God of the day
Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy
Visit a Hanuman or Subrahmanya temple. Hanuman Chalisa is widely recited today.
Chennai Panchang for Tuesday, 12 May 2026
This day is Hanuman Jayanti (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana). Panchangam for Chennai, Tuesday, 12 May 2026: Krishna Dashami tithi until 2:59 pm, Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, Vaidhriti yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kalam is 3:15 pm to 4:51 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:39 am to 12:30 pm. Sunrise 5:44 am, sunset 6:26 pm.
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, Chennai
Calculated for Chennai, Tamil Nadu at 13.083° N, 80.271° E (IST).
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What is the Panchangam on 12 May 2026 in Chennai?
The Panchangam on 12 May 2026 in Chennai is Krishna Dashami tithi, Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, Vaidhriti yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana, on Mangalavara.
- Tithi
- Krishna Dashami until 2:59 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Mangalavara, Tuesday
- Nakshatra
- Purva Bhadrapada until 1:20 am
- Yoga
- Vaidhriti until 11:21 pm
- Karana
- Vishti (Bhadra) until 2:59 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 5:44 am and 6:26 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 1:57 am, moonset 2:11 pm
- Lunar month
- Vaishakha, Krishna Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
Festivals and special days
Hanuman Jayanti (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana). Observed on Vaishakha Krishna Dashami in the Telugu states, ending the 41-day Hanuman Deeksha. Deity: Lord Hanuman.
What time is Rahu Kalam on 12 May 2026 in Chennai?
Rahu Kalam on 12 May 2026 in Chennai is from 3:15 pm to 4:51 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 8:16 am to 9:07 amDurmuhurtam
- 8:54 am to 10:30 amYamaganda
- 12:05 pm to 1:40 pmGulika Kalam
- 3:15 pm to 4:51 pmRahu Kalam
- 10:57 pm to 11:42 pmDurmuhurtam (night)
What is the good time (muhurtham) on 12 May 2026 in Chennai?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:39 am to 12:30 pm, is the most widely used good time on 12 May 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 10:30 am to 12:05 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 11:39 am to 12:30 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Gulika Kalam
- 4:13 am to 4:58 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 12 May 2026 in Chennai?
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.
5:44 am6:26 pm5:43 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:44 am to 7:19 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:19 am to 8:54 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:54 am to 10:30 am | Char | Weak |
| 10:30 am to 12:05 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:05 pm to 1:40 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 1:40 pm to 3:15 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:15 pm to 4:51 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 4:51 pm to 6:26 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 6:26 pm to 7:51 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:51 pm to 9:15 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 9:15 pm to 10:40 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:40 pm to 12:05 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:05 am to 1:29 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 1:29 am to 2:54 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 2:54 am to 4:19 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:19 am to 5:43 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
Which god to worship on 12 May 2026, and what is the lucky colour?
Tuesday is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy, and the lucky colour is red.
Lucky colour
Red
Coral and deep orange also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 12 May 2026?
Good to do
- Hanuman Chalisa or Subrahmanya puja
- Repaying old debts, considered lucky today
- Property and land matters, linked with Mangala
Better to avoid
- Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
- Taking new loans or lending money
- Travel towards the north (Disha Shool)
Panchang and festivals in Chennai
Chennai follows the Tamil solar calendar, in which months follow the Sun's sign and the year begins with Puthandu in mid April.
Well-known temples: Arulmigu Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore, Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Besant Nagar.
Margazhi (mid December to mid January) is the month of early morning Tiruppavai recital and the music season, Karthigai Deepam lights up homes in Karthigai month, and Pongal closes the year's harvest.
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.