Panchang for Johannesburg, South Africa — 16 August 2026
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The five limbs
| Tithi | Shukla Chaturthi (lord Mercury) |
|---|---|
| Vara (weekday) | Sunday (lord Sun) |
| Nakshatra | Hasta — pada 2 (lord Moon) |
| Yoga | Sadhya (auspicious) |
| Karana | Vishti |
- Sunrise
- 06:35 am
- Sunset
- 05:48 pm
- Moon phase
- Waxing · 14% lit
- Tithi until
- 01:22 pm, 16 Aug
- Nakshatra until
- 12:20 am, 17 Aug
Day verdict — Panchanga Shuddhi
mixed
2 of 3 day-limbs clear
- •Tithi is Rikta (4th/9th/14th) — inauspicious (moderate avoidance)
- •Moon not in a Ganda-Moola star — clear
- •Nitya Yoga is auspicious
- •Nakshatra nature is Kshipra — suited to quick works — trade, learning, medicine
Times to avoid
| Window | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kalam | 04:24 pm | 05:48 pm |
| Yamaganda | 12:12 pm | 01:36 pm |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:00 pm | 04:24 pm |
Brahma muhurta: 04:53 am–05:44 am · Abhijit: 11:49 am–12:34 pm
Favorable windows
| Window | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Choghadiya · Chara | 08:00 am | 09:24 am |
| Choghadiya · Laabha | 09:24 am | 10:48 am |
| Choghadiya · Amrit | 10:48 am | 12:12 pm |
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:49 am | 12:12 pm |
| Choghadiya · Shubha | 01:36 pm | 03:00 pm |
| Choghadiya · Shubha | 05:48 pm | 07:24 pm |
| Choghadiya · Amrit | 07:24 pm | 09:00 pm |
| Choghadiya · Chara | 09:00 pm | 10:36 pm |
| Choghadiya · Laabha | 01:47 am | 03:23 am |
| Choghadiya · Shubha | 04:59 am | 06:35 am |
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Activity suitability — Johannesburg, South Africa
| Activity | Suitability | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage (Vivaha) | Not supported | Kshipra nakshatra is not among the favoured natures for this act |
| Travel (Yatra) | Not supported | the day-limbs (tithi / yoga / Ganda-Moola) are not all clear |
| Education (Vidyarambha) | Not supported | the day-limbs (tithi / yoga / Ganda-Moola) are not all clear |
| Construction (Griha-arambha) | Not supported | Kshipra nakshatra is not among the favoured natures for this act |
| Business (Vyapara) | Not supported | the day-limbs (tithi / yoga / Ganda-Moola) are not all clear |
| Naming (Namakarana) | Not supported | the day-limbs (tithi / yoga / Ganda-Moola) are not all clear |
| Griha Pravesh (Griha Pravesha) | Not supported | Kshipra nakshatra is not among the favoured natures for this act |
| Vehicle Purchase (Vahana Kraya) | Not supported | the day-limbs (tithi / yoga / Ganda-Moola) are not all clear |
| Gold Purchase (Svarna Kraya) | Not supported | the day-limbs (tithi / yoga / Ganda-Moola) are not all clear |
| Engagement (Vagdana) | Not supported | Kshipra nakshatra is not among the favoured natures for this act |
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Questions, answered
What time is Rahu Kalam in Johannesburg on 16 August 2026?
Rahu Kalam runs from 04:24 pm to 05:48 pm (local time).
Which tithi falls on 16 August 2026 in Johannesburg?
At sunrise the tithi is Shukla Chaturthi.
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