✓ Astronomical calculations for Salem · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Salem on Friday, August 21, 2026
Sunrise
6:07 AM
Sunset
6:34 PM
Moonrise
1:20 PM
Moonset
12:05 AM
Panchang Today in Salem
Masa
Shravana
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
all day
Tithi
Navami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Dashami
Shukla Paksha
till 2:01 AM, 23 Aug
Karana
Balava
till 10:27 AM
Kaulava
till 11:37 PM
Taitila
till 12:49 PM, 22 Aug
Yoga
Indra
till 4:25 AM
Vaidhriti
till 5:18 AM, 22 Aug
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 11:53 AMAnuradha Nakshatra on Friday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
See all dates & timings→Muhurat Today in Salem
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Rahu Kaal
10:47 AM - 12:20 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:31 AM - 5:19 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:55 AM - 12:45 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:21 PM - 6:45 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Gulika Kaal
7:40 AM - 9:13 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:36 AM - 9:26 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
12:45 PM - 1:35 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Yamaganda
3:27 PM - 5:00 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Varjyam
18:10 – 19:58
Jyeshtha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Location Info
Salem
11.65376, 78.15538 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 27m
🌔Moon Phase:Bahula Chandra (Waxing Gibbous)
- Interior Tamil Nadu with hot summers and moderate winters.
- Mettur Dam nearby adds scenic day‑trip options.
- Silk and mango trade are economic mainstays.
Cultural Heritage
- Kottai Mariamman Temple is the city's primary worship site.
- Yercaud hill station (30 km) offers scenic day trips.
- Steel plant and textile industry shape the economy.