Chicago Panchang — 16 March 2026
What is aaj ka panchang in Chicago on 16 March 2026? Krishna Trayodashi, nakshatra Dhanishta. Rahu Kaal is 08:30 am – 10:00 am. Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today follow sunrise in Chicago.
Aaj ka panchang for Chicago on 16 March 2026 shows Krishna Trayodashi and nakshatra Dhanishta. Times are calculated from local sunrise, so Abhijit muhurat, Choghadiya today, and Rahu Kaal differ from other cities. Rahu Kaal in Chicago is 08:30 am – 10:00 am — many families avoid starting new work in that window. Tithi is the lunar day; nakshatra is the moon’s constellation. Confirm festival and vrata dates with your local temple when amanta and purnimanta calendars disagree.
| Date | 16 March 2026 (Monday) |
|---|---|
| City | Chicago |
| Tithi | Krishna Trayodashi until 10:53 pm |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta until 07:52 pm |
| Yoga | Siddha |
| Karana | Gara |
| Sunrise | 07:00 am |
| Sunset | 06:58 pm |
| Rahu Kaal | 08:30 am – 10:00 am |
| Yamaganda | 11:29 am – 12:59 pm |
| Gulika Kaal | 02:29 pm – 03:59 pm |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:35 pm – 01:23 pm |
| Lunar month | Chaitra |
| Solar month | Meena |
पंचांग — Chicago
16 मार्च 2026 को Chicago का आज का पंचांग: तिथि कृष्ण त्रयोदशी, नक्षत्र धनिष्ठा. राहु काल 08:30 am – 10:00 am। अभिजित मुहूर्त और आज का चौघड़िया स्थानीय सूर्योदय पर आधारित हैं, इसलिए शहर बदलने पर मुहूर्त अलग होता है।
Upcoming observances in Chicago
- Monday, March 16, 2026 — Pradosham (Krishna)
- Tuesday, March 17, 2026 — Masik Shivaratri
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026 — Amavasya
- Thursday, March 19, 2026 — Chaitra Navratri Ghatasthapana
- Thursday, March 19, 2026 — Ugadi / Gudi Padwa
- Friday, March 20, 2026 — Chaitra Navratri Dwitiya
Dates follow this city’s sunrise and calendar tradition. Confirm with your local mandir.
Panchang questions
What is the tithi on 16 March 2026?
On 16 March 2026 the Chicago panchang shows Krishna Trayodashi. Tithi is the lunar day. Confirm with your local mandir if amanta and purnimanta calendars disagree.
What is today’s nakshatra in Chicago?
Nakshatra on 16 March 2026 in Chicago is Dhanishta.
What is Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 16 March 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 16 March 2026 is 08:30 am – 10:00 am. Many families avoid starting new work in that window. Times follow local sunrise, so they differ by city.
Why does panchang change by city?
Panchang uses sunrise at your location. Tithi and nakshatra end times, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat therefore differ between Chicago and other cities.
Is the Chicago panchang a Hindu calendar?
Yes. Daily panchang for Chicago is the Hindu calendar for that city: tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise, and Rahu Kaal. Lunar month names (Chaitra through Phalguna, including Shravan and Kartika) follow the amanta or purnimanta tradition used in this state. Open Hindu lunar months on AllMandir for masa customs.
What is Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today in Chicago?
Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today for Chicago are on the Muhurat and Choghadiya tabs. South Indian panchang also lists Gulika Kaal and Yamagandam with Rahu Kaal.
Also see Chicago panchang 15 March 2026 · Chicago panchang today · Chicago panchang 17 March 2026.
