Kannada Calendar 2027 May brings an important set of Hindu festivals and religious observances, including Varuthini Ekadashi, Akshaya Tritiya, Parashurama Jayanti, Ganga Saptami, Sita Navami, Vrishabha Sankranti, Mohini Ekadashi, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Narada Jayanti and Ekadanta Sankashti.
For the Kannada calendar, May 2027 covers the transition from Chaitra to Vaishakha 1949. This page focuses on the important dates that readers are most likely to search for, while keeping the calendar easy to scan rather than repeating unnecessary information.
The timings and observances on a Hindu calendar can vary by location, so Bengaluru-specific Panchang timings should be used when an exact Puja, fasting or Muhurat time is required.
Kannada Calendar 2027 May at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Month | May 2027 |
| Calendar | Kannada Calendar 2027 |
| Traditional period | Chaitra – Vaishakha 1949 |
| Total days | 31 |
| First day | Saturday, May 1 |
| Last day | Monday, May 31 |
| Important Ekadashi | Varuthini Ekadashi, Mohini Ekadashi |
| Major Festival | Akshaya Tritiya |
| Major Jayantis | Parashurama Jayanti, Narasimha Jayanti, Kurma Jayanti, Narada Jayanti |
| Sankranti | Vrishabha Sankranti |
| Purnima Festival | Buddha Purnima |
| Sankashti | Ekadanta Sankashti |
Kannada Calendar 2027 May Important Dates
| Date | Day | Tithi / Calendar Day | Important Festival or Observance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Saturday | Dashami Krishna | — |
| May 2 | Sunday | Ekadashi Krishna | Varuthini Ekadashi |
| May 3 | Monday | Dwadashi Krishna | — |
| May 4 | Tuesday | Trayodashi Krishna | Bhauma Pradosh Vrat |
| May 5 | Wednesday | Chaturdashi Krishna | — |
| May 6 | Thursday | Amavasya | Darsha Amavasya, Anvadhan, Chaitra Amavasya |
| May 7 | Friday | Pratipada Shukla | Ishti, Chandra Darshana |
| May 8 | Saturday | Dwitiya Shukla | Parashurama Jayanti |
| May 9 | Sunday | Tritiya Shukla | Akshaya Tritiya |
| May 10 | Monday | Chaturthi Shukla | — |
| May 11 | Tuesday | Panchami/Shashthi Shukla | — |
| May 12 | Wednesday | Saptami Shukla | Ganga Saptami |
| May 13 | Thursday | Ashtami Shukla | — |
| May 14 | Friday | Navami Shukla | Sita Navami |
| May 15 | Saturday | Dashami Shukla | Vrishabha Sankranti |
| May 16 | Sunday | Ekadashi Shukla | Mohini Ekadashi |
| May 17 | Monday | Dwadashi Shukla | Soma Pradosh Vrat |
| May 18 | Tuesday | Trayodashi Shukla | Narasimha Jayanti |
| May 19 | Wednesday | Chaturdashi Shukla | Kurma Jayanti |
| May 20 | Thursday | Purnima Shukla | Buddha Purnima, Anvadhan |
| May 21 | Friday | Pratipada Krishna | Narada Jayanti, Ishti |
| May 22 | Saturday | Dwitiya Krishna | — |
| May 23 | Sunday | Tritiya Krishna | Ekadanta Sankashti |
| May 24 | Monday | Chaturthi Krishna | — |
| May 25 | Tuesday | Panchami Krishna | — |
| May 26 | Wednesday | Shashthi Krishna | — |
| May 27 | Thursday | Saptami Krishna | — |
| May 28 | Friday | Ashtami Krishna | — |
| May 29 | Saturday | Ashtami/Navami Krishna | — |
| May 30 | Sunday | Navami Krishna | — |
| May 31 | Monday | Dashami Krishna | — |
These are the key May 2027 festival dates provided in the calendar data.
Varuthini Ekadashi 2027
Varuthini Ekadashi falls on Sunday, May 2, 2027.
Ekadashi is traditionally observed as a fasting and devotional day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees may follow different fasting practices depending on family tradition and local Panchang rules.
Kannada: ವರುಥಿನಿ ಏಕಾದಶಿ
When observing the fast, the exact Ekadashi Tithi and Parana time should be checked for the local city.
