Tuesday मंगलवार
Ruled by Mangal (Mars) · dedicated to Lord Hanuman · colour Red
Tuesday (मंगलवार) is ruled by Mangal (Mars) and dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Mars (Mangal) governs energy, courage, land, brothers and drive. Its colour is red, and it is traditionally favourable for courage, property and energetic work.
Key takeaways
- Ruling planet: Mangal (Mars); deity: Lord Hanuman.
- Favourable for courage, property and energetic work.
- The Mangalvar vrat is kept for Hanuman's protection and to pacify Mangal (Manglik) dosha.
- Lucky colour: Red.
Tuesday at a glance
| Ruling planet | Mangal (Mars) |
| Deity | Lord Hanuman |
| Colour | Red |
| Favourable for | courage, property and energetic work |
Ruling planet of Tuesday
Mars (Mangal) governs energy, courage, land, brothers and drive. The character of Mangal (Mars) colours everything the day favours.
Deity and worship on Tuesday
Hanuman and Kartikeya are worshipped; devotees recite the Hanuman Chalisa and offer sindoor and a leaf garland.
Tuesday vrat (fasting)
The Mangalvar vrat is kept for Hanuman's protection and to pacify Mangal (Manglik) dosha.
Vrats and special days on Tuesday
Beyond the weekly Tuesday vrat, several observances arise when a particular tithi or nakshatra coincides with Tuesday — the weekday lends its planet's power to the day.
- Mangalvar Vrat — a weekly fast for Hanuman — the Hanuman Chalisa, sindoor and red offerings
- Angarki Chaturthi — a Sankashti Chaturthi that falls on Tuesday — highly auspicious for Ganesha
- Bhaum Pradosh — a Pradosh (Trayodashi) that falls on Tuesday
- Bada Mangal — the Tuesdays of Jyeshtha, observed with Hanuman bhandaras (notably in Lucknow)
These recur through the year on shifting dates; check the calendar, the festivals list or your local panchang for the next occurrence.
Remedies on Tuesday
Worship Hanuman, wear red coral (after guidance), and donate red masoor lentils, jaggery and red cloth. Remedies are supportive practices; a gemstone should be worn only after consulting a qualified astrologer.
What to avoid on Tuesday
Many avoid non-vegetarian food, and starting quarrels or risky ventures. These are traditional customs and vary by family and region.
Tuesday timings and Rahu Kaal
The weekday fixes the day's inauspicious windows. On Tuesday, look up the exact Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika for your city, and pick an auspicious choghadiya for important work. See all weekdays or the panchang guide.
Weekday customs follow tradition and vary by region and family; for personal remedies consult a qualified astrologer.
Common questions
Which planet and deity rule Tuesday?
Tuesday (मंगलवार) is ruled by Mangal (Mars) and dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
What is the Tuesday vrat?
The Mangalvar vrat is kept for Hanuman's protection and to pacify Mangal (Manglik) dosha.
What should be done on Tuesday?
Hanuman and Kartikeya are worshipped; devotees recite the Hanuman Chalisa and offer sindoor and a leaf garland. It is favourable for courage, property and energetic work.
What should be avoided on Tuesday?
Many avoid non-vegetarian food, and starting quarrels or risky ventures.
When is Rahu Kaal on Tuesday?
Rahu Kaal falls at a fixed eighth-part of the day set by the weekday; look up your city's exact Tuesday Rahu Kaal on the Rahu Kaal pages.