God of the day
Lord Ganesha
Visit a Ganesha temple and offer durva grass. Many also worship Lord Vishnu today.
San Francisco Panchang for Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, San Francisco
WednesdaySunrise 7:19 am, sunset 6:29 pm.
Rahu Kaal12:54 pm to 2:18 pm
Good time7:19 am to 8:43 am
TithiShukla Chaturdashi, until 8:11 am
NakshatraRevati, until 3:50 am
Sunrise 7:19 amSunset 6:29 pmShare on WhatsApp
Pray to Lord Ganesha today and the lucky colour is green.
This day is Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Lakshmi Puja). Panchang for San Francisco, Wednesday, 16 October 2024: Shukla Chaturdashi tithi until 8:11 am, Revati nakshatra, Vyaghata yoga and Vanija karana. Rahu Kaal is 12:54 pm to 2:18 pm, and Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. Sunrise 7:19 am, sunset 6:29 pm.
Panchang and festivals in San Francisco
Families in the Bay Area follow the calendar of their home community. Timings on this page use San Francisco's own sunrise and sunset.
Well-known temples: Shiva Vishnu Temple, Livermore, Fremont Hindu Temple.
Bay Area temples hold celebrations for all major festivals, often on the nearest weekend as well as on the day itself.
Calculated for San Francisco, California, United States at 37.775° N, 122.419° W (America/Los Angeles).
The day in full
What is the Panchang on 16 Oct 2024 in San Francisco?
The Panchang on 16 Oct 2024 in San Francisco is Shukla Chaturdashi tithi, Revati nakshatra, Vyaghata yoga and Vanija karana, on Budhavara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Chaturdashi until 8:11 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Budhavara, Wednesday
- Nakshatra
- Revati until 3:50 am
- Yoga
- Vyaghata until 5:25 pm
- Karana
- Vanija until 8:11 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 7:19 am and 6:29 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 6:06 pm, moonset 6:18 am
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
Festivals and special days
Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Lakshmi Puja). Kheer is kept under the moonlight. Valmiki Jayanti is also observed around Ashwin Purnima. Deity: Goddess Lakshmi and the Moon.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 16 Oct 2024 in San Francisco?
Rahu Kaal on 16 Oct 2024 in San Francisco is from 12:54 pm to 2:18 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam and Durmuhurtam.
- 8:43 am to 10:07 amYamaganda
- 11:31 am to 12:54 pmGulika Kalam
- 12:32 pm to 1:17 pmDurmuhurtam
- 12:54 pm to 2:18 pmRahu Kaal
What is the shubh muhurat on 16 Oct 2024 in San Francisco?
Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. The clean windows on 16 Oct 2024, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam, Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 7:19 am to 8:43 amLabh Choghadiya
- 5:06 pm to 6:29 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 5:37 am to 6:29 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 16 Oct 2024 in San Francisco?
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.
7:19 am6:29 pm7:20 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:19 am to 8:43 am | Labh | Good |
| 8:43 am to 10:07 am | Amrit | Good |
| 10:07 am to 11:31 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:31 am to 12:54 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:54 pm to 2:18 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:18 pm to 3:42 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:42 pm to 5:06 pm | Char | Weak |
| 5:06 pm to 6:29 pm | Labh | Good |
| 6:29 pm to 8:06 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:06 pm to 9:42 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:42 pm to 11:18 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 11:18 pm to 12:55 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 12:55 am to 2:31 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:31 am to 4:07 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:07 am to 5:44 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 5:44 am to 7:20 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Which god to worship on 16 Oct 2024, and what is the lucky colour?
Wednesday is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, and the lucky colour is green.
Lucky colour
Green
Light green and olive also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 16 Oct 2024?
Good to do
- Start studies, writing or learning
- Trade, sales calls and signing documents
- Haircut and grooming, considered fine today
Better to avoid
- Travel towards the north (Disha Shool)
- Using Abhijit muhurta, which is not used on Wednesdays
- Big new starts, as today's tithi is a Rikta tithi
Festivals coming up in San Francisco
Karwa Chauth, 28 Oct: moonrise timesDhanteras, 6 Nov: muhuratNaraka Chaturdashi, 7 Nov: muhuratDiwali, 8 Nov: muhuratGovardhan Puja, 9 Nov: muhuratBhai Dooj, 10 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.