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News India Live, Digital Desk: Panchang has special importance in Hindu religion, because it gives us knowledge of auspicious and inauspicious times. Today is Monday, 16 February 2026. Today is the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month, which will change into Amavasya at night. Today is considered a very special day for spiritual works and Shiva worship, because ‘Shiv Yoga’ is being formed today.
If you want to start any new work today or are going on a special journey, then before that definitely know today’s auspicious time and Rahukaal time.
Today’s Tithi & Nakshatra
Date: Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi (till 09:15 PM, after that Amavasya starts)
constellation: Shravan Nakshatra (till 05:43 PM, thereafter Dhanishtha Nakshatra)
sum: Shiv Yoga (till 10:20 PM, thereafter Siddha Yoga)
wise: Monday (Lord Shiva’s Day)
Today’s auspicious time (Shubh Muhurat)
‘Abhijeet Muhurat’ will be the best for auspicious works today:
Abhijeet Muhurat: From 12:13 PM to 12:58 PM.
Vijay Muhurta: From 02:28 PM to 03:13 PM.
Amrit Kaal: From 08:34 AM to 10:11 AM.
Caution: Today’s Rahu Kaal Today
According to astrology, auspicious or auspicious work should not be started during Rahukaal:
Rahukaal: From 08:24 AM to 09:48 AM.
Yamaganda: From 11:12 AM to 12:36 PM.
position of moon and sun
Moon sign: Capricorn (all day and night).
Sun Sign: Aquarius.
Sunrise: 07:00 AM.
sunset: 06:12 PM.
special significance of today
Today is Monday as well as Chaturdashi Tithi, which is also celebrated as ‘Masik Shivratri’. Performing Abhishek of Lord Shiva on this day and chanting the mantra “Om Namah Shivay” provides mental peace and success. Since Amavasya Tithi starts at night, donating lamps for the ancestors will also be beneficial.