16 May 2026 Panchang
16 May 2026 Tithi — Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
16 May 2026 • Saturday • Vaishakh Month
Today, 16 May 2026 (Saturday), is Amavasya, Krishna Paksha. The Moon is in Bharani nakshatra, with Yoga सौभाग्य and Karana नाग. This falls in Vaishakh month, Vikram Samvat 2083.
In the Hindu Panchang, Tithi is the most important element. Fasts, worship, ceremonies and festivals are all decided by the Tithi. A Tithi is the time it takes for the angular distance between the Moon and Sun to increase by 12 degrees.
⏰ Important Times
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Tithi Start
05:15 AM
Tithi End
01:36 AM
Sunrise
05:30 AM
Moonrise
03:34 AM
Today's Special Mantra
Amavasya — पितृदेव
ॐ पितृभ्यः स्वधायिभ्यः स्वधा नमः
Chant this mantra 108 times for peace of mind and auspicious blessings
Today's Full Panchang Details
🌑 Amavasya Tithi Significance
Presiding Deity
Pitru Dev / Lord Shiva
Amavasya is the tithi of the ancestors. Performing Pitru Tarpan and Shraddha on this day brings peace to the souls of departed ancestors, and their blessings continue to protect the family.
🙏 Vrat / Festival
Amavasya Vrat, Pitru Tarpan, Darsha Amavasya
✅ What to Do Today
Pitru Tarpan, bathing in holy rivers, Shraddha, charity, Shiva worship
⚠️ What to Avoid Today
Beginning auspicious activities, weddings, housewarming ceremonies, non-vegetarian food
📅 16 May 2026 Tithis for 15 days from
| Date | Day | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2026Sel. | Saturday | 🌑 AmavasyaAmavasya |
| 17 May 2026 | Sunday | 🌒 Pratipada |
| 18 May 2026 | Monday | 🌒 Dwitiya |
| 19 May 2026 | Tuesday | 🌓 Tritiya |
| 20 May 2026 | Wednesday | 🌓 ChaturthiSpecial |
| 21 May 2026 | Thursday | 🌔 Panchami |
| 22 May 2026 | Friday | 🌔 Shashthi |
| 23 May 2026 | Saturday | 🌕 Ashtami |
| 24 May 2026 | Sunday | 🌕 Navami |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | 🌖 Dashami |
| 26 May 2026 | Tuesday | 🌖 EkadashiEkadashi |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | 🌖 EkadashiEkadashi |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | 🌖 Dwadashi |
| 29 May 2026 | Friday | 🌖 Trayodashi |
| 30 May 2026 | Saturday | 🌖 Chaturdashi |
🌙 All 30 Tithis
☀️ Shukla Paksha (1–15)
🌑 Krishna Paksha (1–15)
📖 About Today's Tithi
🌙 What is a Tithi?
A lunar month has 30 Tithis — 15 in Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and 15 in Krishna Paksha (waning moon). Shukla Paksha runs from Pratipada to Purnima (full moon), and Krishna Paksha from Pratipada to Amavasya (new moon). Each Tithi has its own presiding deity and significance.
🙏 Why Check the Tithi?
Any auspicious activity — marriage, housewarming, fasting, tonsure — yields better results when done on the right Tithi. Tithis like Ekadashi, Purnima and Amavasya are considered especially meritorious. Knowing the daily Tithi is therefore valuable for every Hindu.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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