16 May 2026 (Saturday) – Telugu Panchangam, Tithi and Festivals
16 May 2026 falls on a Saturday, day 136 of the year. In the Telugu panchangam (computed for Hyderabad, IST; the same dates hold across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) it is Bahula Amavasya up to 1:31 AM (17 May), then Sukla Padyami, in Vaishakha masa of Parabhava samvatsara (Uttarayana, Vasanta ritu). The nakshatra is Bharani up to 5:30 PM; the Moon is in Mesha and Vrishabha rasi and the Sun in Vrishabha. Sunrise is at 5:43 AM and sunset at 6:41 PM; rahu kalam 8:58 AM – 10:35 AM, yamagandam 1:49 PM – 3:26 PM. Observances on this date: Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti, Vata Savitri Vratam. 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 Sydney, Singapore, Melbourne). Open a city for its full panchangam with yoga, karana, durmuhurtam, varjyam, amrita kalam, horas and tarabalam.
Panchangam 16 May 2026 – India (Hyderabad, IST)
| Tithi | Bahula Amavasya – up to 1:31 AM (17 May) Sukla Padyami (next day) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani – up to 5:30 PM Krittika (next day) |
| Yoga | Saubhagya – up to 10:25 AM Shobhana (next day) |
| Karana | Chatushpada – up to 3:23 PM Naga – up to 1:31 AM (17 May) Kimstughna (next day) |
| Moon sign (Chandra rasi) | Mesha (up to 10:46 PM) → Vrishabha |
| Gulika Kalam | 5:43 AM – 7:21 AM |
| Durmuhurtam | 5:43 AM – 6:35 AM, 6:35 AM – 7:27 AM |
| Varjyam | 4:45 AM – 6:10 AM (Bharani), 4:01 AM (17 May) – 5:25 AM (17 May) (Krittika) |
| Abhijit Muhurtam | 11:46 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Amrita Kalam | 1:15 PM – 2:40 PM (Bharani) |
| Brahma Muhurtam | 4:15 AM – 4:59 AM |
Times are for Hyderabad; Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati differ by a few minutes – open the city page for exact values.
16 May 2026 in the main Telugu cities
| Cities | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise | Rahu Kalam | Festivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Bahula Amavasya (up to 1:31 AM (17 May)) | Bharani (up to 5:30 PM) | 5:43 AM | 8:58 AM – 10:35 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Vijayawada | Bahula Amavasya (up to 1:31 AM (17 May)) | Bharani (up to 5:30 PM) | 5:36 AM | 8:50 AM – 10:27 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Visakhapatnam | Bahula Amavasya (up to 1:31 AM (17 May)) | Bharani (up to 5:30 PM) | 5:24 AM | 8:39 AM – 10:16 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Tirupati | Bahula Amavasya (up to 1:31 AM (17 May)) | Bharani (up to 5:30 PM) | 5:45 AM | 8:57 AM – 10:33 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Bengaluru | Bahula Amavasya (up to 1:31 AM (17 May)) | Bharani (up to 5:30 PM) | 5:54 AM | 9:05 AM – 10:40 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Chennai | Bahula Amavasya (up to 1:31 AM (17 May)) | Bharani (up to 5:30 PM) | 5:43 AM | 8:54 AM – 10:29 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Mumbai | Bahula Amavasya (up to 1:31 AM (17 May)) | Bharani (up to 5:30 PM) | 6:03 AM | 9:19 AM – 10:57 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Delhi | Bahula Amavasya (up to 1:31 AM (17 May)) | Bharani (up to 5:30 PM) | 5:29 AM | 8:53 AM – 10:35 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Los Angeles | Bahula Amavasya (up to 1:01 PM) | Krittika (up to 2:02 AM (17 May)) | 5:50 AM | 9:20 AM – 11:04 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Bahula Amavasya (up to 1:01 PM) | Krittika (up to 2:02 AM (17 May)) | 5:58 AM | 9:32 AM – 11:19 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Chicago | Bahula Amavasya (up to 3:01 PM) | Bharani (up to 7:00 AM) | 5:29 AM | 9:08 AM – 10:57 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Dallas | Bahula Amavasya (up to 3:01 PM) | Bharani (up to 7:00 AM) | 6:27 AM | 9:55 AM – 11:39 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| New York | Bahula Amavasya (up to 4:01 PM) | Bharani (up to 8:00 AM) | 5:37 AM | 9:15 AM – 11:03 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Atlanta | Bahula Amavasya (up to 4:01 PM) | Bharani (up to 8:00 AM) | 6:35 AM | 10:04 AM – 11:49 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| London | Bahula Amavasya (up to 9:01 PM) | Bharani (up to 1:00 PM) | 5:07 AM | 9:02 AM – 10:59 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Sydney | Bahula Chaturdasi (up to 9:41 AM) | Bharani (up to 10:00 PM) | 6:40 AM | 9:16 AM – 10:33 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Dubai | Bahula Amavasya (up to 12:01 AM (17 May)) | Bharani (up to 4:00 PM) | 5:33 AM | 8:54 AM – 10:35 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Singapore | Bahula Chaturdasi (up to 7:41 AM) | Bharani (up to 8:00 PM) | 6:55 AM | 9:58 AM – 11:29 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Houston | Bahula Amavasya (up to 3:01 PM) | Bharani (up to 7:00 AM) | 6:27 AM | 9:52 AM – 11:35 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Edison | Bahula Amavasya (up to 4:01 PM) | Bharani (up to 8:00 AM) | 5:40 AM | 9:17 AM – 11:05 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| San Jose | Bahula Amavasya (up to 1:01 PM) | Krittika (up to 2:02 AM (17 May)) | 5:57 AM | 9:30 AM – 11:17 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Seattle | Bahula Amavasya (up to 1:01 PM) | Krittika (up to 2:02 AM (17 May)) | 5:30 AM | 9:18 AM – 11:12 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Toronto | Bahula Amavasya (up to 4:01 PM) | Bharani (up to 8:00 AM) | 5:51 AM | 9:32 AM – 11:23 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
| Melbourne | Bahula Chaturdasi (up to 9:41 AM) | Bharani (up to 10:00 PM) | 7:13 AM | 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM | Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti |
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FAQ
What day is 16 May 2026?
16 May 2026 is a Saturday. In the Telugu calendar it is Bahula Amavasya of Vaishakha masa, Parabhava samvatsara.
What is the tithi on 16 May 2026?
Bahula Amavasya up to 1:31 AM (17 May), then Sukla Padyami (IST, Hyderabad sunrise 5:43 AM). The tithi at sunrise names the day.
Is there a festival on 16 May 2026?
Vaishakha Amavasya, Shani Jayanti, Vata Savitri Vratam.
What is rahu kalam on 16 May 2026?
In Hyderabad rahu kalam is 8:58 AM – 10:35 AM, yamagandam 1:49 PM – 3:26 PM, gulika 5:43 AM – 7:21 AM; other cities are in the table.