Amavasya 2013
All 12 Amavasya dates in 2013 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 11 Jan | Pausha Amavasya | 11 Jan 2013, 4:36 AM | 12 Jan 2013, 1:13 AM |
| Sunday, 10 Feb | Magha Amavasya | 9 Feb 2013, 3:19 PM | 10 Feb 2013, 12:50 PM |
| Monday, 11 Mar | Phalguna Amavasya | 11 Mar 2013, 2:30 AM | 12 Mar 2013, 1:21 AM |
| Wednesday, 10 Apr | Chaitra Amavasya | 9 Apr 2013, 2:43 PM | 10 Apr 2013, 3:05 PM |
| Thursday, 9 May | Vaishakha Amavasya | 9 May 2013, 4:17 AM | 10 May 2013, 5:58 AM |
| Saturday, 8 Jun | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 7 Jun 2013, 7:01 PM | 8 Jun 2013, 9:26 PM |
| Monday, 8 Jul | Ashadha Amavasya | 7 Jul 2013, 10:19 AM | 8 Jul 2013, 12:44 PM |
| Tuesday, 6 Aug | Shravana Amavasya | 6 Aug 2013, 1:33 AM | 7 Aug 2013, 3:20 AM |
| Thursday, 5 Sept | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 4 Sept 2013, 4:21 PM | 5 Sept 2013, 5:06 PM |
| Friday, 4 Oct | Ashwin Amavasya | 4 Oct 2013, 6:37 AM | 5 Oct 2013, 6:04 AM |
| Sunday, 3 Nov | Kartika Amavasya | 2 Nov 2013, 8:13 PM | 3 Nov 2013, 6:19 PM |
| Monday, 2 Dec | Margashirsha Amavasya | 2 Dec 2013, 8:55 AM | 3 Dec 2013, 5:52 AM |
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 2013?
There are 12 Amavasya dates in 2013.