Panchang · Delhi · IST
Panchang for Tuesday, 12 May 2026
The five limbs of the Hindu almanac for the day, from sunrise at 5:32 AM to the next sunrise, with the day's auspicious and inauspicious timings. All times are Indian Standard Time (IST) for Delhi.
The five limbs (panchang)
Vara (weekday)
Mangalavara (Tuesday)
Tithi
Krishna Dashami until Tue 12 May, 2:53 PM
Krishna Ekadashi from Tue 12 May, 2:53 PM
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada until Wed 13 May, 1:17 AM
Uttara Bhadrapada from Wed 13 May, 1:17 AM
Yoga
Vaidhriti until Tue 12 May, 11:19 PM
Vishkambha from Tue 12 May, 11:19 PM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra) until Tue 12 May, 2:53 PM
Bava from Tue 12 May, 2:53 PM
Balava from Wed 13 May, 2:18 AM
Moon sign (rashi)
Aquarius (Kumbha) until Tue 12 May, 7:25 PM
The first item is the one prevailing at sunrise (udaya); later items begin during the day. Karana is half a tithi.
Sun timings
- Sunrise: 5:32 AM
- Sunset: 7:02 PM
- Brahma Muhurta: 3:56 AM to 4:44 AM
Auspicious and inauspicious times
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:53 AM to 12:41 PM
- Rahu Kaal: 3:39 PM to 5:20 PM
- Yamaganda: 8:54 AM to 10:35 AM
- Gulika Kaal: 12:17 PM to 1:58 PM
Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika divide the daytime (sunrise to sunset) into eight parts by weekday. For another city, see Rahu Kaal by city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the tithi on 12 May 2026?
On Tuesday 12 May 2026 the tithi at sunrise is Krishna paksha Dashami, which ends at Tue 12 May, 2:53 PM IST.
What is the nakshatra on 12 May 2026?
The nakshatra at sunrise is Purva Bhadrapada, until Wed 13 May, 1:17 AM IST.
What is Rahu Kaal on 12 May 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Delhi on Tuesday 12 May 2026 is 3:39 PM to 5:20 PM IST. It is traditionally avoided for starting new work.
What time is sunrise and sunset?
In Delhi, sunrise is 5:32 AM and sunset is 7:02 PM IST. Other cities differ by minutes to over an hour, so use your own city for exact timings.
What is Abhijit Muhurat?
A window of about 48 minutes around local midday (11:53 AM to 12:41 PM in Delhi), traditionally considered auspicious for starting work. It is not recommended on Wednesdays by some traditions.
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions with the Lahiri ayanamsa, Delhi reference. Local panchangs can differ slightly; confirm with your priest for religious observance.
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