16 October 2026 (Friday) – Telugu Panchangam, Tithi and Festivals
16 October 2026 falls on a Friday, day 289 of the year. In the Telugu panchangam (computed for Hyderabad, IST; the same dates hold across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) it is Sukla Shashti up to 5:54 AM (17 Oct), then Sukla Saptami, in Ashwayuja masa of Parabhava samvatsara (Dakshinayana, Sharad ritu). The nakshatra is Jyeshtha up to 6:47 AM; the Moon is in Vrischika and Dhanus rasi and the Sun in Kanya. Sunrise is at 6:09 AM and sunset at 5:53 PM; rahu kalam 10:33 AM – 12:01 PM, yamagandam 2:57 PM – 4:25 PM. 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, Melbourne). Open a city for its full panchangam with yoga, karana, durmuhurtam, varjyam, amrita kalam, horas and tarabalam.
Panchangam 16 October 2026 – India (Hyderabad, IST)
| Tithi | Sukla Shashti – up to 5:54 AM (17 Oct) Sukla Saptami (next day) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha – up to 6:47 AM Mula (next day) |
| Yoga | Shobhana – up to 10:05 PM Atiganda (next day) |
| Karana | Kaulava – up to 4:38 PM Taitila – up to 5:54 AM (17 Oct) Garaja (next day) |
| Moon sign (Chandra rasi) | Vrischika (up to 6:47 AM) → Dhanus |
| Gulika Kalam | 7:37 AM – 9:05 AM |
| Durmuhurtam | 8:30 AM – 9:17 AM, 12:25 PM – 1:11 PM |
| Varjyam | — |
| Abhijit Muhurtam | 11:38 AM – 12:25 PM |
| Amrita Kalam | — |
| Brahma Muhurtam | 4:31 AM – 5:20 AM |
Times are for Hyderabad; Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati differ by a few minutes – open the city page for exact values.
16 October 2026 in the main Telugu cities
| Cities | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise | Rahu Kalam | Festivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:54 AM (17 Oct)) | Jyeshtha (up to 6:47 AM) | 6:09 AM | 10:33 AM – 12:01 PM | — |
| Vijayawada | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:54 AM (17 Oct)) | Jyeshtha (up to 6:47 AM) | 6:00 AM | 10:24 AM – 11:52 AM | — |
| Visakhapatnam | Sukla Shashti | Jyeshtha (up to 6:47 AM) | 5:50 AM | 10:14 AM – 11:42 AM | — |
| Tirupati | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:54 AM (17 Oct)) | Jyeshtha (up to 6:47 AM) | 6:03 AM | 10:29 AM – 11:57 AM | — |
| Bengaluru | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:54 AM (17 Oct)) | Jyeshtha (up to 6:47 AM) | 6:10 AM | 10:36 AM – 12:05 PM | — |
| Chennai | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:54 AM (17 Oct)) | Jyeshtha (up to 6:47 AM) | 5:59 AM | 10:25 AM – 11:54 AM | — |
| Mumbai | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:54 AM (17 Oct)) | Jyeshtha (up to 6:47 AM) | 6:32 AM | 10:56 AM – 12:23 PM | — |
| Delhi | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:54 AM (17 Oct)) | Jyeshtha (up to 6:47 AM) | 6:22 AM | 10:40 AM – 12:06 PM | — |
| Los Angeles | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:24 PM) | Mula (up to 9:17 PM) | 6:59 AM | 11:13 AM – 12:38 PM | Saraswati Puja (Mula Nakshatram) |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:24 PM) | Mula (up to 9:17 PM) | 7:19 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:54 PM | Saraswati Puja (Mula Nakshatram) |
| Chicago | Sukla Shashti (up to 7:24 PM) | Mula (up to 11:17 PM) | 7:04 AM | 11:12 AM – 12:35 PM | Saraswati Puja (Mula Nakshatram) |
| Dallas | Sukla Shashti (up to 7:24 PM) | Mula (up to 11:17 PM) | 7:32 AM | 11:47 AM – 1:12 PM | Saraswati Puja (Mula Nakshatram) |
| New York | Sukla Shashti (up to 8:24 PM) | Mula (up to 12:17 AM (17 Oct)) | 7:08 AM | 11:18 AM – 12:41 PM | Saraswati Puja (Mula Nakshatram) |
| Atlanta | Sukla Shashti (up to 8:24 PM) | Mula (up to 12:17 AM (17 Oct)) | 7:43 AM | 11:57 AM – 1:22 PM | Saraswati Puja (Mula Nakshatram) |
| London | Sukla Shashti (up to 1:24 AM (17 Oct)) | Mula (up to 5:17 AM (17 Oct)) | 7:26 AM | 11:25 AM – 12:45 PM | Saraswati Puja (Mula Nakshatram) |
| Sydney | Sukla Panchami (up to 8:55 AM) | Jyeshtha (up to 12:17 PM) | 6:13 AM | 11:04 AM – 12:41 PM | — |
| Dubai | Sukla Shashti (up to 4:24 AM (17 Oct)) | Mula | 6:17 AM | 10:37 AM – 12:04 PM | Saraswati Puja (Mula Nakshatram) |
| Singapore | Sukla Shashti | Jyeshtha (up to 9:17 AM) | 6:47 AM | 11:19 AM – 12:50 PM | — |
| Houston | Sukla Shashti (up to 7:24 PM) | Mula (up to 11:17 PM) | 7:23 AM | 11:41 AM – 1:06 PM | Saraswati Puja (Mula Nakshatram) |
| Edison | Sukla Shashti (up to 8:24 PM) | Mula (up to 12:17 AM (17 Oct)) | 7:09 AM | 11:19 AM – 12:42 PM | Saraswati Puja (Mula Nakshatram) |
| San Jose | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:24 PM) | Mula (up to 9:17 PM) | 7:16 AM | 11:28 AM – 12:52 PM | Saraswati Puja (Mula Nakshatram) |
| Seattle | Sukla Shashti (up to 5:24 PM) | Mula (up to 9:17 PM) | 7:29 AM | 11:33 AM – 12:54 PM | Saraswati Puja (Mula Nakshatram) |
| Toronto | Sukla Shashti (up to 8:24 PM) | Mula (up to 12:17 AM (17 Oct)) | 7:33 AM | 11:40 AM – 1:02 PM | Saraswati Puja (Mula Nakshatram) |
| Melbourne | Sukla Panchami (up to 8:55 AM) | Jyeshtha (up to 12:17 PM) | 6:34 AM | 11:28 AM – 1:06 PM | — |
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FAQ
What day is 16 October 2026?
16 October 2026 is a Friday. In the Telugu calendar it is Sukla Shashti of Ashwayuja masa, Parabhava samvatsara.
What is the tithi on 16 October 2026?
Sukla Shashti up to 5:54 AM (17 Oct), then Sukla Saptami (IST, Hyderabad sunrise 6:09 AM). The tithi at sunrise names the day.
Is there a festival on 16 October 2026?
No festival or vratam is listed for 16 October 2026 in the Telugu calendar (India).
What is rahu kalam on 16 October 2026?
In Hyderabad rahu kalam is 10:33 AM – 12:01 PM, yamagandam 2:57 PM – 4:25 PM, gulika 7:37 AM – 9:05 AM; other cities are in the table.