Amavasya 2015
All 12 Amavasya dates in 2015 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 20 Jan | Magha Amavasya | 19 Jan 2015, 9:59 PM | 20 Jan 2015, 6:43 PM |
| Wednesday, 18 Feb | Phalguna Amavasya | 18 Feb 2015, 9:03 AM | 19 Feb 2015, 5:17 AM |
| Friday, 20 Mar | Chaitra Amavasya | 19 Mar 2015, 6:48 PM | 20 Mar 2015, 3:06 PM |
| Saturday, 18 Apr | Vaishakha Amavasya | 18 Apr 2015, 3:37 AM | 19 Apr 2015, 12:26 AM |
| Monday, 18 May | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 17 May 2015, 11:59 AM | 18 May 2015, 9:43 AM |
| Tuesday, 16 Jun | Ashadha Amavasya | 15 Jun 2015, 8:41 PM | 16 Jun 2015, 7:35 PM |
| Thursday, 16 Jul | Adhik Ashadha Amavasya | 15 Jul 2015, 6:38 AM | 16 Jul 2015, 6:54 AM |
| Friday, 14 Aug | Shravana Amavasya | 13 Aug 2015, 6:49 PM | 14 Aug 2015, 8:23 PM |
| Sunday, 13 Sept | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 12 Sept 2015, 9:42 AM | 13 Sept 2015, 12:11 PM |
| Monday, 12 Oct | Ashwin Amavasya | 12 Oct 2015, 2:58 AM | 13 Oct 2015, 5:35 AM |
| Wednesday, 11 Nov | Kartika Amavasya | 10 Nov 2015, 9:23 PM | 11 Nov 2015, 11:17 PM |
| Friday, 11 Dec | Margashirsha Amavasya | 10 Dec 2015, 3:24 PM | 11 Dec 2015, 3:59 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 2015?
There are 12 Amavasya dates in 2015.