid starting new ventures during this 90-minute window. Do not sign legal documents or make financial commitments. Travel, especially long journeys, should not begin during Rahu Kaal. However, activities like cleaning, repair work, and meditation are fine.

Amrit Kaal Periods

Two Amrit Kaal periods occur today. Morning Amrit Kaal runs from 6:15 AM to 7:45 AM. Evening Amrit Kaal runs from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Any important work started during these windows succeeds. Marriage proposals, job applications, and business launches work well. Property-related work should be done in the morning window.

Planetary Hora Guide

Sun Hora (5:31 AM to 6:31 AM): good for government work. Venus Hora (6:31 AM to 7:31 AM): best for relationships. Mercury Hora (7:31 AM to 8:31 AM): ideal for studies. Moon Hora (8:31 AM to 9:31 AM): favourable for travel. Saturn Hora (9:31 AM to 10:31 AM): avoid new starts.

Auspicious Activities Today

Vehicle purchase is favourable between 11 AM and 12:30 PM. Housewarming ceremonies succeed in the evening window. Starting a new job or business works best at 10 AM exactly. Educational courses begun today will complete successfully. Gold and silver purchases are lucky between 2 PM and 3 PM.

Activities to Avoid

Avoid hair cutting after 3 PM. Do not lend money during evening hours. Legal court matters should not be scheduled today. Surgical procedures are not recommended. Avoid arguments with elders between 1 PM and 2 PM. Do not start long distance travel after 6 PM.

Temple Visit Timings

The best time for temple visit is between 7 AM and 8 AM. Offering white flowers brings special blessings. Light a ghee lamp rather than an oil lamp today. Donate rice or sugar to the temple. The Cancer moon favours Goddess Durga worship. Shiva temples receive beneficial energy after 5 PM.

Evening Ritual for Prosperity

At sunset, light a diya with cow ghee. Place it at your home's main entrance. Chant the Mahamrityunjaya mantra 11 times. This ritual done today protects the household for the next six months. Keep the diya burning until at least 9 PM. The planetary alignment amplifies this ritual's effects tenfold.