God of the day
Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy
Visit a Hanuman or Subrahmanya temple. Hanuman Chalisa is widely recited today.
Indore Panchang for Tuesday, 12 May 2026
This day is Hanuman Jayanti (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana). Panchang for Indore, Tuesday, 12 May 2026: Krishna Dashami tithi until 2:59 pm, Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, Vaidhriti yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kaal is 3:40 pm to 5:19 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:56 am to 12:49 pm. Sunrise 5:47 am, sunset 6:58 pm.
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Tuesday, 12 May 2026, Indore
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What is the Panchang on 12 May 2026 in Indore?
The Panchang on 12 May 2026 in Indore 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
- 5:47 am and 6:58 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 2:19 am, moonset 2:27 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 Kaal on 12 May 2026 in Indore?
Rahu Kaal on 12 May 2026 in Indore is from 3:40 pm to 5:19 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 8:25 am to 9:18 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:05 am to 10:44 amYamaganda
- 12:23 pm to 2:01 pmGulika Kalam
- 3:40 pm to 5:19 pmRahu Kaal
- 11:17 pm to 12:01 amDurmuhurtam (night)
What is the shubh muhurat on 12 May 2026 in Indore?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:56 am to 12:49 pm, is the most widely used good time on 12 May 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 10:44 am to 12:23 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 11:56 am to 12:49 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Gulika Kalam
- 4:20 am to 5:03 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 12 May 2026 in Indore?
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.
5:47 am6:58 pm5:47 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:47 am to 7:26 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:26 am to 9:05 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:05 am to 10:44 am | Char | Weak |
| 10:44 am to 12:23 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:23 pm to 2:01 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 2:01 pm to 3:40 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:40 pm to 5:19 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 5:19 pm to 6:58 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 6:58 pm to 8:19 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:19 pm to 9:40 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 9:40 pm to 11:01 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:01 pm to 12:22 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:22 am to 1:43 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 1:43 am to 3:05 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:05 am to 4:26 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:26 am to 5:47 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 Indore
Indore follows the North Indian purnimanta calendar, in which each month ends on Purnima, with the Vikram Samvat year beginning on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Gudi Padwa).
Well-known temples: Khajrana Ganesh Temple, Bada Ganpati Temple, Annapurna Temple.
Ganesh Chaturthi draws large crowds to Khajrana Ganesh Temple, and the Rang Panchami Gair, a colour procession through the old city five days after Holi, is Indore's signature celebration.
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.