Amavasya 2012
All 12 Amavasya dates in 2012 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 23 Jan | Magha Amavasya | 22 Jan 2012, 2:19 PM | 23 Jan 2012, 1:09 PM |
| Tuesday, 21 Feb | Phalguna Amavasya | 21 Feb 2012, 3:52 AM | 22 Feb 2012, 4:04 AM |
| Thursday, 22 Mar | Chaitra Amavasya | 21 Mar 2012, 6:37 PM | 22 Mar 2012, 8:07 PM |
| Saturday, 21 Apr | Vaishakha Amavasya | 20 Apr 2012, 10:25 AM | 21 Apr 2012, 12:48 PM |
| Sunday, 20 May | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 20 May 2012, 2:42 AM | 21 May 2012, 5:17 AM |
| Tuesday, 19 Jun | Ashadha Amavasya | 18 Jun 2012, 6:33 PM | 19 Jun 2012, 8:32 PM |
| Thursday, 19 Jul | Shravana Amavasya | 18 Jul 2012, 9:08 AM | 19 Jul 2012, 9:54 AM |
| Friday, 17 Aug | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 16 Aug 2012, 10:04 PM | 17 Aug 2012, 9:24 PM |
| Sunday, 16 Sept | Adhik Bhadrapada Amavasya | 15 Sept 2012, 9:40 AM | 16 Sept 2012, 7:40 AM |
| Monday, 15 Oct | Ashwin Amavasya | 14 Oct 2012, 8:32 PM | 15 Oct 2012, 5:32 PM |
| Tuesday, 13 Nov | Kartika Amavasya | 13 Nov 2012, 7:13 AM | 14 Nov 2012, 3:38 AM |
| Thursday, 13 Dec | Margashirsha Amavasya | 12 Dec 2012, 5:55 PM | 13 Dec 2012, 2:11 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 2012?
There are 12 Amavasya dates in 2012.