Amavasya 2006
All 12 Amavasya dates in 2006 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 29 Jan | Magha Amavasya | 28 Jan 2006, 11:21 PM | 29 Jan 2006, 7:44 PM |
| Monday, 27 Feb | Phalguna Amavasya | 27 Feb 2006, 9:48 AM | 28 Feb 2006, 6:00 AM |
| Wednesday, 29 Mar | Chaitra Amavasya | 28 Mar 2006, 7:12 PM | 29 Mar 2006, 3:45 PM |
| Thursday, 27 Apr | Vaishakha Amavasya | 27 Apr 2006, 3:56 AM | 28 Apr 2006, 1:13 AM |
| Saturday, 27 May | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 26 May 2006, 12:33 PM | 27 May 2006, 10:55 AM |
| Sunday, 25 Jun | Ashadha Amavasya | 24 Jun 2006, 9:55 PM | 25 Jun 2006, 9:35 PM |
| Tuesday, 25 Jul | Shravana Amavasya | 24 Jul 2006, 9:00 AM | 25 Jul 2006, 10:00 AM |
| Wednesday, 23 Aug | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 22 Aug 2006, 10:31 PM | 24 Aug 2006, 12:39 AM |
| Friday, 22 Sept | Ashwin Amavasya | 21 Sept 2006, 2:35 PM | 22 Sept 2006, 5:15 PM |
| Sunday, 22 Oct | Kartika Amavasya | 21 Oct 2006, 8:25 AM | 22 Oct 2006, 10:44 AM |
| Monday, 20 Nov | Margashirsha Amavasya | 20 Nov 2006, 2:34 AM | 21 Nov 2006, 3:48 AM |
| Wednesday, 20 Dec | Pausha Amavasya | 19 Dec 2006, 7:44 PM | 20 Dec 2006, 7:30 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 2006?
There are 12 Amavasya dates in 2006.