16 December 2026 (Wednesday) – Telugu Panchangam, Tithi and Festivals
16 December 2026 falls on a Wednesday, day 350 of the year. In the Telugu panchangam (computed for Hyderabad, IST; the same dates hold across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) it is Sukla Saptami up to 10:46 PM, then Sukla Ashtami, in Margashira masa of Parabhava samvatsara (Dakshinayana, Hemanta ritu). The nakshatra is Shatabhisha up to 2:02 PM; the Moon is in Kumbha rasi and the Sun in Vrischika. Sunrise is at 6:38 AM and sunset at 5:44 PM; rahu kalam 12:11 PM – 1:34 PM, yamagandam 8:01 AM – 9:25 AM. Observances on this date: Dhanurmasam begins, Dhanus Sankramanam. The table further down shows the same calendar date in the main Telugu cities abroad on their own sunrise, where the tithi at sunrise can differ from India. Open a city for its full panchangam with yoga, karana, durmuhurtam, varjyam, amrita kalam, horas and tarabalam.
Panchangam 16 December 2026 – India (Hyderabad, IST)
| Tithi | Sukla Saptami – up to 10:46 PM Sukla Ashtami (next day) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha – up to 2:02 PM Purva Bhadrapada (next day) |
| Yoga | Vajra – up to 1:46 PM Siddhi (next day) |
| Karana | Garaja – up to 10:08 AM Vanija – up to 10:46 PM Vishti (next day) |
| Moon sign (Chandra rasi) | Kumbha |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:48 AM – 12:11 PM |
| Durmuhurtam | 11:49 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Varjyam | 8:50 PM – 10:32 PM (Purva Bhadrapada) |
| Abhijit Muhurtam | 11:49 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Amrita Kalam | 6:11 AM – 7:56 AM (Shatabhisha) |
| Brahma Muhurtam | 4:55 AM – 5:46 AM |
Times are for Hyderabad; Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati differ by a few minutes – open the city page for exact values.
16 December 2026 in the main Telugu cities
| Cities | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise | Rahu Kalam | Festivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Sukla Saptami (up to 10:46 PM) | Shatabhisha (up to 2:02 PM) | 6:38 AM | 12:11 PM – 1:34 PM | Dhanurmasam begins |
| Vijayawada | Sukla Saptami (up to 10:46 PM) | Shatabhisha (up to 2:02 PM) | 6:28 AM | 12:02 PM – 1:26 PM | Dhanurmasam begins |
| Visakhapatnam | Sukla Saptami (up to 10:46 PM) | Shatabhisha (up to 2:02 PM) | 6:20 AM | 11:52 AM – 1:15 PM | Dhanurmasam begins |
| Tirupati | Sukla Saptami (up to 10:46 PM) | Shatabhisha (up to 2:02 PM) | 6:27 AM | 12:07 PM – 1:32 PM | Dhanurmasam begins |
| Bengaluru | Sukla Saptami (up to 10:46 PM) | Shatabhisha (up to 2:02 PM) | 6:34 AM | 12:15 PM – 1:40 PM | Dhanurmasam begins |
| Chennai | Sukla Saptami (up to 10:46 PM) | Shatabhisha (up to 2:02 PM) | 6:23 AM | 12:04 PM – 1:29 PM | Dhanurmasam begins |
| Mumbai | Sukla Saptami (up to 10:46 PM) | Shatabhisha (up to 2:02 PM) | 7:04 AM | 12:33 PM – 1:56 PM | Dhanurmasam begins |
| Delhi | Sukla Saptami (up to 10:46 PM) | Shatabhisha (up to 2:02 PM) | 7:06 AM | 12:16 PM – 1:34 PM | Dhanurmasam begins |
| Los Angeles | Sukla Saptami (up to 9:16 AM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 2:00 AM (17 Dec)) | 6:51 AM | 11:48 AM – 1:02 PM | — |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Sukla Saptami (up to 9:16 AM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 2:00 AM (17 Dec)) | 7:18 AM | 12:05 PM – 1:17 PM | — |
| Chicago | Sukla Saptami (up to 11:16 AM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 4:00 AM (17 Dec)) | 7:11 AM | 11:46 AM – 12:54 PM | — |
| Dallas | Sukla Saptami (up to 11:16 AM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 4:00 AM (17 Dec)) | 7:22 AM | 12:22 PM – 1:37 PM | — |
| New York | Sukla Saptami (up to 12:16 PM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 5:00 AM (17 Dec)) | 7:13 AM | 11:51 AM – 1:01 PM | — |
| Atlanta | Sukla Saptami (up to 12:16 PM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 5:00 AM (17 Dec)) | 7:35 AM | 12:33 PM – 1:47 PM | — |
| London | Sukla Saptami (up to 5:16 PM) | Shatabhisha (up to 8:32 AM) | 8:00 AM | 11:56 AM – 12:54 PM | Dhanurmasam begins |
| Sydney | Sukla Saptami (up to 4:16 AM (17 Dec)) | Shatabhisha (up to 7:32 PM) | 5:38 AM | 12:50 PM – 2:38 PM | Dhanurmasam begins |
| Dubai | Sukla Saptami (up to 9:16 PM) | Shatabhisha (up to 12:32 PM) | 6:57 AM | 12:14 PM – 1:33 PM | Dhanurmasam begins |
| Singapore | Sukla Saptami (up to 1:16 AM (17 Dec)) | Shatabhisha (up to 4:32 PM) | 6:58 AM | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Dhanurmasam begins |
| Houston | Sukla Saptami (up to 11:16 AM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 4:00 AM (17 Dec)) | 7:09 AM | 12:17 PM – 1:34 PM | — |
| Edison | Sukla Saptami (up to 12:16 PM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 5:00 AM (17 Dec)) | 7:14 AM | 11:53 AM – 1:02 PM | — |
| San Jose | Sukla Saptami (up to 9:16 AM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 2:00 AM (17 Dec)) | 7:15 AM | 12:03 PM – 1:15 PM | — |
| Seattle | Sukla Saptami (up to 9:16 AM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 2:00 AM (17 Dec)) | 7:51 AM | 12:05 PM – 1:08 PM | — |
| Toronto | Sukla Saptami (up to 12:16 PM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 5:00 AM (17 Dec)) | 7:44 AM | 12:13 PM – 1:20 PM | — |
| Melbourne | Sukla Saptami (up to 4:16 AM (17 Dec)) | Shatabhisha (up to 7:32 PM) | 5:52 AM | 1:15 PM – 3:06 PM | Dhanurmasam begins |
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FAQ
What day is 16 December 2026?
16 December 2026 is a Wednesday. In the Telugu calendar it is Sukla Saptami of Margashira masa, Parabhava samvatsara.
What is the tithi on 16 December 2026?
Sukla Saptami up to 10:46 PM, then Sukla Ashtami (IST, Hyderabad sunrise 6:38 AM). The tithi at sunrise names the day.
Is there a festival on 16 December 2026?
Dhanurmasam begins, Dhanus Sankramanam.
What is rahu kalam on 16 December 2026?
In Hyderabad rahu kalam is 12:11 PM – 1:34 PM, yamagandam 8:01 AM – 9:25 AM, gulika 10:48 AM – 12:11 PM; other cities are in the table.