Amavasya 2000
All 13 Amavasya dates in 2000 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 6 Jan | Pausha Amavasya | 5 Jan 2000, 9:10 PM | 6 Jan 2000, 11:43 PM |
| Saturday, 5 Feb | Magha Amavasya | 4 Feb 2000, 4:51 PM | 5 Feb 2000, 6:33 PM |
| Monday, 6 Mar | Phalguna Amavasya | 5 Mar 2000, 10:32 AM | 6 Mar 2000, 10:46 AM |
| Tuesday, 4 Apr | Chaitra Amavasya | 4 Apr 2000, 1:01 AM | 4 Apr 2000, 11:42 PM |
| Thursday, 4 May | Vaishakha Amavasya | 3 May 2000, 12:18 PM | 4 May 2000, 9:42 AM |
| Friday, 2 Jun | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 1 Jun 2000, 9:09 PM | 2 Jun 2000, 5:43 PM |
| Saturday, 1 Jul | Ashadha Amavasya | 1 Jul 2000, 4:35 AM | 2 Jul 2000, 12:49 AM |
| Monday, 31 Jul | Shravana Amavasya | 30 Jul 2000, 11:33 AM | 31 Jul 2000, 7:55 AM |
| Tuesday, 29 Aug | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 28 Aug 2000, 6:54 PM | 29 Aug 2000, 3:49 PM |
| Wednesday, 27 Sept | Ashwin Amavasya | 27 Sept 2000, 3:30 AM | 28 Sept 2000, 1:22 AM |
| Friday, 27 Oct | Kartika Amavasya | 26 Oct 2000, 2:14 PM | 27 Oct 2000, 1:27 PM |
| Saturday, 25 Nov | Margashirsha Amavasya | 25 Nov 2000, 3:55 AM | 26 Nov 2000, 4:41 AM |
| Monday, 25 Dec | Pausha Amavasya | 24 Dec 2000, 8:45 PM | 25 Dec 2000, 10:51 PM |
Dates follow the tithi prevailing at sunrise in New Delhi. Local traditions — Smarta and Vaishnava Ekadashi, Pradosh at dusk, Chaturthi by moonrise — can shift an observance by a day, so check the tithi times above or ask your family priest.
About Amavasya
Amavasya is the new-moon day that ends the dark fortnight. It is traditionally dedicated to the ancestors (pitru) — Mahalaya and Mauni Amavasya are the best known — and Diwali falls on the Amavasya at the end of Ashwin (Kartika in the North Indian calendar).
How it is observed
Families offer tarpan and food to ancestors, give charity and avoid starting new ventures. Somvati Amavasya (on a Monday) and Shani Amavasya (on a Saturday) are considered especially important.
Frequently asked questions
How many Amavasya dates are there in 2000?
There are 13 Amavasya dates in 2000.