Friday, February 16, 2024
Daily Panchang
Friday, Shukla Paksha. The tithi is Saptami till morning, then Ashtami begins. Saptami is a smooth day for routine work and travel. The Moon is in Bharani nakshatra till morning, then Krittika. Abhijit Muhurta (12:13 – 12:57) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (11:11 – 12:35). The Moon is in Mesha rashi and the Sun in Kumbha.
Purushottam Maas
Adhika Magha
Sacred lunar leap month — a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Shukla Saptami
from Previous day 10:13 till 08:55
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then
Shukla Ashtami
08:55 – Next day 08:16
Saptami — generally a smooth, balanced day. Good for routine work and travel.
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Friday
Friday — ruled by Venus. A harmonious day; suited for art, relationships, and beauty-related work.
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Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Bharani
from Previous day 09:25 till 08:46
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then
Krittika
08:46 – Next day 08:46
Fierce nakshatra — traditionally avoided for major new beginnings; better for completing or breaking patterns.
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Brahma
from Previous day 17:22 till 15:17
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then
Indra
15:17 – Next day 13:43
An auspicious yoga — the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Vanij
from Previous day 21:29 till 08:55
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then
Vishti
08:55 – 20:30
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then
Bava
20:30 – Next day 08:16
A movable (chara) karana — one of the seven that repeat through the month. Fine for everyday work.
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Day at a glance
Panchang windows not defined here today
Choghadiya, Gowri and Rahu Kaal each divide local daylight into eight parts. At very high latitudes (above ~66°) the sun can stay up — or stay down — for the whole day, so a local sunrise/sunset pair doesn't exist for this date. Tithi, nakshatra and yoga above are still valid.
A timing system used mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan and North India: eight day windows and eight night windows, each rated good, neutral, or bad. A quick way to pick (or avoid) a slot for an everyday task.
A South Indian tradition that splits the day and night into eight Gowri windows each — used for picking auspicious slots for everyday work.
A short-list of the seven most important windows — three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and four to avoid (Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam). Some days may show fewer if a window isn't computed.
Each day and night splits into twelve planetary hours, each ruled by a planet. The ruling planet sets the hour's tone — pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.
Shukla Saptami · Fri
Feb 16
Daily Panchang
Daytime periods
8·1h 24m| 06:5908:23 | ||
| 08:2309:47 | ||
| 09:4711:11 | ||
| 11:1112:35 | ||
| 12:3513:59 | ||
| 13:5915:23 | ||
| 15:2316:47 | ||
| 16:4718:11 |
Night periods
8·1h 36m| 18:1119:47 | ||
| 19:4721:23 | ||
| 21:2322:59 | ||
| 22:5900:35 | ||
| 00:3502:10 | ||
| 02:1003:46 | ||
| 03:4605:22 | ||
| 05:2206:58 |
Daytime periods
8·1h 24m| 06:5908:23 | ||
| 08:2309:47 | ||
| 09:4711:11 | ||
| 11:1112:35 | ||
| 12:3513:59 | ||
| 13:5915:23 | ||
| 15:2316:47 | ||
| 16:4718:11 |
Night periods
8·1h 36m| 18:1119:47 | ||
| 19:4721:23 | ||
| 21:2322:59 | ||
| 22:5900:35 | ||
| 00:3502:10 | ||
| 02:1003:46 | ||
| 03:4605:22 | ||
| 05:2206:58 |
| 05:16–06:08 | ||
| 12:13–12:57 | ||
| 06:22–07:58 | ||
| 11:11–12:35 | ||
| 15:23–16:47 | ||
| 08:23–09:47 | ||
| 20:46–22:22 |
Daytime hours
12·56 min| 06:5907:55 | ||
| 07:5508:51 | ||
| 08:5109:47 | ||
| 09:4710:43 | ||
| 10:4311:39 | ||
| 11:3912:35 | ||
| 12:3513:31 | ||
| 13:3114:27 | ||
| 14:2715:23 | ||
| 15:2316:19 | ||
| 16:1917:15 | ||
| 17:1518:11 |
Night hours
12·1h 4m| 18:1119:15 | ||
| 19:1520:19 | ||
| 20:1921:23 | ||
| 21:2322:27 | ||
| 22:2723:31 | ||
| 23:3100:35 | ||
| 00:3501:38 | ||
| 01:3802:42 | ||
| 02:4203:46 | ||
| 03:4604:50 | ||
| 04:5005:54 | ||
| 05:5406:58 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tithi on February 16, 2024?
- On February 16, 2024, Shukla Saptami lasts till 08:55, then Shukla Ashtami begins.
- What is the nakshatra on February 16, 2024?
- The nakshatra is Bharani and the yoga is Brahma.
- When are sunrise and sunset on February 16, 2024?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset is at 18:11.
- When is Rahu Kaal on February 16, 2024?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kaal is from 11:11 to 12:35. Important new work is traditionally not started in this window.



