16 July 2026 (Thursday) – Telugu Panchangam, Tithi and Festivals
16 July 2026 falls on a Thursday, day 197 of the year. In the Telugu panchangam (computed for Hyderabad, IST; the same dates hold across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) it is Sukla Vidiya up to 8:53 AM, then Sukla Thadiya, in Ashadha masa of Parabhava samvatsara (Uttarayana, Grishma ritu). The nakshatra is Ashlesha up to 7:52 PM; the Moon is in Karkataka and Simha rasi and the Sun in Mithuna. Sunrise is at 5:50 AM and sunset at 6:53 PM; rahu kalam 2:00 PM – 3:38 PM, yamagandam 5:50 AM – 7:28 AM. Observances on this date: Dakshinayana begins, Jagannath Rath Yatra, Karkataka 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 (it does in Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Dallas). Open a city for its full panchangam with yoga, karana, durmuhurtam, varjyam, amrita kalam, horas and tarabalam.
Panchangam 16 July 2026 – India (Hyderabad, IST)
| Tithi | Sukla Vidiya – up to 8:53 AM Sukla Thadiya (next day) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha – up to 7:52 PM Magha (next day) |
| Yoga | Siddhi – up to 1:22 AM (17 Jul) Vyatipata (next day) |
| Karana | Kaulava – up to 8:53 AM Taitila – up to 7:36 PM Garaja (next day) |
| Moon sign (Chandra rasi) | Karkataka (up to 7:52 PM) → Simha |
| Gulika Kalam | 9:06 AM – 10:44 AM |
| Durmuhurtam | 10:11 AM – 11:03 AM, 3:24 PM – 4:17 PM |
| Varjyam | 9:33 AM – 11:02 AM (Ashlesha) |
| Abhijit Muhurtam | 11:55 AM – 12:48 PM |
| Amrita Kalam | 6:24 PM – 7:52 PM (Ashlesha) |
| Brahma Muhurtam | 4:22 AM – 5:06 AM |
Times are for Hyderabad; Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati differ by a few minutes – open the city page for exact values.
16 July 2026 in the main Telugu cities
| Cities | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise | Rahu Kalam | Festivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Sukla Vidiya (up to 8:53 AM) | Ashlesha (up to 7:52 PM) | 5:50 AM | 2:00 PM – 3:38 PM | Dakshinayana begins, Jagannath Rath Yatra |
| Vijayawada | Sukla Vidiya (up to 8:53 AM) | Ashlesha (up to 7:52 PM) | 5:43 AM | 1:51 PM – 3:28 PM | Dakshinayana begins, Jagannath Rath Yatra |
| Visakhapatnam | Sukla Vidiya (up to 8:53 AM) | Ashlesha (up to 7:52 PM) | 5:30 AM | 1:41 PM – 3:19 PM | Dakshinayana begins, Jagannath Rath Yatra |
| Tirupati | Sukla Vidiya (up to 8:53 AM) | Ashlesha (up to 7:52 PM) | 5:52 AM | 1:54 PM – 3:31 PM | Dakshinayana begins, Jagannath Rath Yatra |
| Bengaluru | Sukla Vidiya (up to 8:53 AM) | Ashlesha (up to 7:52 PM) | 6:01 AM | 2:01 PM – 3:37 PM | Dakshinayana begins, Jagannath Rath Yatra |
| Chennai | Sukla Vidiya (up to 8:53 AM) | Ashlesha (up to 7:52 PM) | 5:50 AM | 1:51 PM – 3:27 PM | Dakshinayana begins, Jagannath Rath Yatra |
| Mumbai | Sukla Vidiya (up to 8:53 AM) | Ashlesha (up to 7:52 PM) | 6:09 AM | 2:23 PM – 4:01 PM | Dakshinayana begins, Jagannath Rath Yatra |
