Wednesday, May 5, 2027
Daily Almanac
Today is Wednesday. The tithi is Chaturdashi until 18:17, after which Amavasya runs until 16:28 (tomorrow). The nakshatra is Ashwini until 02:32 (tomorrow), then Bharani until 01:18 (tomorrow). Today's yoga is Priti until 14:16, then Ayushman until 11:48 (tomorrow). The karana moves from Vishti (until 06:58) to Shakuni (until 18:17) and then to Chatushpada (until 05:26 (tomorrow)). Avoid important new work during Rahu Kalam, 12:18 to 13:58. The Moon transits Aries rashi while the Sun sits in Aries.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Krishna Chaturdashi
Prev day 19:31 Same day 18:17
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Amavasya
Same day 18:17 Next day 16:28
Chaturdashi — an intense, transformative day. Best used cautiously for major decisions.
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Wednesday
Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.
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Vaishakha · Jyeshtha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Ashwini · Pada 1
Same day 03:15 Next day 02:32
Light nakshatra — suited for swift, light activities — short trips, communications.
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Priti
Prev day 16:15 Same day 14:16
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Ayushman
Same day 14:16 Next day 11:48
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Vishti
Prev day 19:31 Same day 06:58
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Shakuni
Same day 06:58 Same day 18:17
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Chatushpada
Same day 18:17 Next day 05:26
Vishti (Bhadra) karana — traditionally avoided for important new work; routine tasks are fine.
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Day at a glance
Panchang windows not defined here today
Choghadiya, Gowri and Rahu Kalam each divide local daylight into eight parts. At very high latitudes (above ~66°) the sun can stay up — or stay down — for the whole day, so a local sunrise/sunset pair doesn't exist for this date. Tithi, nakshatra and yoga above are still valid.
A North Indian timing system: eight day windows and eight night windows, each rated good, neutral, or bad. A quick way to pick (or avoid) a slot for an everyday task.
A South Indian tradition that splits the day and night into eight Gowri windows each — used for picking auspicious slots for everyday work.
A short-list of the six most important windows — three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and three to avoid (Rahu, Yamaganda, Gulika). Some days may show fewer if a window isn't computed.
Krishna Chaturdashi · Wed
May 5
Daily Almanac
Daytime periods
8 · 1h 40m| 05:37 07:17 | ||
| 07:17 08:57 | ||
| 08:57 10:37 | ||
| 10:37 12:18 | ||
| 12:18 13:58 | ||
| 13:58 15:38 | ||
| 15:38 17:18 | ||
| 17:18 18:58 |
Night periods
8 · 1h 20m| 18:58 20:18 | ||
| 20:18 21:38 | ||
| 21:38 22:57 | ||
| 22:57 00:17 | ||
| 00:17 01:37 | ||
| 01:37 02:57 | ||
| 02:57 04:17 | ||
| 04:17 05:36 |
Daytime periods
8 · 1h 40m| 05:37 07:17 | ||
| 07:17 08:57 | ||
| 08:57 10:37 | ||
| 10:37 12:18 | ||
| 12:18 13:58 | ||
| 13:58 15:38 | ||
| 15:38 17:18 | ||
| 17:18 18:58 |
Night periods
8 · 1h 20m| 18:58 20:18 | ||
| 20:18 21:38 | ||
| 21:38 22:57 | ||
| 22:57 00:17 | ||
| 00:17 01:37 | ||
| 01:37 02:57 | ||
| 02:57 04:17 | ||
| 04:17 05:36 |
| 04:12 → 04:54 | ||
| 19:33 → 21:06 | ||
| 12:18 → 13:58 | ||
| 07:17 → 08:57 | ||
| 10:37 → 12:18 | ||
| 22:39 → 00:12 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
FAQs
- What is the tithi on May 5, 2027?
- The tithi on May 5, 2027 is Krishna Chaturdashi.
- What nakshatra is active on May 5, 2027?
- Ashwini nakshatra is active, with Priti yoga.
- When are sunrise and sunset on May 5, 2027?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset is at 18:58.
- When is Rahu Kalam on May 5, 2027?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kalam runs from 12:18–13:58. Important new ventures are traditionally avoided during this window.