Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Daily Almanac
Today is Tuesday, in the Krishna Paksha. The tithi is Chaturdashi till morning, then Amavasya begins. Chaturdashi is an intense day. Take big decisions with care. The Moon is in Ashwini nakshatra till afternoon, then Bharani. Amrit Siddhi Yoga is on today, a rare good time for any new start. Start new work in Abhijit Muhurta, 11:51 to 12:44, and avoid it in Rahu Kaal, 15:39 to 17:19. The Moon and the Sun are both in Mesha rashi.
Purushottam Maas
Adhika Chaitra
Sacred lunar leap month — a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Krishna Chaturdashi
Prev day 14:40 upto Same day 11:41
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then
Amavasya
Same day 11:41 Next day 08:51
Chaturdashi — an intense, transformative day. Best used cautiously for major decisions.
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Tuesday
Tuesday — ruled by Mars. An energetic, assertive day; good for action and physical work, less so for delicate matters.
- AmantaChaitraPurnimantaVaishakha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Ashwini
Prev day 17:42 upto Same day 15:32
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then
Bharani
Same day 15:32 Next day 13:33
Light nakshatra — suited for swift, light activities — short trips, communications.
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Ayushman
Same day 00:27 upto Same day 20:58
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then
Saubhagya
Same day 20:58 Next day 17:40
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Shakuni
Same day 01:10 upto Same day 11:41
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then
Chatushpada
Same day 11:41 Same day 22:14
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then
Naga
Same day 22:14 Next day 08:51
A fixed karana — these occur only at month-end and mark transitions. Often used for finishing pending matters.
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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.
Each day and night splits into twelve planetary hours, each ruled by a planet. The ruling planet sets the hour's tone — pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.
Krishna Chaturdashi · Tue
May 7
Daily Almanac
Daytime periods
8·1h 41m| 05:3507:16 | ||
| 07:1608:56 | ||
| 08:5610:37 | ||
| 10:3712:17 | ||
| 12:1713:58 | ||
| 13:5815:39 | ||
| 15:3917:19 | ||
| 17:1919:00 |
Night periods
8·1h 19m| 19:0020:19 | ||
| 20:1921:38 | ||
| 21:3822:58 | ||
| 22:5800:17 | ||
| 00:1701:36 | ||
| 01:3602:56 | ||
| 02:5604:15 | ||
| 04:1505:34 |
Daytime periods
8·1h 41m| 05:3507:16 | ||
| 07:1608:56 | ||
| 08:5610:37 | ||
| 10:3712:17 | ||
| 12:1713:58 | ||
| 13:5815:39 | ||
| 15:3917:19 | ||
| 17:1919:00 |
Night periods
8·1h 19m| 19:0020:19 | ||
| 20:1921:38 | ||
| 21:3822:58 | ||
| 22:5800:17 | ||
| 00:1701:36 | ||
| 01:3602:56 | ||
| 02:5604:15 | ||
| 04:1505:34 |
| 04:10→04:53 | ||
| 11:51→12:44 | ||
| 08:59→10:26 | ||
| 15:39→17:19 | ||
| 08:56→10:37 | ||
| 12:17→13:58 | ||
| 11:53→13:21 |
Daytime hours
12·1h 7m| 05:3506:42 | ||
| 06:4207:49 | ||
| 07:4908:56 | ||
| 08:5610:03 | ||
| 10:0311:10 | ||
| 11:1012:17 | ||
| 12:1713:24 | ||
| 13:2414:31 | ||
| 14:3115:39 | ||
| 15:3916:46 | ||
| 16:4617:53 | ||
| 17:5319:00 |
Night hours
12·53 min| 19:0019:53 | ||
| 19:5320:45 | ||
| 20:4521:38 | ||
| 21:3822:31 | ||
| 22:3123:24 | ||
| 23:2400:17 | ||
| 00:1701:10 | ||
| 01:1002:03 | ||
| 02:0302:56 | ||
| 02:5603:49 | ||
| 03:4904:41 | ||
| 04:4105:34 |
Calculated using Lahiri ayanamsa and the Drik Ganita (true-position) method.
FAQs
- What is the tithi on May 7, 2024?
- The tithi on May 7, 2024 is Krishna Chaturdashi.
- What nakshatra is active on May 7, 2024?
- Ashwini nakshatra is active, with Ayushman yoga.
- When are sunrise and sunset on May 7, 2024?
- In New Delhi, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset is at 19:00.
- When is Rahu Kalam on May 7, 2024?
- In New Delhi, Rahu Kalam runs from 15:39–17:19. Important new ventures are traditionally avoided during this window.



