God of the day
Lord Hanuman and Subrahmanya Swamy
Visit a Hanuman or Subrahmanya temple. Hanuman Chalisa is widely recited today.
This day is Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Panchang for Lucknow, Tuesday, 20 October 2026: Shukla Navami tithi until 12:40 pm, Shravana nakshatra, Shula yoga and Kaulava karana. Rahu Kaal is 2:42 pm to 4:07 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:28 am to 12:13 pm. Sunrise 6:08 am, sunset 5:33 pm.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, Lucknow
Calculated for Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh at 26.847° N, 80.946° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
The Panchang on 20 Oct 2026 in Lucknow is Shukla Navami tithi, Shravana nakshatra, Shula yoga and Kaulava karana, on Mangalavara.
Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Victory of good over evil. Considered auspicious all day for new starts, Vidyarambham and Shami puja. Deity: Goddess Durga and Lord Rama.
Rahu Kaal on 20 Oct 2026 in Lucknow is from 2:42 pm to 4:07 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
Abhijit muhurta, 11:28 am to 12:13 pm, is the most widely used good time on 20 Oct 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:08 am to 7:33 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:33 am to 8:59 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:59 am to 10:25 am | Char | Weak |
| 10:25 am to 11:50 am | Labh | Good |
| 11:50 am to 1:16 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 1:16 pm to 2:42 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:42 pm to 4:07 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 4:07 pm to 5:33 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 5:33 pm to 7:07 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:07 pm to 8:42 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 8:42 pm to 10:16 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:16 pm to 11:51 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 11:51 pm to 1:25 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 1:25 am to 3:00 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:00 am to 4:34 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:34 am to 6:08 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.
Lucknow follows the North Indian purnimanta calendar.
Well-known temples: Hanuman Setu Mandir, Chandrika Devi Temple.
Bada Mangal, the Tuesdays of Jyeshtha month, is a Lucknow tradition when Hanuman is worshipped and free food (bhandara) is served across the city.
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.