Ayodhya Panchang for Friday, 16 October 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. All times are IST (UTC+05:30) for 26.7922° N, 82.1998° E.
Ayodhya Panchang at a glance
- In Ayodhya on 16 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Shashthi until 5:54 AM on 17 Oct, then Shukla Saptami until 8:28 AM on 18 Oct (IST).
- The nakshatra in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026 is Jyeshtha until 6:47 AM, then Mula until 9:47 AM on 17 Oct (IST).
- The yoga in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026 is Shobhana until 10:05 PM, then Atiganda until 11:02 PM on 17 Oct (IST).
- The karana in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026 is Kaulava until 4:38 PM, then Taitila until 5:54 AM on 17 Oct, then Gara until 7:12 PM on 17 Oct (IST).
- Sunrise in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026 is at 6:01 AM and sunset is at 5:32 PM (IST).
- In Ayodhya on 16 October 2026, moonrise is at 11:08 AM and moonset is at 9:25 PM (IST).
- Rahu Kaal in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026 is from 10:20 AM to 11:46 AM (IST).
- Yamaganda in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026 is from 2:39 PM to 4:05 PM (IST).
- Gulika Kaal in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026 is from 7:27 AM to 8:53 AM (IST).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026 is from 11:23 AM to 12:09 PM (IST).
- Panchak is not in effect in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026.
- The Moon in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026 is in Vrishchika (Scorpio) until 6:47 AM, then Dhanu (Sagittarius) until 7:33 PM on 18 Oct (IST).
- The lunar month is Ashwin (Amanta) and Ashwin (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Friday |
| Tithi | Shukla Shashthi until Shukla Saptami until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha until Mula until |
| Yoga | Shobhana until Atiganda until |
| Karana | Kaulava until Taitila until Gara until |
| Moon sign | Vrishchika (Scorpio) until Dhanu (Sagittarius) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Kanya (Virgo) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 11 h 31 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 12 h 29 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Ayodhya
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
No tithi-based vrat from our list falls on 16 October 2026 in Ayodhya.
Texts for this day
- Lakshmi Aarti: Jai Lakshmi Mata Editorial link: Friday is customarily dedicated to Lakshmi.
Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.
Hindu calendar
| Lunar month (Amanta) | Ashwin |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Ashwin |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026?
- In Ayodhya on 16 October 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Shashthi until 5:54 AM on 17 Oct, then Shukla Saptami until 8:28 AM on 18 Oct (IST).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026 is from 10:20 AM to 11:46 AM (IST). Rahu Kaal is one of the eight equal parts of daytime between sunrise and sunset; which part it is depends on the weekday.
- What is the nakshatra in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026?
- The nakshatra in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026 is Jyeshtha until 6:47 AM, then Mula until 9:47 AM on 17 Oct (IST).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026 is from 11:23 AM to 12:09 PM (IST). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 7:27 AM–8:53 AM, Amrit 8:53 AM–10:20 AM, Shubh 11:46 AM–1:13 PM (IST).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026?
- Sunrise in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026 is at 6:01 AM and sunset is at 5:32 PM (IST).
- Is there Panchak in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Ayodhya on 16 October 2026.
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How this is calculated
Vedic Drishti calculates this Panchang with Swiss Ephemeris 2.10.03 and the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa for Ayodhya at 26.7922° N, 82.1998° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are IST (UTC+05:30) with seconds dropped. Methodology