✓ Astronomical calculations for Shillong · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Shillong on Saturday, May 23, 2026
Sunrise
4:34 AM
Sunset
6:04 PM
Moonrise
11:01 AM
Moonset
12:06 AM
Panchang Today in Shillong
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 Shillong
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Rahu Kaal
7:56 AM - 9:38 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
10:55 AM - 11:43 AM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
2:58 AM - 3:46 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:52 PM - 6:16 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
1:00 PM - 2:41 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
4:34 AM - 6:15 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
4:34 AM - 5:28 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
5:28 AM - 6:22 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
Shillong
25.56892, 91.88313 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:13h 30m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
- Northeast hill station with pleasant summers and cold winters.
- Monsoon (Jun–Sep) is very heavy; 'Scotland of the East' turns misty.
- Cherry Blossom Festival (Nov) is a unique attraction.
Cultural Heritage
- Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians anchors the city's Christianity.
- Wangala (harvest festival) celebrates Garo tribal traditions.
- Shillong Peak and Umiam Lake add natural beauty to the experience.