Today Panchang: Shani Jayanti and Vat Savitri festival will be celebrated on Saturday, May 16. Both these fasts are very special. On this day the Moon will also change its zodiac sign. Know every detail related to the almanac of this day…
Today's auspicious time: On Saturday, May 16, Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month will remain for the whole day. On this day, women will observe Vat Savitri fast, while the festival of Shani Jayanti will also be celebrated on this day. Moon will change its zodiac sign on Saturday. On this day, there will be four auspicious and inauspicious yogas named Saubhagya, Shobhan, Dhwanksha and Dhwaja throughout the day. Know further the complete details of the almanac of May 15…
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Position of planets on 16th May 2026
On Saturday, the Moon will move out of Aries and enter Taurus, where the Sun is already positioned. Talking about other planets, on this day Mars and Mercury will be in Aries, Venus and Jupiter will be in Gemini, Rahu in Aquarius, Ketu in Leo and Saturn in Pisces.
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Which direction not to travel on Saturday? (16 May 2026 Disha Shul)
According to Disha Shool, traveling in the east direction on Saturday can be harmful for you. If you have to travel to the east for some special work, then leave home after eating ginger, urad or sesame seeds. This may reduce your problems.
Rahukaal 16 May 2026 Timing
On Saturday, May 16, Rahukaal will start at 09:06 am and will last till 10:44 am. During Rahukaal, one should avoid doing any auspicious work nor should one undertake any journey.
16 May 2026 Panchang Details
Vikram Samvat- 2083
month-jyeshtha
Side- Krishna
Day- Saturday
Season- Summer
Nakshatra- Bharani and Krittika
Karan- Chatushpada and Naag
Sunrise - 5:49 AM
Sunset - 6:57 PM
Moonrise - May 16 4:52 AM
Moonset - May 16 6:42 PM
Auspicious time of 16th May 2026
07:27 am to 09:06 am
11:56 to 12:49 pm
12:23 pm to 02:01 pm
03:40 pm to 05:18 pm
Inauspicious time of 16th May 2026 (Do not do any auspicious work during this period)
Yama Gand – 2:01 PM – 3:40 PM
Kulik – 5:49 AM – 7:27 AM
Durmuhurta – 07:34 AM – 08:26 AM
Varjyam – 04:44 AM – 06:09 AM and 04:01 AM – 05:25 AM
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