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Solar and Lunar Events in Shimla on Friday, August 21, 2026
Sunrise
5:50 AM
Sunset
6:57 PM
Moonrise
2:15 PM
Moonset
12:07 AM
Panchang Today in Shimla
Masa
Shravana
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
all day
Tithi
Navami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Dashami
Shukla Paksha
till 2:01 AM, 23 Aug
Karana
Balava
till 10:27 AM
Kaulava
till 11:37 PM
Taitila
till 12:49 PM, 22 Aug
Yoga
Indra
till 4:25 AM
Vaidhriti
till 5:18 AM, 22 Aug
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 11:53 AMAnuradha Nakshatra on Friday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
See all dates & timings→Muhurat Today in Shimla
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Rahu Kaal
10:45 AM - 12:24 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:14 AM - 5:02 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:58 AM - 12:50 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:45 PM - 7:09 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Gulika Kaal
7:29 AM - 9:07 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:28 AM - 9:20 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
12:50 PM - 1:42 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Yamaganda
3:41 PM - 5:19 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Varjyam
18:10 – 19:58
Jyeshtha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Location Info
Shimla
31.10442, 77.16662 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:13h 7m
🌔Moon Phase:Bahula Chandra (Waxing Gibbous)
- Colonial hill station with cool summers and snowy winters.
- Monsoon brings landslides; check road conditions before travel.
- December–February snowfall makes roads challenging but scenic.
Cultural Heritage
- Jakhu Temple (Hanuman) offers panoramic Himalayan views.
- Christ Church and colonial architecture blend with local culture.
- Summer Festival (May–Jun) showcases folk arts and crafts.