16 August 2026 Shubh Muhurat
Chaturthi | Shukla Paksha | Shravan
✅ Auspicious Times — 16 August 2026
Best time for meditation, worship & study
Most auspicious muhurat — ideal for all good work
Auspicious for victory and important meetings
Auspicious for weddings and housewarmings
For special spiritual practices
⚠️ Inauspicious Periods
Inauspicious — avoid auspicious work
Inauspicious period — avoid important tasks
📖 Shubh Muhurat — The Right Time for Right Action
Shubh Muhurat is a time period when planetary positions, Tithi, Nakshatra and Yoga align to create a favorable environment. According to Hindu astrology, tasks begun at the right time are more likely to succeed.
Key auspicious periods include — Brahma Muhurat (meditation), Abhijit (all tasks), Godhuli (weddings). Inauspicious periods include Rahu Kaal and Yamaganda. Today (Sunday) their exact times are shown above.
✨ Key Muhurats and Their Significance
Best for meditation, yoga, Vedic study. Rising at this time is beneficial for health and intellect.
Excellent for all tasks. Any auspicious work begun in Abhijit Muhurat is said to succeed without obstacles.
Best for competitions, legal matters, and important meetings. Associated with victory.
Highly auspicious for weddings and housewarming. The dust raised by returning cattle is considered sacred.
Best for Shiva worship and special spiritual practices. Not for ordinary auspicious events.
Rahu's period — inauspicious. Avoid starting new work, weddings, travel, or important decisions.
Yama's period — inauspicious. Avoid travel, business launches, and auspicious ceremonies.