Salem Panchang for Thursday, 6 August 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. All times are IST (UTC+05:30) for 11.6643° N, 78.1460° E.
Salem Panchang at a glance
- In Salem on 6 August 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Ashtami until 6:53 PM, then Krishna Navami until 4:37 PM on 7 Aug (IST).
- The nakshatra in Salem on 6 August 2026 is Bharani until 8:13 PM, then Krittika until 6:43 PM on 7 Aug (IST).
- The yoga in Salem on 6 August 2026 is Ganda until 3:01 PM, then Vriddhi until 12:11 PM on 7 Aug (IST).
- The karana in Salem on 6 August 2026 is Balava until 7:51 AM, then Kaulava until 6:53 PM, then Taitila until 5:48 AM on 7 Aug, then Gara until 4:37 PM on 7 Aug (IST).
- Sunrise in Salem on 6 August 2026 is at 6:05 AM and sunset is at 6:40 PM (IST).
- In Salem on 6 August 2026, there is no moonrise and moonset is at 12:25 PM (IST).
- Rahu Kaal in Salem on 6 August 2026 is from 1:57 PM to 3:32 PM (IST).
- Yamaganda in Salem on 6 August 2026 is from 6:05 AM to 7:40 AM (IST).
- Gulika Kaal in Salem on 6 August 2026 is from 9:14 AM to 10:48 AM (IST).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Salem on 6 August 2026 is from 11:58 AM to 12:48 PM (IST).
- Panchak is not in effect in Salem on 6 August 2026.
- The Moon in Salem on 6 August 2026 is in Mesha (Aries) until 1:53 AM on 7 Aug, then Vrishabha (Taurus) until 10:05 PM on 8 Aug (IST).
- The lunar month is Ashadha (Amanta) and Shravana (Purnimanta), Krishna Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Thursday |
| Tithi | Krishna Ashtami until Krishna Navami until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Krishna Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Bharani until Krittika until |
| Yoga | Ganda until Vriddhi until |
| Karana | Balava until Kaulava until Taitila until Gara until |
| Moon sign | Mesha (Aries) until Vrishabha (Taurus) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Karka (Cancer) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 12 h 35 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 11 h 25 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Salem
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
No tithi-based vrat from our list falls on 6 August 2026 in Salem.
Texts for this day
- Aarti: Om Jai Jagdish Hare Editorial link: Thursday is customarily dedicated to Vishnu.
Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.
Hindu calendar
| Lunar month (Amanta) | Ashadha |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Shravana |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Salem on 6 August 2026?
- In Salem on 6 August 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Ashtami until 6:53 PM, then Krishna Navami until 4:37 PM on 7 Aug (IST).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Salem on 6 August 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Salem on 6 August 2026 is from 1:57 PM to 3:32 PM (IST). Rahu Kaal is one of the eight equal parts of daytime between sunrise and sunset; which part it is depends on the weekday.
- What is the nakshatra in Salem on 6 August 2026?
- The nakshatra in Salem on 6 August 2026 is Bharani until 8:13 PM, then Krittika until 6:43 PM on 7 Aug (IST).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Salem on 6 August 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Salem on 6 August 2026 is from 11:58 AM to 12:48 PM (IST). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Shubh 6:05 AM–7:40 AM, Labh 12:23 PM–1:57 PM, Amrit 1:57 PM–3:32 PM, Shubh 5:06 PM–6:40 PM (IST).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Salem on 6 August 2026?
- Sunrise in Salem on 6 August 2026 is at 6:05 AM and sunset is at 6:40 PM (IST).
- Is there Panchak in Salem on 6 August 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Salem on 6 August 2026.
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How this is calculated
Vedic Drishti calculates this Panchang with Swiss Ephemeris 2.10.03 and the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa for Salem at 11.6643° N, 78.1460° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are IST (UTC+05:30) with seconds dropped. Methodology