God of the day
Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy
Visit a Hanuman or Subrahmanya temple. Hanuman Chalisa is widely recited today.
This day is Dhanurmasam begins (Margazhi). Panchang for London, Tuesday, 15 December 2026: Shukla Shashthi tithi until 3:46 pm, Shatabhisha nakshatra, Harshana yoga and Taitila karana. Rahu Kaal is 1:53 pm to 2:52 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:39 am to 12:11 pm. Sunrise 7:59 am, sunset 3:51 pm.
Tuesday, 15 December 2026, London
Calculated for London, England, United Kingdom at 51.507° N, 0.128° W (Europe/London).
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The day at a glance
The Panchang on 15 Dec 2026 in London is Shukla Shashthi tithi, Shatabhisha nakshatra, Harshana yoga and Taitila karana, on Mangalavara.
Dhanurmasam begins (Margazhi). The month of Tiruppavai recital and early morning worship. Weddings and griha pravesh are traditionally avoided until Makar Sankranti. Deity: Lord Vishnu and Goddess Andal.
Skanda Shashthi. A day for Subrahmanya Swamy.
Rahu Kaal on 15 Dec 2026 in London is from 1:53 pm to 2:52 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
Abhijit muhurta, 11:39 am to 12:11 pm, is the most widely used good time on 15 Dec 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
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.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:59 am to 8:58 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:58 am to 9:57 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:57 am to 10:56 am | Char | Weak |
| 10:56 am to 11:55 am | Labh | Good |
| 11:55 am to 12:54 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 12:54 pm to 1:53 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:53 pm to 2:52 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:52 pm to 3:51 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:51 pm to 5:52 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:52 pm to 7:53 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:53 pm to 9:54 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:54 pm to 11:55 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 11:55 pm to 1:57 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 1:57 am to 3:58 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:58 am to 5:59 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 5:59 am to 8:00 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
Tuesday is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy, and the lucky colour is red.
Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy
Visit a Hanuman or Subrahmanya temple. Hanuman Chalisa is widely recited today.
Red
Coral and deep orange also suit the day.
Families in London follow the calendar of their home community. Timings on this page use London's own sunrise and sunset, which change greatly between summer and winter.
Well-known temples: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden.
Diwali is celebrated widely across the city, with large community events and temple celebrations.
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.
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.