✓ Astronomical calculations for Salem · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Salem on Sunday, February 22, 2026
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
6:25 PM
Moonrise
9:52 AM
Moonset
10:48 PM
Panchang Today in Salem
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Panchami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:11 AM
Shashthi
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Ashwini
till 5:54 PM
Bharani
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Bava
till 12:08 AM
Balava
till 11:11 AM
Kaulava
till 10:11 PM
Taitila
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shukla
till 1:08 PM
Brahma
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 5:54 PMAshwini Nakshatra on Sunday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
Muhurat Today in Salem
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Rahu Kaal
4:57 PM - 6:25 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:06 PM - 12:54 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
5:00 AM - 5:48 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:13 PM - 6:37 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
12:30 PM - 1:59 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
3:28 PM - 4:57 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
4:51 PM - 5:38 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
14:07 – 15:38
Ashwini Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Salem
11.65376, 78.15538 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 49m
🌒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.