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Saturday, 19 September 2026

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana & Rahu Kaal for Salem

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Tithi
AshtamiShukla Paksha · Tithi 8upto 15:28
Nakshatra
Moon in (धनु)upto 01:43
Sunrise
06:10
Sunset
18:12
Moonrise
12:50
Moonset
00:33
Moon Rashi
Sun Rashi
Lagna
Paksha
Shukla

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How is this Panchang calculated?+
Selected place
Salem
Calculation date
2026-09-19
Local timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Calculation coordinates (latitude, longitude)
11.6643, 78.146

The tithi and nakshatra shown are those at local sunrise on the selected date. They can change during the day; their end times mark the next transition.

Sunrise and sunset depend on your location. Tithi transitions occur at the same instant worldwide, but their local clock times differ. The tithi present at sunrise can therefore differ between places.

Tithi — the lunar day

Each 12° interval of the Moon’s angular separation from the Sun is one tithi. A tithi can start or end at any hour; it is not a fixed 24-hour day.

Nakshatra — the Moon’s position

The sidereal zodiac is divided into 27 equal sections. The section containing the Moon at sunrise gives the nakshatra shown here.

Calculation method

Sun and Moon positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris. Rashi and nakshatra use the sidereal zodiac with Lahiri ayanamsa, the adjustment between tropical and sidereal positions.

Astronomy and traditional guidance

Celestial positions and rise/set times come from astronomical calculations. Rahu Kaal and auspicious muhurat labels apply traditional Jyotish rules to those timings; they are not scientific predictions of personal outcomes.

Timing limitations

If the sunrise or sunset calculation is unavailable, approximate times may be used. This result does not identify whether that fallback was used. A missing Moon time means the time is unavailable, not proof that the Moon does not rise or set that day.

Swiss Ephemeris calculation reference
Yoga
Ayushmanupto 14:29
Karana
Bava

Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods

Rahu Kaal
09:1110:41
Yamaghanta
13:4115:12
Gulika Kaal
06:1007:40
Brahma Muhurat ✓
04:3405:22
Amrit Kaal ✓
18:3120:19
Abhijit Muhurta ✓
11:4712:35
Planetary Positions+
सूर्य
1.9°
चंद्र
3.7°
मंगल
0.3°
बुध
19.3°
गुरु
23.1°
शुक्र
10.7°
शनि
18.3°R
राहु
4.1°R
केतु
4.1°R
Calendar systemsParabhava
SamvatsaraParabhava (40/60)
AyanaDakshinayana
RituSharad
GolaYamya
Solar monthKanya
EraYearNew year at
Vikram Samvat2083Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
Shaka Samvat1948Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
Gujarati Samvat2082Kartika Shukla Pratipada
Kali Samvat5128Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
Bengali San1433Mesha Sankranti (Pohela Boishakh)
Direction, vasa and day divisions
Disha Shool (avoid)East
Rahu VasaEast
Chandra VasaEast
AgnivasaPatal
ShivavasaShmashan
Anandadi YogaGada
Day length12.04 h
Night length11.96 h
Madhyahna10:59 – 13:23
Pratah Sandhya05:22 – 06:10
Sayahna Sandhya18:12 – 19:00
Godhuli17:48 – 18:36
Vijaya Muhurta14:12 – 15:00
Nishita Muhurta23:47 – 00:35
Tarabalam & Chandrabalam15 nakshatras favourable

Find your own janma nakshatra and rashi below.

PanchakaRaja Panchaka

Favourable

Nakshatra: Bharani (Parama Mitra), Krittika (Mitra), Mrigashira (Sadhaka), Punarvasu (Kshema), Ashlesha (Sampat), Purva Phalguni (Parama Mitra), Uttara Phalguni (Mitra), Chitra (Sadhaka), Vishakha (Kshema), Jyeshtha (Sampat), Purva Ashadha (Parama Mitra), Uttara Ashadha (Mitra), Dhanishta (Sadhaka), Purva Bhadrapada (Kshema), Revati (Sampat)

Rashi: mithun, kark, tula, dhanu, kumbh, meen

Mixed

Nakshatra: Ashwini (Janma), Magha (Janma), Moola (Janma)

Rashi: mesh, singh, vrishchik

Avoid

Nakshatra: Rohini (Vadha), Ardra (Pratyari), Pushya (Vipat), Hasta (Vadha), Swati (Pratyari), Anuradha (Vipat), Shravana (Vadha), Shatabhisha (Pratyari), Uttara Bhadrapada (Vipat)

Rashi: vrishabh, kanya, makar

A Panchang for Salem is the day's Hindu almanac computed from the city's own sunrise, sunset and coordinates, never one standard clock. It reads five angas together — Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga and Karana — to describe the day's quality and choose supportive timings for puja, vrat and new beginnings.

Salem Panchang — सेलम पंचांग

State

Tamil Nadu

Sunrise Range

5:57–6:45 AM

Coordinates

11.66°N, 78.15°E

Daily almanac values for Salem use its governed Tamil Nadu location record and Asia/Kolkata timezone; the engine computes each date instead of copying another city's timetable.

