Amavasya 2005
All 13 Amavasya dates in 2005 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 10 Jan | Pausha Amavasya | 9 Jan 2005, 9:27 PM | 10 Jan 2005, 5:32 PM |
| Tuesday, 8 Feb | Magha Amavasya | 8 Feb 2005, 7:37 AM | 9 Feb 2005, 3:58 AM |
| Thursday, 10 Mar | Phalguna Amavasya | 9 Mar 2005, 5:28 PM | 10 Mar 2005, 2:40 PM |
| Friday, 8 Apr | Chaitra Amavasya | 8 Apr 2005, 3:34 AM | 9 Apr 2005, 2:01 AM |
| Sunday, 8 May | Vaishakha Amavasya | 7 May 2005, 2:25 PM | 8 May 2005, 2:15 PM |
| Monday, 6 Jun | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 6 Jun 2005, 2:20 AM | 7 Jun 2005, 3:25 AM |
| Wednesday, 6 Jul | Ashadha Amavasya | 5 Jul 2005, 3:33 PM | 6 Jul 2005, 5:32 PM |
| Friday, 5 Aug | Shravana Amavasya | 4 Aug 2005, 6:09 AM | 5 Aug 2005, 8:34 AM |
| Saturday, 3 Sept | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 2 Sept 2005, 9:59 PM | 4 Sept 2005, 12:15 AM |
| Monday, 3 Oct | Ashwin Amavasya | 2 Oct 2005, 2:32 PM | 3 Oct 2005, 3:57 PM |
| Wednesday, 2 Nov | Kartika Amavasya | 1 Nov 2005, 6:52 AM | 2 Nov 2005, 6:54 AM |
| Thursday, 1 Dec | Margashirsha Amavasya | 30 Nov 2005, 10:02 PM | 1 Dec 2005, 8:30 PM |
| Saturday, 31 Dec | Pausha Amavasya | 30 Dec 2005, 11:31 AM | 31 Dec 2005, 8:41 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 2005?
There are 13 Amavasya dates in 2005.