Bhauma Pradosh Vrat
Bhauma Pradosh Vrat falls on Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
Pradosh Vrat is associated with Lord Shiva and is observed during the Pradosh period around sunset. Since the Pradosh period depends on the local sunset time, Bengaluru readers should use local Panchang timings.
Kannada: ಭೌಮ ಪ್ರದೋಷ ವ್ರತ
Chaitra Amavasya 2027
Chaitra Amavasya is observed on Thursday, May 6, 2027.
The date is also listed for:
- Darsha Amavasya
- Anvadhan
- Chaitra Amavasya
Kannada: ಚೈತ್ರ ಅಮಾವಾಸ್ಯೆ
Amavasya is traditionally associated with prayers, remembrance of ancestors and other religious observances according to individual family customs.
Chandra Darshana
Chandra Darshana falls on Friday, May 7, 2027.
Chandra Darshana refers to sighting the new crescent Moon after Amavasya. The exact visibility can depend on the location and local sunset conditions.
Kannada: ಚಂದ್ರ ದರ್ಶನ
Parashurama Jayanti 2027
Parashurama Jayanti is observed on Saturday, May 8, 2027.
Parashurama is traditionally regarded as the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Devotees may observe the day with prayers and religious activities.
Kannada: ಪರಶುರಾಮ ಜಯಂತಿ
The May 2027 calendar places Parashurama Jayanti on May 8.
Akshaya Tritiya 2027
Akshaya Tritiya falls on Sunday, May 9, 2027.
Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most widely observed Hindu festivals associated with prosperity, charity, religious activities and auspicious beginnings.
Kannada: ಅಕ್ಷಯ ತೃತೀಯ
The word Akshaya is traditionally associated with something that does not diminish. Many families consider the day suitable for beginning new activities, making donations and performing religious ceremonies.
For activities requiring a specific Muhurat, the local Panchang should be consulted rather than relying only on the calendar date.
Ganga Saptami 2027
Ganga Saptami falls on Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
The festival is associated with Goddess Ganga and holds religious significance for devotees who worship the sacred river.
Kannada: ಗಂಗಾ ಸಪ್ತಮಿ
Sita Navami 2027
Sita Navami falls on Friday, May 14, 2027.
Sita Navami commemorates the birth of Goddess Sita and is observed by devotees with prayers and religious activities.
Kannada: ಸೀತಾ ನವಮಿ
The date is particularly relevant for readers searching for Sita Navami 2027 date and Sita Navami May 2027.
Vrishabha Sankranti 2027
Vrishabha Sankranti falls on Saturday, May 15, 2027.
Vrishabha Sankranti marks the Sun’s transition from Mesha (Aries) to Vrishabha (Taurus).
Kannada: ವೃಷಭ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ
Sankranti dates are based on the Sun’s movement between zodiac signs. The exact Sankranti moment can be important for religious observances and should therefore be checked using a location-specific Panchang.
Mohini Ekadashi 2027
Mohini Ekadashi falls on Sunday, May 16, 2027.
Mohini Ekadashi is an important Vaishnava observance associated with Lord Vishnu.
Kannada: ಮೋಹಿನಿ ಏಕಾದಶಿ
People observing the Ekadashi fast should check the local Parana time before breaking the fast.
Soma Pradosh Vrat
Soma Pradosh Vrat falls on Monday, May 17, 2027.
A Monday Pradosh is traditionally associated with Lord Shiva and is observed during the evening Pradosh period.
Kannada: ಸೋಮ ಪ್ರದೋಷ ವ್ರತ
Narasimha Jayanti 2027
Narasimha Jayanti falls on Tuesday, May 18, 2027.
Narasimha is the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, traditionally depicted as part human and part lion.
Kannada: ನರಸಿಂಹ ಜಯಂತಿ
Devotees may observe the day with Vishnu and Narasimha Puja, prayers and temple visits.
Kurma Jayanti 2027
Kurma Jayanti falls on Wednesday, May 19, 2027.
Kurma is traditionally regarded as the tortoise incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Kannada: ಕೂರ್ಮ ಜಯಂತಿ
The observance follows Narasimha Jayanti and comes immediately before Vaishakha Purnima and Buddha Purnima in the May calendar.
Buddha Purnima 2027
Buddha Purnima falls on Thursday, May 20, 2027.