Salem's solar year — sunrise, sunset and day length

In Salem the longest day runs 12h 41m (June) and the shortest 11h 19m (December) — a seasonal swing of 1h 22m. Solar noon falls +18m from the 12:00 clock hour because Salem sits at 78.15°E rather than on the 82.5°E IST meridian. Every Tithi, Nakshatra and Rahu Kaal window on this page is derived from that sunrise, not from a national average.

Sunrise, sunset and day length in Salem — the 15th of each month, 2026 (Swiss Ephemeris at 11.66°N 78.15°E)
MonthSunriseSunsetDay lengthSolar noonChange
January06:4518:0911h 24m12:27
February06:4218:2111h 39m12:32+15m
March06:2818:2511h 56m12:26+17m
April06:0918:2612h 16m12:18+20m
May05:5818:3012h 32m12:14+16m
June05:5718:3812h 41m12:18+9m
July06:0518:4212h 37m12:23−4m
August06:1018:3412h 24m12:22−13m
September06:1018:1512h 05m12:13−19m
October06:1017:5611h 46m12:03−19m
November06:1817:4611h 28m12:02−18m
December06:3317:5211h 19m12:12−9m

Which places near Salem can read these Panchang timings

Kondalampatti lies 4 km south-west of Salem and sees sunrise 0m to +1m against it, so the sunrise row of this Panchang moves by that much there. Across every place listed below the shift runs −2m to +3m and each of the eight daylight periods keeps the same length it has here, so the periods do not stretch — only the boundary moves.

Recorded places within 150 km of Salem and their own sunrise — across twelve monthly samples in 2026 (places from GeoNames geographical database (CC BY 4.0), times from Swiss Ephemeris)
Nearby placeDistanceDirectionSunrise vs herePeriod length
Kondalampatti4 kmsouth-west0m to +1msame
Idangansalai18 kmwest0m to +1msame
Taramangalam19 kmwest0m to +1msame
Rasipuram23 kmsouth−1m to +1msame
Namagiripettai27 kmsouth-east−1m to 0msame
Mechcheri29 kmnorth-west0m to +1msame
Idappadi35 kmwest+1m to +2msame
Pottaneri Nallakavundanpatti35 kmnorth-west+1m to +2msame
Sankagiri37 kmsouth-west0m to +2msame
Mettur40 kmwest+1m to +2msame
Pallippatti41 kmnorth-east−2m to −1msame
Tiruchengode42 kmsouth-west0m to +2msame
Tammampatti45 kmsouth-east−2m to −1msame
Narasingapuram48 kmeast−2m to −1msame
Namakkal49 kmsouth−1m to +1msame
Lakkanahalli50 kmnorth−1m to +1msame
Attur50 kmeast−2m to −1msame
Dharmapuri52 kmnorth−1m to +1msame
Tattankuttai53 kmsouth-west+1m to +3msame
Alampalaiyam53 kmsouth-west+1m to +2msame

Five Elements of Salem Panchang

The traditional Panchang (पंचांग, meaning “five limbs”) comprises five essential elements that determine auspiciousness for any activity in Salem:

Tithi (तिथि)

Lunar day — the angular relationship between Sun and Moon. 30 Tithis per lunar month.

Nakshatra (नक्षत्र)

Lunar mansion — the constellation the Moon occupies. 27 Nakshatras in the lunar zodiac.

Yoga (योग)

Combination of Sun and Moon longitudes. 27 Yogas from Vishkambha to Vaidhriti.

Karana (करण)

Half-Tithi — there are 11 Karanas, cycling through 60 Karanas in a lunar month.

Vara (वार)

Day of the week, each ruled by a planet (Sun=Sunday through Saturn=Saturday).

Salem Festivals & Panchang

Salem's major festivals — — are calculated using the Hindu lunisolar calendar. Festival dates change each year because the lunar calendar drifts against the solar calendar. The Panchang above shows today's Tithi and Nakshatra. For complete annual festival almanacs with specific timings for Salem, use the Ishvaram Jyotish app.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is today's Panchang calculated for Salem?

The Panchang for Salem is calculated using Swiss Ephemeris with Salem's exact coordinates (Tamil Nadu, latitude/longitude). Sunrise in Salem ranges from 5:57–6:45 AM seasonally, which affects the start of each Tithi. The Panchang shows today's Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and planetary positions — all calibrated to Salem's local time.

Can nearby towns like Kondalampatti use Salem's Panchang timings?

Almost, with a small shift. Kondalampatti lies 4 km south-west of Salem and sees sunrise 0m to +1m against it, so the sunrise row of this Panchang moves by that much there. Across the recorded places within 150 km of Salem that shift stays between −2m and +3m through the year — the nearby-place table above lists each one. For a town whose shift runs past a few minutes, compute with its own coordinates instead of copying Salem's slot.

Why are Salem's Panchang timings different from other cities?

Panchang timings vary because they are based on actual astronomical observations for a specific location. Salem's sunrise (5:57–6:45 AM), longitude, and latitude determine the precise start and end times of Tithis, Nakshatras, and Yogas. A Salem Panchang uses the city's actual coordinates rather than a single standard Indian time.

When is undefined in Salem in 2025–2026?

undefined dates are determined by the Hindu lunisolar calendar and are the same across India, though local observance customs vary. The Panchang above shows today's Tithi and Nakshatra, which you can use to track approaching festivals. For annual festival calendars, the Ishvaram Jyotish app provides complete Indian festival almanacs with Salem-specific timing where relevant.

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