What is today's tithi in Patna?

On May 16, 2026, the tithi in Patna is Chaturdashi (Krishna Paksha), ending at 05:11 am. The nakshatra is Bharani.

What is the Rahu Kalam time in Patna today?

Rahu Kalam in Patna on May 16, 2026 is from 08:24 am to 10:05 am — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.

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Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Bihar

Sunrise summaryPoor

Why Poor?

−1Chaturdashi is a Rikta (empty) tithi
−1Bharani is a fierce (ugra) nakshatra
+1Saubhagya yoga is auspicious
−1Shakuni karana is inauspicious

Our own summary of the five limbs and kalams at sunrise, not a classical muhurta verdict. For an event, use the Choghadiya and Hora timings.

Score at sunrise: −2. Excellent ≥ 4 · Good 2…3 · Moderate 0…1 · Poor −1…−2 · Inauspicious ≤ −3

Fig. 1. The day in Patna, sunrise to next sunrise

Tap an arc or a row to see its timing.

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Table 1. Today’s windows to use and to avoid

Auspicious timings

Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.

Brahma Muhurta: 03:38 am – 04:21 am
Abhijit Muhurta: 11:19 am – 12:12 pm
Amrit Kalam: 01:15 pm – 02:40 pm

Inauspicious periods

Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.

Varjyam: 04:45 am – 06:10 am
Gulika: 05:03 am – 06:44 am
Durmuhurtam: 05:03 am – 05:57 am
Durmuhurtam: 05:57 am – 06:51 am
Rahu Kala: 08:24 am – 10:05 am
Yamaganda: 01:26 pm – 03:07 pm

At sunrise, 05:03 am

1Tithi

Chaturdashi

Krishna Paksha

until 05:11 am99% elapsed

2Nakshatra

Bharani

Pada 2 · Lord: Venus

until 05:30 pm41% elapsed

3Yoga

Saubhagya

until 10:25 am73% elapsed

4Karana

Shakuni

until 05:11 am99% elapsed

Sun & Moon

Waning Crescent · 1%

Sunrise: 05:03 am
Sunset: 06:28 pm
Dawn: 04:38 am
Dusk: 06:53 pm
Solar noon: 11:45 am
Day duration: 13h 24m
Moonset: 06:03 pm
Moonrise: — · Hindu day

Fig. 2. The sun and moon over Patna · Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata

Today in Patna the sun rises at 05:03 am and sets at 06:28 pm. The running tithi is Chaturdashi in the month of Vaishakha. All timings are computed for Patna's coordinates (25.5941, 85.1376).

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Patna?: On May 16, 2026, the tithi in Patna is Chaturdashi (Krishna Paksha), ending at 05:11 am. The nakshatra is Bharani.
What is the Rahu Kalam time in Patna today?: Rahu Kalam in Patna on May 16, 2026 is from 08:24 am to 10:05 am — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.