Buddha Purnima is observed as an important Buddhist festival commemorating the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. In Hindu calendar traditions, the same full-moon day is known as Vaishakha Purnima.
The May calendar also lists Anvadhan on this date.
Kannada: ಬುದ್ಧ ಪೂರ್ಣಿಮೆ
Narada Jayanti 2027
Narada Jayanti falls on Friday, May 21, 2027.
Narada Jayanti commemorates Sage Narada, an important figure in Hindu religious traditions.
Kannada: ನಾರದ ಜಯಂತಿ
The date is also listed for Ishti.
Ekadanta Sankashti 2027
Ekadanta Sankashti falls on Sunday, May 23, 2027.
Sankashti Chaturthi is traditionally dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Devotees may observe a fast and perform Ganesha Puja, with the Moon-sighting and fasting schedule determined by the local Panchang.
Kannada: ಏಕದಂತ ಸಂಕಷ್ಟಿ
Hindu Calendar 2027 May: Quick Festival Guide
If you are looking for only the most important dates, this shorter list is useful:
Fasting and Vrat
- May 2 – Varuthini Ekadashi
- May 4 – Bhauma Pradosh Vrat
- May 16 – Mohini Ekadashi
- May 17 – Soma Pradosh Vrat
- May 23 – Ekadanta Sankashti
Major Festivals
- May 8 – Parashurama Jayanti
- May 9 – Akshaya Tritiya
- May 12 – Ganga Saptami
- May 14 – Sita Navami
- May 18 – Narasimha Jayanti
- May 19 – Kurma Jayanti
- May 20 – Buddha Purnima
- May 21 – Narada Jayanti
Amavasya and Sankranti
- May 6 – Chaitra Amavasya
- May 15 – Vrishabha Sankranti
May 2027 Kannada Panchang
The Kannada Panchang for May 2027 can be used to check:
- Tithi
- Nakshatra
- Paksha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Ekadashi
- Amavasya
- Purnima
- Sankranti
- Pradosh Vrat
- Sankashti Chaturthi
- Festival dates
- Important religious observances
For example, the calendar data shows May 24 as Navami Krishna with the Moon in Meena and Purva Bhadrapada, followed by May 25 as Dashami Krishna with Uttara Bhadrapada. This demonstrates why the daily Panchang is more useful than looking only at the monthly festival list.
May 2027 Sunrise and Sunset in Bengaluru
The following table gives the daily sunrise and sunset times for Bengaluru (Bangalore), Karnataka, for the full month of May 2027. Times are in Indian Standard Time (IST). The timings are calculated specifically for Bengaluru rather than using a national sunrise/sunset table.
| Date | Day | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | 5:59 AM | 6:34 PM |
| May 2, 2027 | Sunday | 5:58 AM | 6:34 PM |
| May 3, 2027 | Monday | 5:58 AM | 6:34 PM |
| May 4, 2027 | Tuesday | 5:57 AM | 6:35 PM |
| May 5, 2027 | Wednesday | 5:57 AM | 6:35 PM |
| May 6, 2027 | Thursday | 5:57 AM | 6:35 PM |
| May 7, 2027 | Friday | 5:56 AM | 6:35 PM |
| May 8, 2027 | Saturday | 5:56 AM | 6:35 PM |
| May 9, 2027 | Sunday | 5:56 AM | 6:36 PM |
| May 10, 2027 | Monday | 5:55 AM | 6:36 PM |
| May 11, 2027 | Tuesday | 5:55 AM | 6:36 PM |
| May 12, 2027 | Wednesday | 5:55 AM | 6:36 PM |
| May 13, 2027 | Thursday | 5:54 AM | 6:37 PM |
| May 14, 2027 | Friday | 5:54 AM | 6:37 PM |
| May 15, 2027 | Saturday | 5:54 AM | 6:37 PM |
| May 16, 2027 | Sunday | 5:54 AM | 6:37 PM |
| May 17, 2027 | Monday | 5:53 AM | 6:38 PM |
| May 18, 2027 | Tuesday | 5:53 AM | 6:38 PM |
| May 19, 2027 | Wednesday | 5:53 AM | 6:38 PM |
| May 20, 2027 | Thursday | 5:53 AM | 6:39 PM |
| May 21, 2027 | Friday | 5:53 AM | 6:39 PM |
| May 22, 2027 | Saturday | 5:53 AM | 6:39 PM |
| May 23, 2027 | Sunday | 5:52 AM | 6:39 PM |
| May 24, 2027 | Monday | 5:52 AM | 6:40 PM |
| May 25, 2027 | Tuesday | 5:52 AM | 6:40 PM |
| May 26, 2027 | Wednesday | 5:52 AM | 6:40 PM |
| May 27, 2027 | Thursday | 5:52 AM | 6:41 PM |
| May 28, 2027 | Friday | 5:52 AM | 6:41 PM |
| May 29, 2027 | Saturday | 5:52 AM | 6:41 PM |
| May 30, 2027 | Sunday | 5:52 AM | 6:41 PM |
| May 31, 2027 | Monday | 5:52 AM | 6:42 PM |
During May, Bengaluru’s sunrise gradually becomes earlier, from 5:59 AM on May 1 to 5:52 AM from May 23 onward, while sunset moves later from 6:34 PM to 6:42 PM by May 31.
