✓ Astronomical calculations for Salem · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Salem on Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Sunrise
6:06 AM
Sunset
6:04 PM
Moonrise
2:06 AM
Moonset
3:00 PM
Panchang Today in Salem
Masa
Ashwin
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
all day
Tithi
Dashami
Krishna Paksha
till 2:09 AM
Ekadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 12:35 AM, 7 Oct
Karana
Vishti
till 2:09 AM
Bava
till 1:20 PM
Balava
till 12:35 AM, 7 Oct
Yoga
Siddha
till 7:20 AM
Sadhya
till 5:00 AM, 7 Oct
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 10:17 PMAshlesha Nakshatra on Tuesday
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
3:04 PM - 4:34 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:30 AM - 5:18 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:41 AM - 12:29 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:52 PM - 6:16 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Durmuhurta
8:30 AM - 9:17 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Yamaganda
9:06 AM - 10:35 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
12:05 PM - 1:35 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
2:05 PM - 2:52 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
13:02 – 14:34
Ashlesha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Today's Festival / Vrat
1
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Indira Ekadashi
ekadashi
Fasting Day
Location Info
Salem
11.65376, 78.15538 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 58m
🌘Moon Phase:Krishna Kshaya Chandra (Waning Crescent)
- 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.