Amavasya 2011
All 13 Amavasya dates in 2011 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 4 Jan | Pausha Amavasya | 3 Jan 2011, 2:16 PM | 4 Jan 2011, 2:32 PM |
| Wednesday, 2 Feb | Magha Amavasya | 2 Feb 2011, 6:26 AM | 3 Feb 2011, 8:00 AM |
| Friday, 4 Mar | Phalguna Amavasya | 3 Mar 2011, 11:55 PM | 5 Mar 2011, 2:15 AM |
| Sunday, 3 Apr | Chaitra Amavasya | 2 Apr 2011, 5:35 PM | 3 Apr 2011, 8:02 PM |
| Tuesday, 3 May | Vaishakha Amavasya | 2 May 2011, 10:24 AM | 3 May 2011, 12:20 PM |
| Wednesday, 1 Jun | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 1 Jun 2011, 1:38 AM | 2 Jun 2011, 2:32 AM |
| Friday, 1 Jul | Ashadha Amavasya | 30 Jun 2011, 2:52 PM | 1 Jul 2011, 2:23 PM |
| Saturday, 30 Jul | Shravana Amavasya | 30 Jul 2011, 2:04 AM | 31 Jul 2011, 12:09 AM |
| Monday, 29 Aug | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 28 Aug 2011, 11:38 AM | 29 Aug 2011, 8:34 AM |
| Tuesday, 27 Sept | Ashwin Amavasya | 26 Sept 2011, 8:24 PM | 27 Sept 2011, 4:38 PM |
| Wednesday, 26 Oct | Kartika Amavasya | 26 Oct 2011, 5:16 AM | 27 Oct 2011, 1:25 AM |
| Friday, 25 Nov | Margashirsha Amavasya | 24 Nov 2011, 3:00 PM | 25 Nov 2011, 11:39 AM |
| Saturday, 24 Dec | Pausha Amavasya | 24 Dec 2011, 2:00 AM | 24 Dec 2011, 11:36 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 2011?
There are 13 Amavasya dates in 2011.