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.
Hyderabad Panchang for Saturday, 12 October 2024
This day is Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Panchangam for Hyderabad, Saturday, 12 October 2024: Shukla Navami tithi until 11:05 am, Shravana nakshatra, Dhriti yoga and Kaulava karana. Rahu Kalam is 9:05 am to 10:33 am and Abhijit muhurta is 11:38 am to 12:25 pm. Sunrise 6:08 am, sunset 5:56 pm.
Saturday, 12 October 2024, Hyderabad
Calculated for Hyderabad, Telangana at 17.385° N, 78.487° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchangam on 12 Oct 2024 in Hyderabad?
The Panchangam on 12 Oct 2024 in Hyderabad is Shukla Navami tithi, Shravana nakshatra, Dhriti yoga and Kaulava karana, on Shanivara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Navami until 11:05 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Shanivara, Saturday
- Nakshatra
- Shravana until 4:34 am
- Yoga
- Dhriti until 12:27 am
- Karana
- Kaulava until 11:05 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:08 am and 5:56 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 2:11 pm, moonset 12:38 am
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the east
Festivals and special days
Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Victory of good over evil. Considered auspicious all day for new starts, Vidyarambham and Shami puja. Deity: Goddess Durga and Lord Rama.
What time is Rahu Kalam (Rahukalam) on 12 Oct 2024 in Hyderabad?
Rahu Kalam on 12 Oct 2024 in Hyderabad is from 9:05 am to 10:33 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 6:08 am to 7:36 amGulika Kalam
- 6:08 am to 7:42 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:05 am to 10:33 amRahu Kalam
- 1:30 pm to 2:59 pmYamaganda
What is the good time (muhurtham) on 12 Oct 2024 in Hyderabad?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:38 am to 12:25 pm, is the most widely used good time on 12 Oct 2024. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 7:42 am to 9:05 amShubh Choghadiya
- 11:38 am to 12:25 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 2:59 pm to 4:27 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 4:31 am to 5:19 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 12 Oct 2024 in Hyderabad?
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.
6:08 am5:56 pm6:08 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:08 am to 7:36 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:36 am to 9:05 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:05 am to 10:33 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:33 am to 12:02 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:02 pm to 1:30 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:30 pm to 2:59 pm | Labh | Good |
| 2:59 pm to 4:27 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:27 pm to 5:56 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:56 pm to 7:27 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:27 pm to 8:59 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:59 pm to 10:30 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:30 pm to 12:02 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:02 am to 1:34 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:34 am to 3:05 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:05 am to 4:37 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:37 am to 6:08 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Which god to worship on 12 Oct 2024, 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 12 Oct 2024?
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)
Panchang and festivals in Hyderabad
Hyderabad follows the Telugu Chandramana (lunar, amanta) calendar, in which each month ends on Amavasya and the year begins at Ugadi.
Well-known temples: Birla Mandir (Sri Venkateswara), Chilkur Balaji Temple, Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple, Secunderabad, Peddamma Temple, Jubilee Hills.
Bonalu is offered to the Mother Goddess on the Sundays of Ashada month, Bathukamma and Dasara fill the autumn, and the Ganesh immersion at Hussain Sagar on Anant Chaturdashi is one of the largest in India.
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.