Note: Different astronomical calculators can differ by around 1–2 minutes depending on the coordinates and calculation method. For a Bengaluru Panchang page, it is best to use one consistent calculation source throughout the site rather than mixing values from different sources.
May 2027 Kannada Calendar for Bengaluru
This Kannada Calendar 2027 May is particularly useful for readers in Bengaluru who want a simple monthly reference for festivals and Panchang-related information.
The most useful dates to save are:
| Date | What to Remember |
|---|---|
| May 2 | Varuthini Ekadashi |
| May 4 | Bhauma Pradosh Vrat |
| May 6 | Chaitra Amavasya |
| May 8 | Parashurama Jayanti |
| May 9 | Akshaya Tritiya |
| May 12 | Ganga Saptami |
| May 14 | Sita Navami |
| May 15 | Vrishabha Sankranti |
| May 16 | Mohini Ekadashi |
| May 18 | Narasimha Jayanti |
| May 19 | Kurma Jayanti |
| May 20 | Buddha Purnima |
| May 21 | Narada Jayanti |
| May 23 | Ekadanta Sankashti |
May 2027 Calendar in Kannada
| English | Kannada |
|---|---|
| Kannada Calendar | ಕನ್ನಡ ಕ್ಯಾಲೆಂಡರ್ |
| May | ಮೇ |
| Panchang | ಪಂಚಾಂಗ |
| Ekadashi | ಏಕಾದಶಿ |
| Amavasya | ಅಮಾವಾಸ್ಯೆ |
| Purnima | ಪೂರ್ಣಿಮೆ |
| Akshaya Tritiya | ಅಕ್ಷಯ ತೃತೀಯ |
| Parashurama Jayanti | ಪರಶುರಾಮ ಜಯಂತಿ |
| Ganga Saptami | ಗಂಗಾ ಸಪ್ತಮಿ |
| Sita Navami | ಸೀತಾ ನವಮಿ |
| Vrishabha Sankranti | ವೃಷಭ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ |
| Narasimha Jayanti | ನರಸಿಂಹ ಜಯಂತಿ |
| Buddha Purnima | ಬುದ್ಧ ಪೂರ್ಣಿಮೆ |
| Narada Jayanti | ನಾರದ ಜಯಂತಿ |
| Sankashti | ಸಂಕಷ್ಟಿ |
Kannada Calendar 2027 May PDF
You can also save the Kannada Calendar 2027 May as a PDF for easy offline use. A printable PDF is useful for keeping the month’s festival dates, Ekadashi, Amavasya, Purnima, Sankranti and other important observances in one place. It can be downloaded and saved on a phone or computer, printed for home use, or shared with family members. For accurate Panchang details, readers should refer to the location-specific timings provided in the calendar, especially for sunrise, sunset and religious observances.
Frequently Asked Questions
May 2027 starts on Saturday, May 1, 2027, and has 31 days.
Varuthini Ekadashi falls on Sunday, May 2, 2027.
Akshaya Tritiya is on Sunday, May 9, 2027.
Parashurama Jayanti falls on Saturday, May 8, 2027.
Sita Navami is on Friday, May 14, 2027.
Buddha Purnima falls on Thursday, May 20, 2027.
Narasimha Jayanti falls on Tuesday, May 18, 2027.