May 2024 Hindu Calendar: May 2024 is an auspicious month in the Hindu calendar, following the completion of the Vaishakh month. This month holds significance for the worship of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Among the notable festivals and auspicious days, Akshaya Tritiya, known for its ability to bestow eternal blessings, is celebrated in May. This day is considered highly auspicious for making purchases and initiating new ventures. Additionally, various other festivals and fasts are observed throughout May 2024.
Auspicious Festivals and Fast Days in May 2024
Akshaya Tritiya (May 4, 2024)
Akshaya Tritiya, celebrated on the third lunar day of the bright half of Vaishakh, is renowned for bringing prosperity and success. It is an auspicious day for beginning new ventures and investments.
Parashurama Jayanti (May 10, 2024)
Parashurama Jayanti commemorates the birth anniversary of Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe fasts and offer prayers to seek his blessings for strength and courage.
Buddha Purnima (May 16, 2024)
Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, marks the birth, enlightenment, and death anniversary of Gautama Buddha. It is a day of reflection, meditation, and spreading peace and harmony.
Sita Navami (May 16, 2024)
Sita Navami celebrates the birth anniversary of Goddess Sita, the consort of Lord Rama. Devotees observe fasts and recite sacred scriptures to honor her virtues and seek her blessings for marital harmony and happiness.
Planetary Transits in May 2024
Jupiter Transit into Taurus (May 1, 2024)
After 12 years, Jupiter will transit into the Taurus sign. This transit is considered highly auspicious and is believed to bring prosperity, wealth, and stability in various aspects of life.
Other Planetary Movements in May 2024
- Sun, Mercury, and Venus: These planets will also change their positions in May, affecting the twelve zodiac signs and influencing both positive and negative aspects of life.
- Rahu Kaal, Muhurat, and Auspicious Yoga: Understanding the timings of Rahu Kaal (inauspicious period), auspicious Muhurat (auspicious timings), and favorable Yoga (auspicious combinations) is essential for planning important activities.
May 2024 Panchang (Calendar)
| Date | Day | Tithi | Nakshatra | Paksha | Yoga | Rahu Kaal | Festivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | Wednesday | Saptami, Ashtami | Shravana | Krishna | Shubh | 12:18 PM – 01:58 PM | Kalashtami, Masik Krishna Janmashtami |
| May 2, 2024 | Thursday | Navami | Dhanishta | Krishna | Shukla | 01:58 PM – 03:38 PM | Panchak Begins |
| May 3, 2024 | Friday | Dashami | Shatabhisha | Krishna | Brahma | 10:38 AM – 12:18 PM | – |
| May 4, 2024 | Saturday | Ekadashi | Purva Bhadrapada | Krishna | Tripushkar, Indra | 08:58 AM – 10:38 AM | Varuthini Ekadashi, Vallabhacharya Jayanti |
| May 5, 2024 | Sunday | Dwadashi | Uttara Bhadrapada | Krishna | Vaidhriti, Vishkambha, Sarvarth Siddhi | 05:19 PM – 05:59 PM | Pradosh Vrat |
| May 6, 2024 | Monday | Trayodashi | Revati | Krishna | Preeti | 07:17 AM – 08:57 AM | Masik Shivaratri |
| May 7, 2024 | Tuesday | Chaturdashi | Ashwini | Krishna | Ayushman, Sarvarth Siddhi, Amrit Siddhi | 03:39 PM – 05:20 PM | – |
| May 8, 2024 | Wednesday | Amavasya | Bharani | Krishna | Saubhagya, Sarvarth Siddhi | 12:18 PM – 01:59 PM | Vaishakh Amavasya, Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti |
| May 9, 2024 | Thursday | Pratipada, Dwitiya | Krittika | Shukla | Shobhan | 01:59 PM – 03:40 PM | – |
| May 10, 2024 | Friday | Tritiya | Rohini | Shukla | Atikranti, Ravi | 10:37 AM – 12:18 PM | Akshaya Tritiya, Parashurama Jayanti |
| May 11, 2024 | Saturday | Chaturthi | Mrigashirsha | Shukla | Sukarma, Ravi | 08:55 AM – 10:36 AM | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| May 12, 2024 | Sunday | Panchami | Ardra | Shukla | Dhriti, Ravi | 05:22 PM – 07:03 PM | Shankaracharya Jayanti, Ramanuj Jayanti, Surdas Jayanti |
| May 13, 2024 | Monday | Shashthi | Punarvasu | Shukla | Shool, Sarvarth Siddhi, Ravi | 07:13 AM – 08:55 AM | Skanda Shashthi |
| May 14, 2024 | Tuesday | Saptami | Pushya | Shukla | Gand, Sarvarth Siddhi, Ravi | 03:41 PM – 05:23 PM | Ganga Saptami, Vrishabha Sankranti |
| May 15, 2024 | Wednesday | Ashtami | Ashlesha | Shukla | Vriddhi | 12:18 PM – 02:00 PM | Masik Durgashtami, Bagalamukhi Jayanti |
| May 16, 2024 | Thursday | Ashtami | Magha | Shukla | Dhruv |