Amavasya 2001
All 12 Amavasya dates in 2001 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 24 Jan | Magha Amavasya | 23 Jan 2001, 3:53 PM | 24 Jan 2001, 6:36 PM |
| Friday, 23 Feb | Phalguna Amavasya | 22 Feb 2001, 11:27 AM | 23 Feb 2001, 1:51 PM |
| Saturday, 24 Mar | Chaitra Amavasya | 24 Mar 2001, 5:28 AM | 25 Mar 2001, 6:50 AM |
| Monday, 23 Apr | Vaishakha Amavasya | 22 Apr 2001, 8:53 PM | 23 Apr 2001, 8:55 PM |
| Wednesday, 23 May | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 22 May 2001, 9:33 AM | 23 May 2001, 8:16 AM |
| Thursday, 21 Jun | Ashadha Amavasya | 20 Jun 2001, 7:55 PM | 21 Jun 2001, 5:27 PM |
| Friday, 20 Jul | Shravana Amavasya | 20 Jul 2001, 4:35 AM | 21 Jul 2001, 1:14 AM |
| Sunday, 19 Aug | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 18 Aug 2001, 12:15 PM | 19 Aug 2001, 8:25 AM |
| Monday, 17 Sept | Ashwin Amavasya | 16 Sept 2001, 7:45 PM | 17 Sept 2001, 3:57 PM |
| Tuesday, 16 Oct | Adhik Ashwin Amavasya | 16 Oct 2001, 4:02 AM | 17 Oct 2001, 12:53 AM |
| Thursday, 15 Nov | Kartika Amavasya | 14 Nov 2001, 2:07 PM | 15 Nov 2001, 12:09 PM |
| Friday, 14 Dec | Margashirsha Amavasya | 14 Dec 2001, 2:43 AM | 15 Dec 2001, 2:17 AM |
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 2001?
There are 12 Amavasya dates in 2001.