✓ Astronomical calculations for Salem · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Salem on Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Sunrise
6:10 AM
Sunset
6:28 PM
Moonrise
11:49 PM
Moonset
10:29 AM
Panchang Today in Salem
Masa
Vaishakha
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Shashthi
Krishna Paksha
till 7:03 PM
Saptami
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Garaja
till 5:50 AM
Vanija
till 7:03 PM
Vishti
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Variyana
till 5:09 PM
Parigha
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Muhurat Today in Salem
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Rahu Kaal
12:19 PM - 1:51 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:34 AM - 5:22 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:54 AM - 12:43 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:16 PM - 6:40 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
7:42 AM - 9:14 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
10:47 AM - 12:19 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
11:54 AM - 12:43 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Salem
11.65376, 78.15538 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 18m
🌖Moon Phase:Krishna Ardhchandra (Waning 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.