Panchangam 13 October 2026 (Tuesday): Shukla Tritiya, Vishakha Nakshatra, Navratri Day 3 (Maa Chandraghanta) and Hanuman Prayer

Quick answer: Tuesday 13 October 2026 is Shukla Tritiya with Vishakha nakshatra and Navratri Day 3, dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta. In Hyderabad, Tritiya lasts until 11:27 PM IST and Vishakha until 01:43 AM on 14 October. Drik lists no separate festival today.

Not every day needs a big festival. On a quiet Navratri Tuesday, the practice is simply to keep going: refresh the lamp, say the day's mantra, and add a prayer to Hanuman, whose day it is. The goddess of the day, Chandraghanta, is the protector, and Tuesday's devotion to Hanuman and Durga carries the same mood of courage.

Today's panchang (Hyderabad)

Source: Drik Panchang for Hyderabad. The waxing Moon sets at 07:34 PM, so the crescent is a little higher and brighter after dusk than last night.

Navratri Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta

Chandraghanta wears a half-moon shaped like a bell on her forehead and rides a lion, her many hands holding weapons. She is the form of Parvati ready to defend her devotees, and the sound of her bell is said to drive away fear. Milk or kheer is a common bhog, and red is the colour on many lists. For her dhyana shloka, stuti and full steps, see our Navratri 2026 Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta guide.

Religious significance

Tuesday (Mangalavara) is traditionally kept for Hanuman and, in many families, for Durga. Hanuman is honoured for strength placed in the service of Rama; Chandraghanta for strength placed in the protection of her devotees. The pairing is a regional and family custom rather than a scriptural rule, but it makes a natural theme for the day: courage that serves others. Vishakha nakshatra, in the traditional lists, is presided over by Indra and Agni together. Nanabiyyam Bathukamma in Telangana takes its name from soaked rice offered as naivedyam.

Simple puja vidhi for today

1. Light the Navratri lamp, offer a red flower and chant Chandraghanta's naam mantra. Offer milk or kheer.
2. If your family keeps Tuesday worship, light a lamp before a picture of Hanuman and recite the Hanuman Chalisa or a few verses you know.
3. Water the sown grain beside the kalash.
4. In the evening, ring a small bell during aarti, a simple nod to Chandraghanta's name.

No materials? Light one lamp, ring a bell or clap softly three times, and pray in your own words.

Mantra for the day

Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah (oṃ devī candraghaṇṭāyai namaḥ): "Salutations to Goddess Chandraghanta." Chant it 11 or 108 times, as an offering of trust rather than a request for any particular result.

Fasting today

Navratri and Tuesday fasts are both optional customs. Elderly people, pregnant women and anyone with a medical condition should consult a doctor and need not fast.

What you can do today

• Chant Chandraghanta's naam mantra during the morning lamp.
• Visit a Hanuman temple or recite the Hanuman Chalisa once.
• Do one brave, kind thing: make an apology, stand up for someone, or start a task you have avoided.
• Offer milk or kheer as bhog and share it with the family.
• In Telangana, join the evening Bathukamma with nanabiyyam as naivedyam.

With family and children

Give children a small bell to ring during aarti and tell them how Chandraghanta's bell chases fear away. Ask each child to name one thing that scares them and one thing they did bravely this week. Our Navratri activities for kids page has more ideas.

Hindus abroad: today's panchang in your city

These are local clock times for each city, computed with HinduTone's panchang calculator, validated against Drik Panchang; festival dates abroad can differ by a day — follow your temple's panchang. Never add or subtract hours from the Hyderabad times to get your local time.

Frequently asked questions

Which Navratri day is 13 October 2026?

Tuesday 13 October 2026 is Day 3 of Sharad Navratri, dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta. In Hyderabad, Shukla Tritiya lasts until 11:27 PM IST.

Is there any festival on 13 October 2026?

Drik Panchang lists no separate festival for Hyderabad today. It is an ordinary Navratri day, and in Telangana the fourth day of Bathukamma (Nanabiyyam Bathukamma).

Can I worship Hanuman during Navratri?

Yes. Tuesday is traditionally Hanuman's day, and many families visit a Hanuman temple or recite the Hanuman Chalisa on Tuesdays throughout Navratri, alongside their Devi worship.

What is Vishakha nakshatra?

Vishakha is the sixteenth of the 27 nakshatras. Its presiding deities are traditionally given as Indra and Agni together, and its symbol is often described as a decorated gateway. In Hyderabad it lasts until 01:43 AM on 14 October.

A reflection

Courage is quieter than we think. Chandraghanta's bell and Hanuman's service both remind us that strength is best used to protect and to serve.

Editor's note

Editor's note (9 October 2026): Panchang timings and festival observances can vary by location, regional calendar and family tradition. This guide follows Drik Panchang for Hyderabad (IST). Please verify local puja timings with a trusted panchang or priest.

Previous and next day

Previous day: Panchang Monday 12 October: Chandra Darshana. Next day: Panchang Wednesday 14 October: Kapardisha Chaturthi. Whole month: October 2026 Hindu festival calendar.

Related guides

• Navratri 2026 Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta
• 11 Hanuman mantras to chant daily
• Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak: lyrics and meaning
• Navratri 2026: complete guide to the nine days