Amavasya 2002
All 12 Amavasya dates in 2002 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 13 Jan | Pausha Amavasya | 12 Jan 2002, 5:56 PM | 13 Jan 2002, 6:58 PM |
| Tuesday, 12 Feb | Magha Amavasya | 11 Feb 2002, 11:06 AM | 12 Feb 2002, 1:10 PM |
| Wednesday, 13 Mar | Phalguna Amavasya | 13 Mar 2002, 5:02 AM | 14 Mar 2002, 7:32 AM |
| Friday, 12 Apr | Chaitra Amavasya | 11 Apr 2002, 10:36 PM | 13 Apr 2002, 12:51 AM |
| Sunday, 12 May | Vaishakha Amavasya | 11 May 2002, 2:50 PM | 12 May 2002, 4:15 PM |
| Monday, 10 Jun | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 10 Jun 2002, 5:07 AM | 11 Jun 2002, 5:16 AM |
| Wednesday, 10 Jul | Ashadha Amavasya | 9 Jul 2002, 5:13 PM | 10 Jul 2002, 3:56 PM |
| Thursday, 8 Aug | Shravana Amavasya | 8 Aug 2002, 3:21 AM | 9 Aug 2002, 12:45 AM |
| Saturday, 7 Sept | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 6 Sept 2002, 12:11 PM | 7 Sept 2002, 8:40 AM |
| Sunday, 6 Oct | Ashwin Amavasya | 5 Oct 2002, 8:40 PM | 6 Oct 2002, 4:47 PM |
| Monday, 4 Nov | Kartika Amavasya | 4 Nov 2002, 5:43 AM | 5 Nov 2002, 2:04 AM |
| Wednesday, 4 Dec | Margashirsha Amavasya | 3 Dec 2002, 3:57 PM | 4 Dec 2002, 1:04 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 2002?
There are 12 Amavasya dates in 2002.