✓ Astronomical calculations for Salem · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Salem on Saturday, May 23, 2026
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
6:35 PM
Moonrise
12:12 PM
Moonset
12:10 AM
Panchang Today in Salem
Masa
Adhika Jyeshtha
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Saptami
Shukla Paksha
till 5:06 AM
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vanija
till 5:06 AM
Vishti
till 4:41 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Dhruva
till 6:13 AM
Vyaghata
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Muhurat Today in Salem
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Rahu Kaal
9:03 AM - 10:38 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:50 AM - 12:38 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:16 AM - 5:04 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:23 PM - 6:47 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
1:49 PM - 3:24 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
5:52 AM - 7:28 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
5:52 AM - 6:43 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
6:43 AM - 7:34 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
14:09 – 15:45
Magha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Salem
11.65376, 78.15538 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 43m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing 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.