Amavasya 2008
All 13 Amavasya dates in 2008 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 8 Jan | Pausha Amavasya | 7 Jan 2008, 3:57 PM | 8 Jan 2008, 5:07 PM |
| Thursday, 7 Feb | Magha Amavasya | 6 Feb 2008, 9:26 AM | 7 Feb 2008, 9:14 AM |
| Friday, 7 Mar | Phalguna Amavasya | 7 Mar 2008, 12:24 AM | 7 Mar 2008, 10:44 PM |
| Sunday, 6 Apr | Chaitra Amavasya | 5 Apr 2008, 12:21 PM | 6 Apr 2008, 9:25 AM |
| Monday, 5 May | Vaishakha Amavasya | 4 May 2008, 9:32 PM | 5 May 2008, 5:48 PM |
| Tuesday, 3 Jun | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 3 Jun 2008, 4:48 AM | 4 Jun 2008, 12:52 AM |
| Thursday, 3 Jul | Ashadha Amavasya | 2 Jul 2008, 11:20 AM | 3 Jul 2008, 7:48 AM |
| Friday, 1 Aug | Shravana Amavasya | 31 Jul 2008, 6:22 PM | 1 Aug 2008, 3:42 PM |
| Saturday, 30 Aug | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 30 Aug 2008, 2:56 AM | 31 Aug 2008, 1:28 AM |
| Monday, 29 Sept | Ashwin Amavasya | 28 Sept 2008, 1:49 PM | 29 Sept 2008, 1:42 PM |
| Tuesday, 28 Oct | Kartika Amavasya | 28 Oct 2008, 3:32 AM | 29 Oct 2008, 4:43 AM |
| Thursday, 27 Nov | Margashirsha Amavasya | 26 Nov 2008, 8:11 PM | 27 Nov 2008, 10:24 PM |
| Saturday, 27 Dec | Pausha Amavasya | 26 Dec 2008, 3:12 PM | 27 Dec 2008, 5:52 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 2008?
There are 13 Amavasya dates in 2008.