Amavasya · अमावस्या
Amavasya, the new-moon day, closes the dark fortnight. It is traditionally a day to remember ancestors (pitrs) with tarpan and charity; Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Somvati Amavasya (on a Monday) and the Diwali Amavasya are especially observed.
Upcoming
- Monday, 9 November 2026
- Tuesday, 8 December 2026
- Thursday, 7 January 2027
- Saturday, 6 February 2027
- Monday, 8 March 2027
- Tuesday, 6 April 2027
Dates and times are for New Delhi (Asia/Kolkata). They can differ in other places, especially outside India, and between traditions.
Amavasya 2026 · Amavasya 2027 · Amavasya 2028
Festivals on this tithi
How the date is determined
The date shown is the day the Amavasya tithi prevails at sunrise. Some calendars also list Darsha Amavasya, the night the moon is not seen, which can be the day before.
People bathe in rivers, offer water and sesame to ancestors, give charity and feed cows and birds. Many avoid starting new undertakings on this day.
What to recite
Sources
- Amavasya, Wikipedia (2026)
Change log
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