Amavasya 2010
All 12 Amavasya dates in 2010 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 15 Jan | Magha Amavasya | 14 Jan 2010, 10:12 AM | 15 Jan 2010, 12:41 PM |
| Saturday, 13 Feb | Phalguna Amavasya | 13 Feb 2010, 5:41 AM | 14 Feb 2010, 8:21 AM |
| Monday, 15 Mar | Chaitra Amavasya | 15 Mar 2010, 12:31 AM | 16 Mar 2010, 2:31 AM |
| Wednesday, 14 Apr | Vaishakha Amavasya | 13 Apr 2010, 5:11 PM | 14 Apr 2010, 5:58 PM |
| Friday, 14 May | Adhik Vaishakha Amavasya | 13 May 2010, 7:08 AM | 14 May 2010, 6:34 AM |
| Saturday, 12 Jun | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 11 Jun 2010, 6:34 PM | 12 Jun 2010, 4:44 PM |
| Sunday, 11 Jul | Ashadha Amavasya | 11 Jul 2010, 4:03 AM | 12 Jul 2010, 1:10 AM |
| Tuesday, 10 Aug | Shravana Amavasya | 9 Aug 2010, 12:15 PM | 10 Aug 2010, 8:38 AM |
| Wednesday, 8 Sept | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 7 Sept 2010, 7:53 PM | 8 Sept 2010, 3:59 PM |
| Thursday, 7 Oct | Ashwin Amavasya | 7 Oct 2010, 3:49 AM | 8 Oct 2010, 12:14 AM |
| Saturday, 6 Nov | Kartika Amavasya | 5 Nov 2010, 1:02 PM | 6 Nov 2010, 10:21 AM |
| Sunday, 5 Dec | Margashirsha Amavasya | 5 Dec 2010, 12:22 AM | 5 Dec 2010, 11:05 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 2010?
There are 12 Amavasya dates in 2010.