Pune Panchang for Wednesday, 16 December 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Pune, Maharashtra, India (also known as Poona). All times are IST (UTC+05:30) for 18.5204° N, 73.8567° E.
Pune Panchang at a glance
- In Pune on 16 December 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Saptami until 10:46 PM, then Shukla Ashtami until 11:26 PM on 17 Dec (IST).
- The nakshatra in Pune on 16 December 2026 is Shatabhisha until 2:02 PM, then Purva Bhadrapada until 3:30 PM on 17 Dec (IST).
- The yoga in Pune on 16 December 2026 is Vajra until 1:46 PM, then Siddhi until 1:21 PM on 17 Dec (IST).
- The karana in Pune on 16 December 2026 is Gara until 10:08 AM, then Vanija until 10:46 PM, then Vishti (Bhadra) until 11:12 AM on 17 Dec (IST).
- Sunrise in Pune on 16 December 2026 is at 6:59 AM and sunset is at 6:00 PM (IST).
- In Pune on 16 December 2026, moonrise is at 11:57 AM and there is no moonset (IST).
- Rahu Kaal in Pune on 16 December 2026 is from 12:30 PM to 1:52 PM (IST).
- Yamaganda in Pune on 16 December 2026 is from 8:22 AM to 9:44 AM (IST).
- Gulika Kaal in Pune on 16 December 2026 is from 11:07 AM to 12:30 PM (IST).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Pune on 16 December 2026 is from 12:08 PM to 12:52 PM (IST). It is traditionally not used on Wednesdays.
- Panchak is in effect in Pune from 10:36 PM on 14 Dec to 3:58 PM on 19 Dec (IST).
- The Moon in Pune on 16 December 2026 is in Kumbha (Aquarius) until 9:13 AM on 17 Dec (IST).
- The lunar month is Margashirsha (Amanta) and Margashirsha (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Wednesday |
| Tithi | Shukla Saptami until Shukla Ashtami until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha until Purva Bhadrapada until |
| Yoga | Vajra until Siddhi until |
| Karana | Gara until Vanija until Vishti (Bhadra) until |
| Moon sign | Kumbha (Aquarius) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 11 h 2 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 12 h 59 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak |
Choghadiya in Pune
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
- Dhanu Sankranti at . The Sun enters a new sidereal sign during this Panchang day.
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) | Margashirsha |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Margashirsha |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Pune on 16 December 2026?
- In Pune on 16 December 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Saptami until 10:46 PM, then Shukla Ashtami until 11:26 PM on 17 Dec (IST).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Pune on 16 December 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Pune on 16 December 2026 is from 12:30 PM to 1:52 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 Pune on 16 December 2026?
- The nakshatra in Pune on 16 December 2026 is Shatabhisha until 2:02 PM, then Purva Bhadrapada until 3:30 PM on 17 Dec (IST).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Pune on 16 December 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Pune on 16 December 2026 is from 12:08 PM to 12:52 PM (IST). It is traditionally not used on Wednesdays. Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 6:59 AM–8:22 AM, Amrit 8:22 AM–9:44 AM, Shubh 11:07 AM–12:30 PM, Labh 4:38 PM–6:00 PM (IST).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Pune on 16 December 2026?
- Sunrise in Pune on 16 December 2026 is at 6:59 AM and sunset is at 6:00 PM (IST).
- Is there Panchak in Pune on 16 December 2026?
- Panchak is in effect in Pune from 10:36 PM on 14 Dec to 3:58 PM on 19 Dec (IST).
More Pune Panchang dates
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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 Pune at 18.5204° N, 73.8567° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are IST (UTC+05:30) with seconds dropped. Methodology