Disclaimer: Panchang data is based on traditional Vedic calculations using Swiss Ephemeris with Lahiri Ayanamsa and is provided for informational and cultural reference only. It should not be considered professional advice.
Panchang for Saturday, May 16, 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Vedic calendar for this Gregorian date: 2026-05-16 · Pratipada · Krittika · Shobhana
Saturday · Shanivara · Ruled by Saturn
At a Glance
Tithi
Pratipada
Nakshatra
Krittika
Yoga
Shobhana
Karana
Kimstughna
Vara
Saturday
Tithi (Lunar Day)
Pratipada
Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion)
🔪 Krittika
Yoga
Shobhana
Yoga is the angular relationship between the Sun and Moon, indicating the overall energy of the day.
Karana
Kimstughna
Karana is half of a Tithi and influences shorter activities and tasks during the day.
Vara (Day)
Saturday (Shanivara)
Lagna (Ascendant)
Taurus (Vrishabha)
The Lagna at sunrise determines the rising sign for the day, influencing the overall astrological context.
Nakshatra for this day
Krittika
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Moon transited through Krittika. This nakshatra colors the emotional tone and activities traditionally associated with that calendar day.
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About this Panchang (2026-05-16)
This page shows the Hindu Panchang for Saturday, May 16, 2026 (2026-05-16): Pratipada Tithi, Krittika Nakshatra, Shobhana Yoga, Kimstughna Karana, and Saturday Vara — computed with Swiss Ephemeris and Lahiri Ayanamsa.
Panchang (meaning "five limbs") is the Vedic Hindu calendar that tracks five key elements of each day: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (Sun-Moon angle), Karana (half-tithi), and Vara (weekday).
These five elements together determine the auspiciousness of any given moment. Vedic astrologers use the Panchang to identify the best times for important activities like marriages, business ventures, travel, and spiritual practices (muhurta).
The Panchang is calculated based on the precise positions of the Sun and Moon using the Swiss Ephemeris with Lahiri Ayanamsa, ensuring accuracy for sidereal Vedic calculations.