Purnima & Amavasya Dates — May 2027
Exact full-moon and new-moon times in IST, Ekadashi and Sankranti dates, and the daily tithi for May 2027.
Purnima in May 2027: Thu, 20 May 2027, 4:29 pm. Amavasya: Thu, 6 May 2027, 4:29 pm. Ekadashi falls on Sun, 2 May 2027 (Krishna) and Sun, 16 May 2027 (Shukla). The Sun enters Taurus (Sat, 15 May 2027, 12:15 pm) — the Sankranti. All times are Indian Standard Time.
Key moon dates — May 2027
| Event | Date & time (IST) | Crystal action |
|---|---|---|
| 🌕 Purnima (full moon) | Thu, 20 May 2027, 4:29 pm | Charge & set intentions |
| Purnima tithi window | Wed 19 May, 4:03 pm → Thu 20 May, 4:29 pm | Vrat & puja follow the tithi, not the exact full-moon moment |
| 🌑 Amavasya (new moon) | Thu, 6 May 2027, 4:29 pm | Cleanse & release |
| Amavasya tithi window | Wed 5 May, 6:17 pm → Thu 6 May, 4:29 pm | Shraddha, snan-daan and Lakshmi Puja (Kartik) follow the tithi |
| Ekadashi (Krishna) | Sun, 2 May 2027 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
| Ekadashi (Shukla) | Sun, 16 May 2027 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
| Taurus Sankranti | Sat, 15 May 2027, 12:15 pm | Sun changes sign — wear sunstone or ruby substitute |
Daily tithi & nakshatra — May 2027
| Date | Tithi at sunrise | Moon nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, 1 May 2027 | Krishna Dashami | Shatabhisha |
| Sun, 2 May 2027 | Krishna Ekadashi | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Mon, 3 May 2027 | Krishna Dwadashi | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Tue, 4 May 2027 | Krishna Trayodashi | Revati |
| Wed, 5 May 2027 | Krishna Chaturdashi | Ashwini |
| Thu, 6 May 2027 | Krishna Amavasya | Bharani |
| Fri, 7 May 2027 | Shukla Pratipada | Krittika |
| Sat, 8 May 2027 | Shukla Dwitiya | Rohini |
| Sun, 9 May 2027 | Shukla Tritiya | Mrigashira |
| Mon, 10 May 2027 | Shukla Chaturthi | Ardra |
| Tue, 11 May 2027 | Shukla Shashthi | Punarvasu |
| Wed, 12 May 2027 | Shukla Saptami | Pushya |
| Thu, 13 May 2027 | Shukla Ashtami | Ashlesha |
| Fri, 14 May 2027 | Shukla Navami | Magha |
| Sat, 15 May 2027 | Shukla Dashami | Purva Phalguni |
| Sun, 16 May 2027 | Shukla Ekadashi | Uttara Phalguni |
| Mon, 17 May 2027 | Shukla Dwadashi | Hasta |
| Tue, 18 May 2027 | Shukla Trayodashi | Chitra |
| Wed, 19 May 2027 | Shukla Chaturdashi | Swati |
| Thu, 20 May 2027 | Shukla Purnima | Vishakha |
| Fri, 21 May 2027 | Krishna Pratipada | Anuradha |
| Sat, 22 May 2027 | Krishna Dwitiya | Jyeshtha |
| Sun, 23 May 2027 | Krishna Tritiya | Mula |
| Mon, 24 May 2027 | Krishna Chaturthi | Purva Ashadha |
| Tue, 25 May 2027 | Krishna Panchami | Uttara Ashadha |
| Wed, 26 May 2027 | Krishna Shashthi | Shravana |
| Thu, 27 May 2027 | Krishna Saptami | Dhanishta |
| Fri, 28 May 2027 | Krishna Saptami | Dhanishta |
| Sat, 29 May 2027 | Krishna Ashtami | Shatabhisha |
| Sun, 30 May 2027 | Krishna Navami | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Mon, 31 May 2027 | Krishna Dashami | Uttara Bhadrapada |
Purnima ritual: charge your crystals
- Cleanse first — smoke (loban, camphor), sound or a selenite plate.
- Place stones where they will see the moon: windowsill, balcony or garden. No water needed.
- Set one intention per stone; chanting Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah 108 times honours Chandra.
- Collect sun-sensitive stones (amethyst, rose quartz, citrine) before harsh morning light.
Amavasya ritual: cleanse and release
Amavasya is not a charging night. Cleanse the stones you wore through a heavy month and write down what you want to let go of; keep black tourmaline or amethyst on the list overnight. Full method-by-method safety is in how to cleanse and energise crystals.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Purnima in May 2027?+
The full moon (Purnima) is on Thu, 20 May 2027, 4:29 pm IST. Vrats follow the tithi at sunrise or moonrise, so check your local Panchang for fasting day.
When is Amavasya in May 2027?+
The new moon (Amavasya) is on Thu, 6 May 2027, 4:29 pm IST.
When is Ekadashi in May 2027?+
By sunrise tithi in IST, Ekadashi falls on Sun, 2 May 2027 (Krishna Paksha) and Sun, 16 May 2027 (Shukla Paksha). Smarta and Vaishnava traditions can observe it a day apart.
Can I charge crystals on the night before Purnima?+
Yes. The Moon is over 95% illuminated for about a day either side of full moon, so the nearest clear night works well.
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