Dhanbad Panchang for Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India. All times are IST (UTC+05:30) for 23.7957° N, 86.4304° E.
Dhanbad Panchang at a glance
- In Dhanbad on 16 September 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Panchami until 8:59 AM, then Shukla Shashthi until 10:48 AM on 17 Sep (IST).
- The nakshatra in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026 is Vishakha until 5:22 PM, then Anuradha until 7:53 PM on 17 Sep (IST).
- The yoga in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026 is Vaidhriti until 12:22 PM, then Vishkumbha until 12:49 PM on 17 Sep (IST).
- The karana in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026 is Balava until 8:59 AM, then Kaulava until 9:50 PM, then Taitila until 10:48 AM on 17 Sep (IST).
- Sunrise in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026 is at 5:30 AM and sunset is at 5:47 PM (IST).
- In Dhanbad on 16 September 2026, moonrise is at 10:09 AM and moonset is at 8:57 PM (IST).
- Rahu Kaal in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026 is from 11:39 AM to 1:11 PM (IST).
- Yamaganda in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026 is from 7:02 AM to 8:34 AM (IST).
- Gulika Kaal in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026 is from 10:07 AM to 11:39 AM (IST).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026 is from 11:14 AM to 12:03 PM (IST). It is traditionally not used on Wednesdays.
- Panchak is not in effect in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026.
- The Moon in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026 is in Tula (Libra) until 10:49 AM, then Vrishchika (Scorpio) until 9:31 PM on 18 Sep (IST).
- The lunar month is Bhadrapada (Amanta) and Bhadrapada (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Wednesday |
| Tithi | Shukla Panchami until Shukla Shashthi until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Vishakha until Anuradha until |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti until Vishkumbha until |
| Karana | Balava until Kaulava until Taitila until |
| Moon sign | Tula (Libra) until Vrishchika (Scorpio) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Simha (Leo) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 12 h 16 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 11 h 44 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Dhanbad
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
No tithi-based vrat from our list falls on 16 September 2026 in Dhanbad.
Texts for this day
- Ganesh Aarti: Ganpati Ki Seva Mangal Meva Editorial link: Wednesday is customarily dedicated to Ganesha.
Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.
Hindu calendar
| Lunar month (Amanta) | Bhadrapada |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Bhadrapada |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026?
- In Dhanbad on 16 September 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Panchami until 8:59 AM, then Shukla Shashthi until 10:48 AM on 17 Sep (IST).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026 is from 11:39 AM to 1:11 PM (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 Dhanbad on 16 September 2026?
- The nakshatra in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026 is Vishakha until 5:22 PM, then Anuradha until 7:53 PM on 17 Sep (IST).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026 is from 11:14 AM to 12:03 PM (IST). It is traditionally not used on Wednesdays. Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 5:30 AM–7:02 AM, Amrit 7:02 AM–8:34 AM, Shubh 10:07 AM–11:39 AM, Labh 4:15 PM–5:47 PM (IST).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026?
- Sunrise in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026 is at 5:30 AM and sunset is at 5:47 PM (IST).
- Is there Panchak in Dhanbad on 16 September 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Dhanbad on 16 September 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 Dhanbad at 23.7957° N, 86.4304° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are IST (UTC+05:30) with seconds dropped. Methodology