✓ Astronomical calculations for New Delhi · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in New Delhi on Monday, March 16, 2026
Sunrise
6:30 AM
Sunset
6:29 PM
Moonrise
4:47 AM
Moonset
3:53 PM
Panchang Today in New Delhi
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dwadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 9:42 AM
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Taitila
till 9:42 AM
Garaja
till 9:38 PM
Vanija
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shiva
till 9:37 AM
Siddha
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 5:56 AMShravana Nakshatra on Monday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
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Dwipushkar Yoga
⏰ From 5:56 AM onwardsDhanishta Nakshatra on Monday
Actions performed now bear fruit twice. Auspicious for positive deeds; avoid inauspicious activities.
Muhurat Today in New Delhi
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Rahu Kaal
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:06 PM - 12:54 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:54 AM - 5:42 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:17 PM - 6:41 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
1:59 PM - 3:29 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:54 PM - 1:41 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
3:17 PM - 4:05 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
10:01 – 11:38
Dhanishta Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
New Delhi
28.6139, 77.209 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 59m
🌘Moon Phase:Krishna Kshaya Chandra (Waning Crescent)
- Winter mornings can be fog‑prone; visibility improves mid‑morning on clear days.
- Pre‑monsoon dust and hot 'loo' winds raise afternoon heat in May–June.
- Largest seasonal daylight swing among major metros; plan dawn/dusk tasks by month.
Cultural Heritage
- Akshardham, Jhandewalan, and Kalkaji temples are key Hindu landmarks.
- Navratri garba/dandiya, Ramlila grounds, and Dussehra effigy burnings fill the season.
- Diwali lights NCR; Chhath Puja ghats along the Yamuna draw large gatherings.