Today's Panchang for Salem, Tamil Nadu — Tithi, Nakshatra & Muhurat
Today's Panchang for Salem
Today's Panchang for Salem, Tamil Nadu gives the five limbs (panch-anga) of the Hindu calendar — tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana and vaar (weekday) — calculated for Salem's location and sunrise.
As of today, the Panchang for Salem, Tamil Nadu shows tithi Chaturdashi (Krishna (waning)), the Moon in Chitra nakshatra, yoga आयुष्मान् and karana शकुनि on Sunday. Sunrise is around 06:12 AM, sunset 05:49 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 04:22 PM–05:49 PM, Gulika Kaal 02:55 PM–04:22 PM, Yamaganda 12:01 PM–01:28 PM. The auspicious Abhijit Muhurat is 11:37 AM–12:24 PM, with 4 auspicious Choghadiya windows through the day.
The Five Elements of Panchang
- Tithi — the lunar day, central to fasts and festivals
- Nakshatra — the Moon's constellation, key for muhurat
- Yoga — the Sun–Moon combination affecting the day's quality
- Karana — half of a tithi, used in timing
- Vaar — the weekday and its ruling planet
Rahu Kaal, Shubh and Ashubh Muhurat in Salem
Today's Panchang for Salem also marks Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika Kaal — periods to avoid for new beginnings — alongside Abhijit and other shubh muhurats favourable for important work.
Sunrise, Sunset and Rahu Kaal in Salem Through 2026
Salem lies at 11.66°N, 78.15°E. Because Indian Standard Time is set for 82.5°E, local noon in Salem comes about 17 minutes after 12:00 IST, and in June the sun rises about 30 minutes later than in Delhi.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Brahma Muhurat | Abhijit Muhurat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer solstice (21 Jun) | 05:55 AM | 06:42 PM | 12h 47m | 04:19 AM–05:07 AM | 11:53 AM–12:44 PM |
| Autumn equinox (22 Sep) | 06:07 AM | 06:12 PM | 12h 05m | 04:31 AM–05:19 AM | 11:45 AM–12:34 PM |
| Winter solstice (21 Dec) | 06:33 AM | 05:57 PM | 11h 24m | 04:57 AM–05:45 AM | 11:52 AM–12:38 PM |
| Spring equinox (20 Mar) | 06:22 AM | 06:27 PM | 12h 05m | 04:46 AM–05:34 AM | 12:00 PM–12:49 PM |
The longest day in Salem is about 12h 47m and the shortest about 11h 24m; Brahma Muhurat (the pre-dawn window for meditation) and Abhijit Muhurat (the midday auspicious window) move with them.
Typical Rahu Kaal in Salem by weekday (late September; it shifts a few minutes with the season):
| Weekday | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:38 AM–09:09 AM |
| Tuesday | 03:11 PM–04:42 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:09 PM–01:40 PM |
| Thursday | 01:39 PM–03:10 PM |
| Friday | 10:38 AM–12:09 PM |
| Saturday | 09:08 AM–10:38 AM |
| Sunday | 04:39 PM–06:09 PM |
How to Use the Salem Panchang
Residents of Salem, Tamil Nadu use the daily Panchang to choose auspicious times for puja, travel, signing deals and ceremonies, and to observe tithis and festivals correctly.
For live, to-the-minute Panchang and a personalised muhurat, visit the daily Panchang tool on Astroly.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's tithi in Salem?
Today's tithi in Salem is Chaturdashi (Krishna (waning)), with the Moon in Chitra nakshatra.
What is Rahu Kaal in Salem today?
Rahu Kaal in Salem today is from 04:22 PM to 05:49 PM.
Why is Panchang different for Salem?
Panchang timings depend on Salem's longitude and sunrise, so they differ slightly from other cities.