✓ Astronomical calculations for Shimla · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Shimla on Saturday, May 23, 2026
Sunrise
5:21 AM
Sunset
7:14 PM
Moonrise
11:56 AM
Moonset
12:39 AM
Panchang Today in Shimla
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 Shimla
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Rahu Kaal
8:49 AM - 10:34 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:54 AM - 12:42 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
3:45 AM - 4:33 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
7:02 PM - 7:26 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
2:02 PM - 3:46 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
5:21 AM - 7:05 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
5:21 AM - 6:17 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
6:17 AM - 7:12 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
Shimla
31.10442, 77.16662 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:13h 53m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
- 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.