Panchangam – Chicago, Monday 16 February 2026
Monday 16 February 2026 in Chicago is Bahula Amavasya of Magha masa, Vishvavasu samvatsara (Uttarayana, Sisira ritu). Sunrise 6:44 AM, sunset 5:24 PM. The tithi at sunrise, Amavasya, ends at 6:01 AM (17 Feb) and Padyami follows. Nakshatra Shravana ends at 9:17 AM, then Dhanishta. Rahu kalam 8:04 AM – 9:24 AM, Yamagandam 10:44 AM – 12:04 PM. Festivals and observances: Magha Amavasya.
Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana
| Tithi | Bahula Amavasya – up to 6:01 AM (17 Feb) Sukla Padyami (next day) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana – up to 9:17 AM Dhanishta (next day) |
| Yoga | Variyan – up to 2:20 PM Parigha (next day) |
| Karana | Chatushpada – up to 6:06 PM Naga – up to 6:01 AM (17 Feb) Kimstughna (next day) |
| Moon sign (Chandra rasi) | Makara (up to 9:35 PM) → Kumbha |
Inauspicious times
| Rahu Kalam | 8:04 AM – 9:24 AM |
|---|---|
| Yamagandam | 10:44 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Gulika Kalam | 1:24 PM – 2:44 PM |
| Durmuhurtam | 12:26 PM – 1:08 PM, 2:34 PM – 3:16 PM |
| Varjyam | 1:22 PM – 3:00 PM (Dhanishta) |
Auspicious times
| Abhijit Muhurtam | 11:43 AM – 12:26 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrita Kalam | 11:10 PM – 12:47 AM (17 Feb) (Dhanishta) |
| Brahma Muhurtam | 4:57 AM – 5:51 AM |
Tarabalam and Chandrabalam
- While the nakshatra is Shravana (until 9:17 AM): favourable tarabalam for Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada.
- While the nakshatra is Dhanishta (from 9:17 AM): favourable tarabalam for Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati.
- Moon in Makara (until 9:35 PM): favourable chandrabalam for Mesha, Karkataka, Simha, Vrischika, Makara, Meena; ashtama chandra (8th) for Mithuna rasi.
- Moon in Kumbha (from 9:35 PM): favourable chandrabalam for Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanus, Kumbha; ashtama chandra (8th) for Karkataka rasi.
Horas
| Day (from sunrise) | Night (from sunset) |
|---|---|
| Moon (Chandra) hora 6:44 AM | Venus (Shukra) hora 5:24 PM |
| Saturn (Shani) hora 7:38 AM | Mercury (Budha) hora 6:31 PM |
| Jupiter (Guru) hora 8:31 AM | Moon (Chandra) hora 7:38 PM |
| Mars (Kuja) hora 9:24 AM | Saturn (Shani) hora 8:44 PM |
| Sun (Surya) hora 10:18 AM | Jupiter (Guru) hora 9:51 PM |
| Venus (Shukra) hora 11:11 AM | Mars (Kuja) hora 10:57 PM |
| Mercury (Budha) hora 12:04 PM | Sun (Surya) hora 12:04 AM (17 Feb) |
| Moon (Chandra) hora 12:58 PM | Venus (Shukra) hora 1:10 AM (17 Feb) |
| Saturn (Shani) hora 1:51 PM | Mercury (Budha) hora 2:17 AM (17 Feb) |
| Jupiter (Guru) hora 2:44 PM | Moon (Chandra) hora 3:23 AM (17 Feb) |
| Mars (Kuja) hora 3:38 PM | Saturn (Shani) hora 4:30 AM (17 Feb) |
| Sun (Surya) hora 4:31 PM | Jupiter (Guru) hora 5:36 AM (17 Feb) |
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