Patna: Monday, March 16, 2026, marks the Dwadashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Chaitra, according to the traditional Hindu calendar. The day is considered favourable for charitable acts and planning auspicious activities.
The moon will remain in Capricorn (Makar Rashi) and Shravana Nakshatra throughout the day. Devotees will also observe Som Pradosh Vrat, while the day marks the Parana of Papmochani Ekadashi.
Panchang details for March 16, 2026
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Vikram Samvat: 2082
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Month: Chaitra
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Paksha: Krishna Paksha
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Tithi: Dwadashi
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Day: Monday
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Yoga: Shiv
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Nakshatra: Shravana
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Karana: Taitil
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Moon sign: Capricorn (Makar)
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Sun sign: Pisces (Meen)
Sunrise and sunset timings
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Sunrise: 06:30 am
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Sunset: 06:30 pm
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Moonrise: 05:20 am (17 March)
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Moonset: 03:54 pm
Rahukaal and other inauspicious periods
According to the Panchang, Rahukaal will occur between 08:00 am and 09:30 am, a period considered unfavourable for starting important or auspicious activities. Devotees are generally advised to avoid undertaking major tasks during Rahukaal as well as during Yamgand, Gulika and other inauspicious timings.
Significance of Shravana Nakshatra
On Monday, the moon remains in Shravana Nakshatra, which spans from 10 degrees to 23 degrees 20 minutes in Capricorn. The presiding deity of this nakshatra is Lord Hari, and it is considered a dynamic constellation.
