On Monday, 16 February 2026, it is Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, in the month of Maha. The day falls on a Somavara, traditionally ruled by Moon, with the Moon resting in Shravana nakshatra. Chaturdashi is a neutral tithi, suitable for routine work without any specific restriction.
Between 8:29 AM and 9:45 AM, Rahu Kaal is in effect; elders advise against starting anything new during this window. The most auspicious moment of the day is Abhijit Muhurta, from 11:56 AM to 12:36 PM, a good slot for anything important.
Vrat: શિવ ચૌદસ is observed on Monday, 16 February 2026, an important fasting day in the Gujarati tradition.
Fourteenth day: suitable for routine activities
Comfort: good for leisure and rest
Chaturdashi is the 14th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Maha. Fourteenth day: suitable for routine activities. In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, a month ends on Amavasya (new moon).
Variyan is one of the 27 Yogas, calculated from the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon. Comfort: good for leisure and rest. At sunrise the Moon is in Shravana Nakshatra, Pada 3. Listening, learning energy. Favors education, communication, and spiritual knowledge.