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Tithi · अमावस्या

Amavasya Tithi

Amavasya is the 30th tithi, the new moon. Its deity is the Pitris (ancestors), and it is favoured for offerings to the ancestors, and quiet; avoided for auspicious beginnings.

Next Amavasya, Kathmandu

  • Mon 9 Nov 2026
  • Tue 8 Dec 2026
  • Thu 7 Jan 2027
  • Sat 6 Feb 2027
  • Mon 8 Mar 2027
  • Thu 6 May 2027

Next Amavasya, Delhi

  • Mon 9 Nov 2026
  • Tue 8 Dec 2026
  • Thu 7 Jan 2027
  • Sat 6 Feb 2027
  • Mon 8 Mar 2027
  • Tue 6 Apr 2027

All Amavasya dates in 2026 · 2027

What Amavasya means

A tithi is a lunar day: the time the Moon takes to move 12° further from the Sun. Thirty make a lunar month, fifteen in the waxing half (Shukla paksha) and fifteen in the waning half (Krishna paksha).

Purna, the full: good for completing work and for every auspicious act.

Festivals on Amavasya

  • Diwali and Lakshmi Puja (Kartika)
  • Mahalaya and Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Ashwin)
  • Mauni Amavasya (Magha)

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Frequently asked questions

When is the next Amavasya?
Mon 9 Nov and Tue 8 Dec in Kathmandu; Mon 9 Nov and Tue 8 Dec in Delhi.
What is Amavasya tithi good for?
Amavasya is ruled by the Pitris (ancestors) and belongs to the Purna group. It is favoured for offerings to the ancestors, and quiet; avoided for auspicious beginnings.