| Delhi | Sukla Vidiya (up to 8:53 AM) | Ashlesha (up to 7:52 PM) | 5:33 AM | 2:10 PM – 3:53 PM | Dakshinayana begins, Jagannath Rath Yatra |
| Los Angeles | Sukla Thadiya (up to 5:58 PM) | Ashlesha (up to 7:22 AM) | 5:53 AM | 2:45 PM – 4:31 PM | Dakshinayana begins |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Sukla Thadiya (up to 5:58 PM) | Ashlesha (up to 7:22 AM) | 6:00 AM | 3:04 PM – 4:53 PM | Dakshinayana begins |
| Chicago | Sukla Thadiya (up to 7:58 PM) | Ashlesha (up to 9:22 AM) | 5:29 AM | 2:48 PM – 4:39 PM | Dakshinayana begins |
| Dallas | Sukla Thadiya (up to 7:58 PM) | Ashlesha (up to 9:22 AM) | 6:30 AM | 3:18 PM – 5:04 PM | Dakshinayana begins |
| New York | Sukla Thadiya (up to 8:58 PM) | Ashlesha (up to 10:22 AM) | 5:38 AM | 2:52 PM – 4:43 PM | Dakshinayana begins |
| Atlanta | Sukla Thadiya (up to 8:58 PM) | Ashlesha (up to 10:22 AM) | 6:38 AM | 3:29 PM – 5:15 PM | Dakshinayana begins |
| London | Sukla Thadiya (up to 1:58 AM (17 Jul)) | Ashlesha (up to 3:22 PM) | 5:02 AM | 3:07 PM – 5:08 PM | Dakshinayana begins |
| Sydney | Sukla Vidiya (up to 1:23 PM) | Ashlesha (up to 12:22 AM (17 Jul)) | 6:57 AM | 1:17 PM – 2:33 PM | Jagannath Rath Yatra |
| Dubai | Sukla Vidiya (up to 7:23 AM) | Ashlesha (up to 6:22 PM) | 5:38 AM | 2:06 PM – 3:48 PM | Dakshinayana begins, Jagannath Rath Yatra |
| Singapore | Sukla Vidiya (up to 11:23 AM) | Ashlesha (up to 10:22 PM) | 7:05 AM | 2:42 PM – 4:13 PM | Jagannath Rath Yatra |
| Houston | Sukla Thadiya (up to 7:58 PM) | Ashlesha (up to 9:22 AM) | 6:31 AM | 3:11 PM – 4:55 PM | Dakshinayana begins |
| Edison | Sukla Thadiya (up to 8:58 PM) | Ashlesha (up to 10:22 AM) | 5:40 AM | 2:54 PM – 4:44 PM | Dakshinayana begins |
| San Jose | Sukla Thadiya (up to 5:58 PM) | Ashlesha (up to 7:22 AM) | 5:59 AM | 3:01 PM – 4:50 PM | Dakshinayana begins |
| Seattle | Sukla Thadiya (up to 5:58 PM) | Ashlesha (up to 7:22 AM) | 5:28 AM | 3:11 PM – 5:08 PM | Dakshinayana begins |
| Toronto | Sukla Thadiya (up to 8:58 PM) | Ashlesha (up to 10:22 AM) | 5:50 AM | 3:16 PM – 5:09 PM | Dakshinayana begins |
| Melbourne | Sukla Vidiya (up to 1:23 PM) | Ashlesha (up to 12:22 AM (17 Jul)) | 7:32 AM | 1:39 PM – 2:53 PM | Jagannath Rath Yatra |
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FAQ
What day is 16 July 2026?
16 July 2026 is a Thursday. In the Telugu calendar it is Sukla Vidiya of Ashadha masa, Parabhava samvatsara.
What is the tithi on 16 July 2026?
Sukla Vidiya up to 8:53 AM, then Sukla Thadiya (IST, Hyderabad sunrise 5:50 AM). The tithi at sunrise names the day.
Is there a festival on 16 July 2026?
Dakshinayana begins, Jagannath Rath Yatra, Karkataka Sankramanam.
What is rahu kalam on 16 July 2026?
In Hyderabad rahu kalam is 2:00 PM – 3:38 PM, yamagandam 5:50 AM – 7:28 AM, gulika 9:06 AM – 10:44 AM; other cities are in the table.