Amavasya 2026 Calendar & Tithi Timings

The dates and times indicated are in Indian Standard Time (IST). Keep in mind that the Tithi may cover two different Gregorian dates; the date given is when the Amavasya rituals are mainly performed.

Month	Amavasya Name	Date	Tithi Begins	Tithi Ends
January	Mauni (Magha) Amavasya	Jan 18, Sun	12:03 AM, Jan 18	01:21 AM, Jan 19
February	Phalguna Amavasya	Feb 17, Tue	05:34 PM, Feb 16	05:30 PM, Feb 17
March	Chaitra Amavasya	Mar 19, Thu	08:25 AM, Mar 18	06:52 AM, Mar 19
April	Vaishakha Amavasya	Apr 17, Fri	08:11 PM, Apr 16	05:21 PM, Apr 17
May	Shani Amavasya (Jyeshtha)	May 16, Sat	05:11 AM, May 16	01:30 AM, May 17
June	Jyeshtha (Adhik) Amavasya	Jun 14, Sun	12:19 PM, Jun 14	08:23 AM, Jun 15
July	Ashadha Amavasya	Jul 14, Tue	06:49 PM, Jul 13	03:12 PM, Jul 14
August	Shravana Amavasya	Aug 12, Wed	01:52 AM, Aug 12	11:06 PM, Aug 12
September	Bhadrapada Amavasya	Sep 11, Fri	10:33 AM, Sep 10	08:56 AM, Sep 11
October	Mahalaya Amavasya	Oct 10, Sat	09:35 PM, Oct 09	09:19 PM, Oct 10
November	Somvati Amavasya (Kartika)	Nov 09, Mon	11:27 AM, Nov 08	12:31 PM, Nov 09
December	Margashirsha Amavasya	Dec 08, Tue	04:12 AM, Dec 08	06:21 AM, Dec 09

Puja Vidhi (Rituals to Follow)

A day of purification and remembering the forefathers on Amavasya involves the following activities:

1. Holy Dip (Snan): This is to be done before sunrise and preferably in the Ganga or other holy river. If you cannot reach the Ganga, take a bath at home adding a little Gangajal and some tila (black sesame seeds).
2. Pitru Tarpan: Sit facing South, and pour water blended with tila (Til) to give your offerings. This is to be done to your father and forefathers while you seek their peace and blessings.
3. Fasting (Vrat): Most devotees prefer to keep a day-long fast, although if this is too much, you could eat one Satvik meal.
4. Charity (Daan): Donating food, clothing, or grain is regarded to be very virtuous, especially on this day, however, feeding a cow, a crow, or a dog is said to help your ancestors directly.
5. Lighting Lamps: To reduce the effects of Pitru Dosha and Saturn, light a lamp made of mustard oil under a Peepal tree at night.

Mahatva (Spiritual Significance)

In Vedic astrology, Amavasya is special for a number of reasons.

1. Blessings from Ancestors: On this day, it is said that the spirits of our ancestors come down to the earthly realm. Performing Shraddha or Tarpan helps to ensure a peaceful journey for the ancestor's soul, which in turn blesses the family with prosperity.
2. Dosha Remediation: This tithi is the most powerful time frame to undertake remedies for Pitru Dosha and Kalsarpa Dosha.
3. Mental Calmness: Since the Moon (which rules the mind) is absent, the ego is in a “low tide” state. This is a great time for deep mediation, silence (Maun), and self-reflection.

Special Variations:

1. Mauni Amavasya: A day of complete silence to enhance one's spiritual power.
2. Somvati Amavasya: Amavasya on a Monday is a very special and positive time for women offering prayers for the longevity of their husbands.

Note: Check your local Panchang for specific times of sunrise and sunset in your area. The beginning and ending of Tithi can vary slightly by location.