Amavasya 2009
All 12 Amavasya dates in 2009 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 26 Jan | Magha Amavasya | 25 Jan 2009, 11:09 AM | 26 Jan 2009, 1:25 PM |
| Tuesday, 24 Feb | Phalguna Amavasya | 24 Feb 2009, 6:00 AM | 25 Feb 2009, 7:05 AM |
| Thursday, 26 Mar | Chaitra Amavasya | 25 Mar 2009, 10:04 PM | 26 Mar 2009, 9:35 PM |
| Saturday, 25 Apr | Vaishakha Amavasya | 24 Apr 2009, 10:49 AM | 25 Apr 2009, 8:52 AM |
| Sunday, 24 May | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 23 May 2009, 8:42 PM | 24 May 2009, 5:40 PM |
| Monday, 22 Jun | Ashadha Amavasya | 22 Jun 2009, 4:42 AM | 23 Jun 2009, 1:04 AM |
| Wednesday, 22 Jul | Shravana Amavasya | 21 Jul 2009, 11:49 AM | 22 Jul 2009, 8:04 AM |
| Thursday, 20 Aug | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 19 Aug 2009, 6:58 PM | 20 Aug 2009, 3:31 PM |
| Friday, 18 Sept | Ashwin Amavasya | 18 Sept 2009, 2:57 AM | 19 Sept 2009, 12:14 AM |
| Sunday, 18 Oct | Kartika Amavasya | 17 Oct 2009, 12:36 PM | 18 Oct 2009, 11:03 AM |
| Monday, 16 Nov | Margashirsha Amavasya | 16 Nov 2009, 12:48 AM | 17 Nov 2009, 12:43 AM |
| Wednesday, 16 Dec | Pausha Amavasya | 15 Dec 2009, 4:05 PM | 16 Dec 2009, 5:32 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 2009?
There are 12 Amavasya dates in 2009.