Salem Panchang

Thursday, August 20, 2026

In short

Panchang for Salem on Thursday, August 20, 2026: Shukla Paksha Ashtami, Vishakha Nakshatra, Indra Yoga. Sunrise is 6:07 AM and sunset 6:33 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 1:53 PM – 3:27 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Ashtami
until 9:19 PM
Nakshatra
Vishakha
until 9:08 AM
Yoga
Indra
until 4:25 AM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 8:16 AM
Weekday
Thursday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
6:07 AM
Sunset
6:33 PM
Moonrise
12:29 PM
Moonset
12:04 AM

Bhadra (Vishti karana) is active today — avoid auspicious beginnings during it.

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:55 AM – 12:45 PM
Brahma Muhurta4:31 AM – 5:19 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal1:53 PM – 3:27 PM
Yamaganda6:07 AM – 7:41 AM
Gulika9:14 AM – 10:47 AM

Choghadiya

Day

ShubhAuspicious6:07 AM – 7:41 AM
RogInauspicious7:41 AM – 9:14 AM
UdvegInauspicious9:14 AM – 10:47 AM
CharNeutral10:47 AM – 12:20 PM
LabhAuspicious12:20 PM – 1:53 PM
AmritAuspicious1:53 PM – 3:27 PM
KaalInauspicious3:27 PM – 5:00 PM
ShubhAuspicious5:00 PM – 6:33 PM

Night

AmritAuspicious6:33 PM – 8:00 PM
KaalInauspicious8:00 PM – 9:27 PM
ShubhAuspicious9:27 PM – 10:54 PM
RogInauspicious10:54 PM – 12:20 AM
UdvegInauspicious12:20 AM – 1:47 AM
CharNeutral1:47 AM – 3:14 AM
LabhAuspicious3:14 AM – 4:41 AM
AmritAuspicious4:41 AM – 6:07 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Salem?

Today in Salem it is Shukla Paksha Ashtami, lasting until 9:19 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Salem today?

Rahu Kaal in Salem today runs 1:53 PM – 3:27 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Salem today?

Sunrise in Salem is at 6:07 AM and sunset at 6:33 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Salem today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Salem runs 11:55 AM – 12:45 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.