16 November 2026 Panchang: Tithi, Nakshatra, Vaar
Direct Answer: 16 November 2026 is a Monday (Monday). Tithi: Shukla Saptami (16 Nov, 02:02 AM – 17 Nov, 04:20 AM). Nakshatra: Shravana. Abhijit Muhurat: 11:45 AM – 12:28 PM. Rahu Kaal: 08:05 – 09:26 AM.
Delhi NCR • Monday, November 16, 2026 Shukla Saptami
November 2026
Monday, November 16, 2026
Panchang for Delhi NCR • Shukla Saptami
Vishakha · Pada 3 (Sun in Virgo)
Chhath Puja (Surya Shashthi) (Usha Arghya / Parana)
The ancient 4-day Vedic festival dedicated to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya, with offerings of Arghya to setting and rising Sun.
Panchang Elements for This Day
Saptami
Shravana
Ganda
Garaja
Monday
Auspicious alignment for ceremonies based on classical Vedic rules
Avoid commencing auspicious new ventures during these periods
08:05 – 09:26 AM
12:06 – 01:26 PM
02:47 – 04:07 PM
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What Are the Five Elements of Panchang?
Panchanga literally means 'five limbs' (Pancha + Anga). In Vedic timekeeping, these five astronomical calculations determine the quality and energy of every moment.
1. Tithi
Lunar DayThe angular distance between the Sun and Moon (12° each). 30 tithis in a lunar month (15 Shukla + 15 Krishna).
2. Nakshatra
Lunar MansionThe 27 segments of the zodiac (13°20' each) that the Moon passes through along the ecliptic path.
3. Yoga
Solar-Lunar SumSum of longitudes of Sun and Moon divided into 27 equal parts (13°20' each), indicating overall cosmic harmony.
4. Karana
Half-TithiOne-half of a Tithi (6° separation). There are 11 Karanas (4 fixed and 7 repeating in cycles).
5. Vaara
Day of the WeekThe 7 solar days governed by planetary lords (Ravivara to Shanivara), measured from sunrise to next sunrise.