Panchangam 29 December 2026, Tuesday: Krishna Shashthi, Purva Phalguni Nakshatra, Hanuman and Durga Puja on Mangalavara

Quick answer: Tuesday 29 December 2026 is Krishna Shashthi, an ordinary day with no major festival in Drik Panchang. In Hyderabad, Shashthi lasts until 1:24 PM IST and Purva Phalguni nakshatra until 3:43 PM. As a Tuesday, it is a natural day for Hanuman and the Goddess.

As the year draws to a close, a Tuesday prayer for courage is a good way to settle the mind. If you have time for only one thing, sit for five minutes and chant Rama's name, the way Hanuman does in so many stories.

Today's Panchang (Hyderabad)

Source: Drik Panchang day panchang for Hyderabad, Telangana (IST). Tithi and nakshatra end times are the same instant everywhere in India; sunrise, sunset and moonrise shift by a few minutes from city to city.

Religious significance

Tuesday is linked with Mangala (Mars), associated in Indian thought with vigour, courage and protection. Hanuman embodies all three, guided by devotion, which is why Tuesday Hanuman worship is so widespread. In Bengal, Odisha and many other regions, Tuesday is also a day for Durga, Kali or Mangala Chandi, and in Tamil Nadu for Murugan.

Purva Phalguni, the nakshatra until 3:43 PM, is associated with Bhaga, the Vedic deity of good fortune and shared enjoyment. Astrologers often describe it as a star of rest, relaxation and relationships. Ayushmana yoga, until 3:30 PM, is traditionally counted among the favourable yogas, its name meaning "long-lived." Together they suggest a gentle theme: caring for health, family and the bonds that sustain us.

Shashthi in the waning fortnight carries no special observance of its own, but every Shashthi has some association with Skanda and with the protective mother goddess Shashthi in Bengal and eastern India, who is worshipped for the well-being of children.

Simple Tuesday puja

• Bathe and light a sesame oil or ghee lamp before Hanuman, or Rama's family with Hanuman.
• Offer red flowers and, if your family uses it, sindoor. A simple flower is enough.
• Chant the mantra below, or recite the Hanuman Chalisa.
• If your family worships the Goddess on Tuesdays, light a second lamp before Durga and offer kumkum.
• Offer naivedyam such as bananas, jaggery or boondi.
• Close with aarti and a prayer for the health of the family.

No materials? Close your eyes and chant Rama's name softly. Tradition says Hanuman is present wherever it is sung.

Mantra for the day

Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram

Meaning: "Glory to Shri Rama, glory, glory to Rama." This thirteen-syllable chant is beloved of Hanuman devotees and is sung in bhajans across India. Chant it with a mala or along with a recording; it is an act of devotion, not a guarantee of results.

What you can do today

• Visit a Hanuman temple, or recite the Hanuman Chalisa at home.
• Read the fourteenth Tiruppavai pasuram at dawn if you follow Dhanurmasam.
• Take a short walk or do some exercise: Hanuman's day is a good reminder to care for the body.
• Spend time with a family member you have not seen in a while, in Purva Phalguni's spirit of togetherness.
• Donate food to a temple annadanam or to someone in need.
• Note that Kalashtami and Masik Krishna Janmashtami fall tomorrow.

For families and children

Tell children how Hanuman found Sita in Lanka and gave her Rama's ring. Ask them what made Hanuman brave: strength, yes, but also loyalty and humility. Younger children can learn the first lines of the Hanuman Chalisa; older ones can try reading its meaning.

Hindus abroad: Tue 29 Dec at local sunrise

Outside India, go by your local sunrise, not Indian clock times. The table gives local sunrise and sunset and the tithi and nakshatra at local sunrise, computed with HinduTone's panchang calculator, validated against Drik Panchang; festival dates abroad can differ by a day — follow your temple's panchang.

In New York and Toronto, the tithi at local sunrise is already Saptami and the nakshatra Uttara Phalguni. Tuesday worship itself, of course, follows your local weekday.

Frequently asked questions

Is there any festival on 29 December 2026?

Drik Panchang lists no major festival for Hyderabad on Tuesday 29 December 2026. It is Krishna Shashthi (Margashirsha in the amanta calendar, Pausha in the purnimanta calendar).

What are the tithi and nakshatra on 29 December 2026?

Krishna Shashthi prevails at sunrise and ends at 1:24 PM IST, followed by Saptami. Purva Phalguni nakshatra lasts until 3:43 PM, followed by Uttara Phalguni.

Why is Tuesday dedicated to Hanuman?

Tuesday (Mangalavara) is the day of Mangala, the planet Mars, associated with energy and courage. Across much of North and South India, Hanuman temples see their biggest crowds on Tuesdays and Saturdays. In many regions Tuesday is also kept for Durga and for Kartikeya. These are popular customs rather than a single scriptural rule.

Can I chant Rama's name for Hanuman?

Yes. In tradition, Hanuman is the greatest devotee of Rama, and chanting Rama's name is considered one of the most pleasing offerings to him. "Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram" is a widely loved chant for this reason.

A closing thought

Hanuman's courage came from forgetting himself in service. On a quiet Tuesday, do one helpful thing without telling anyone. Tomorrow is Kalashtami, the monthly day of Kala Bhairava, and Masik Krishna Janmashtami.

Previous day: Panchang Monday 28 December 2026. Next day: Panchang Wednesday 30 December 2026. Whole month: December 2026 Hindu festivals, dates and rituals.

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.

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