Paksha calendar
Krishna Paksha in May 2027
Krishna Paksha is the waning fortnight, from the day after Purnima to Amavasya. The Moon shrinks each night; vrata days like Sankashti Chaturthi and monthly Shivaratri fall in this half.
Direct answer
When is Krishna Paksha in May 2027?
In May 2027, Vaishakha Krishna Paksha from 1 May 2027 to 6 May 2027, and Jyeshtha Krishna Paksha from 21 May 2027 to 31 May 2027 for the Mumbai India-baseline Panchang.
Vaishakha Krishna Paksha: 1 May 2027 – 6 May 2027
Part of the Vaishakha month calendar.
Jyeshtha Krishna Paksha: 21 May 2027 – 31 May 2027
Part of the Jyeshtha month calendar.
Common questions
When does Krishna Paksha start in May 2027?
The Krishna Paksha windows in May 2027: Vaishakha Krishna Paksha from 1 May 2027 to 6 May 2027, and Jyeshtha Krishna Paksha from 21 May 2027 to 31 May 2027.
Why can one civil month have two windows?
A lunar fortnight is about 14–15 civil days, so a civil month usually contains one full Krishna Paksha and can also catch the tail of the previous one at the start of the month. The Hindu month label changes between the two windows.
Do these dates change by city?
The paksha itself is a Moon phase and does not depend on location, but the tithi at sunrise can differ by a day between time zones. This table uses the Mumbai India-baseline sunrise.