Amavasya 2014
All 13 Amavasya dates in 2014 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 1 Jan | Pausha Amavasya | 31 Dec 2013, 8:30 PM | 1 Jan 2014, 4:44 PM |
| Thursday, 30 Jan | Magha Amavasya | 30 Jan 2014, 7:01 AM | 31 Jan 2014, 3:08 AM |
| Saturday, 1 Mar | Phalguna Amavasya | 28 Feb 2014, 4:50 PM | 1 Mar 2014, 1:29 PM |
| Sunday, 30 Mar | Chaitra Amavasya | 30 Mar 2014, 2:30 AM | 31 Mar 2014, 12:14 AM |
| Tuesday, 29 Apr | Vaishakha Amavasya | 28 Apr 2014, 12:40 PM | 29 Apr 2014, 11:44 AM |
| Wednesday, 28 May | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 27 May 2014, 11:46 PM | 29 May 2014, 12:10 AM |
| Friday, 27 Jun | Ashadha Amavasya | 26 Jun 2014, 12:07 PM | 27 Jun 2014, 1:38 PM |
| Saturday, 26 Jul | Shravana Amavasya | 26 Jul 2014, 1:57 AM | 27 Jul 2014, 4:11 AM |
| Monday, 25 Aug | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 24 Aug 2014, 5:16 PM | 25 Aug 2014, 7:42 PM |
| Wednesday, 24 Sept | Ashwin Amavasya | 23 Sept 2014, 9:44 AM | 24 Sept 2014, 11:43 AM |
| Thursday, 23 Oct | Kartika Amavasya | 23 Oct 2014, 2:35 AM | 24 Oct 2014, 3:26 AM |
| Saturday, 22 Nov | Margashirsha Amavasya | 21 Nov 2014, 6:42 PM | 22 Nov 2014, 6:02 PM |
| Sunday, 21 Dec | Pausha Amavasya | 21 Dec 2014, 9:16 AM | 22 Dec 2014, 7:05 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 2014?
There are 13 Amavasya dates in 2014.