Amavasya 2003
All 13 Amavasya dates in 2003 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 2 Jan | Pausha Amavasya | 2 Jan 2003, 3:37 AM | 3 Jan 2003, 1:52 AM |
| Saturday, 1 Feb | Magha Amavasya | 31 Jan 2003, 4:42 PM | 1 Feb 2003, 4:18 PM |
| Monday, 3 Mar | Phalguna Amavasya | 2 Mar 2003, 7:07 AM | 3 Mar 2003, 8:04 AM |
| Tuesday, 1 Apr | Chaitra Amavasya | 31 Mar 2003, 10:44 PM | 2 Apr 2003, 12:48 AM |
| Thursday, 1 May | Vaishakha Amavasya | 30 Apr 2003, 3:09 PM | 1 May 2003, 5:44 PM |
| Saturday, 31 May | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 30 May 2003, 7:29 AM | 31 May 2003, 9:49 AM |
| Sunday, 29 Jun | Ashadha Amavasya | 28 Jun 2003, 10:47 PM | 30 Jun 2003, 12:08 AM |
| Tuesday, 29 Jul | Shravana Amavasya | 28 Jul 2003, 12:24 PM | 29 Jul 2003, 12:22 PM |
| Wednesday, 27 Aug | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 27 Aug 2003, 12:23 AM | 27 Aug 2003, 10:56 PM |
| Friday, 26 Sept | Ashwin Amavasya | 25 Sept 2003, 11:15 AM | 26 Sept 2003, 8:39 AM |
| Saturday, 25 Oct | Kartika Amavasya | 24 Oct 2003, 9:43 PM | 25 Oct 2003, 6:20 PM |
| Sunday, 23 Nov | Margashirsha Amavasya | 23 Nov 2003, 8:12 AM | 24 Nov 2003, 4:28 AM |
| Tuesday, 23 Dec | Pausha Amavasya | 22 Dec 2003, 6:48 PM | 23 Dec 2003, 3:13 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 2003?
There are 13 Amavasya dates in 2003.