God of the day
Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara
Visit a Venkateswara, Hanuman or Navagraha temple. Lighting a sesame oil lamp for Shani is traditional.
Ahmedabad Panchang for Saturday, 16 August 2025
Saturday, 16 August 2025, Ahmedabad
SaturdaySunrise 6:16 am, sunset 7:11 pm.
Rahu Kaal9:30 am to 11:07 am
Next good Choghadiya7:53 am to 9:30 am (Shubh)
TithiKrishna Ashtami, until 9:35 pm
NakshatraKrittika, until 4:38 am
Sunrise 6:16 amSunset 7:11 pmShare on WhatsApp
Pray to Shani Deva today and the lucky colour is dark blue.
This day is Sri Krishna Janmashtami (Vaishnava and ISKCON). Panchang for Ahmedabad, Saturday, 16 August 2025: Krishna Ashtami tithi until 9:35 pm, Krittika nakshatra, Vriddhi yog and Balava karan. Rahu Kaal is 9:30 am to 11:07 am and Abhijit Muhurat is 12:18 pm to 1:09 pm. Sunrise 6:16 am, sunset 7:11 pm.
Panchang and festivals in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad follows the Gujarati (amanta) calendar, in which the new year (Bestu Varas) begins the day after Diwali.
Well-known temples: Shri Jagannathji Temple, Jamalpur, Bhadrakali Temple, ISKCON Temple.
The Jagannath Rath Yatra on Ashadhi Bij, nine nights of Garba in Navaratri and Uttarayan kite flying on Makar Sankranti are the city's signature festivals.
Calculated for Ahmedabad, Gujarat at 23.023° N, 72.571° E (IST).
The day in full
What is the Panchang on 16 Aug 2025 in Ahmedabad?
The Panchang on 16 Aug 2025 in Ahmedabad is Krishna Ashtami tithi, Krittika nakshatra, Vriddhi yog and Balava karan, on Shanivar.
- Tithi
- Krishna Ashtami until 9:35 pm
- Vaar
- Shanivar (Saturday)
- Nakshatra
- Krittika until 4:38 am
- Yog
- Vriddhi until 7:21 am
- Karan
- Balava until 10:42 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:16 am and 7:11 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- No moonrise this date, moonset 1:07 pm
- Mahino (month)
- Shravana, Krishna Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the east
Festivals and special days
Sri Krishna Janmashtami (Vaishnava and ISKCON). Vaishnava communities, including ISKCON, observe Janmashtami on the day Ashtami prevails at sunrise. Deity: Lord Krishna.
Kalashtami. A day for Kala Bhairava.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 16 Aug 2025 in Ahmedabad?
Rahu Kaal on 16 Aug 2025 in Ahmedabad is from 9:30 am to 11:07 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulik Kaal and Durmuhurat.
- 6:16 am to 7:53 amGulik Kaal
- 6:16 am to 7:59 amDurmuhurat
- 9:30 am to 11:07 amRahu Kaal
- 2:20 pm to 3:57 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 16 Aug 2025 in Ahmedabad?
Abhijit Muhurat, 12:18 pm to 1:09 pm, is the most widely used good time on 16 Aug 2025. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulik Kaal, Durmuhurat, are below.
- 7:59 am to 9:30 amShubh Choghadiya
- 12:18 pm to 1:09 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 3:57 pm to 5:34 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 4:48 am to 5:32 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 16 Aug 2025 in Ahmedabad?
Choghadiya divides the day and the night into eight periods each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good, Char suits travel, and Rog, Kaal and Udveg are generally avoided.
6:16 am7:11 pm6:16 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:16 am to 7:53 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:53 am to 9:30 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:30 am to 11:07 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:07 am to 12:43 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:43 pm to 2:20 pm | Char | Weak |
| 2:20 pm to 3:57 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:57 pm to 5:34 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 5:34 pm to 7:11 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:11 pm to 8:34 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 8:34 pm to 9:57 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:57 pm to 11:20 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 11:20 pm to 12:44 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:44 am to 2:07 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 2:07 am to 3:30 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:30 am to 4:53 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:53 am to 6:16 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Which god to worship on 16 Aug 2025, and what is the lucky colour?
Saturday is dedicated to Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara, and the lucky colour is dark blue.
Lucky colour
Dark blue
Black and deep purple also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 16 Aug 2025?
Good to do
- Donate sesame, oil, black gram or food to the needy
- Help workers and elders, which pleases Shani
- Hard, disciplined work and clearing pending tasks
Better to avoid
- Buying iron, oil or salt, as per popular belief
- Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
- Travel towards the east (Disha Shool)
Festivals coming up in Ahmedabad
Sri Krishna Janmashtami timingsKarwa Chauth, 29 Oct: moonrise timesDhanteras, 6 Nov: muhuratNaraka Chaturdashi, 8 Nov: muhuratDiwali, 8 Nov: muhuratGovardhan Puja, 10 Nov: muhuratBhai Dooj, 11 Nov: muhurat
Questions people ask
What is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a period of about 90 minutes each day that Hindu tradition considers unsuitable for starting new work. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime, and its position depends on the weekday.
What are Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam?
They are other daily periods traditionally avoided for new beginnings. Yamaganda and Gulika are also one eighth of the daytime each, and Durmuhurtam is one or two short muhurtas that vary by weekday.