Amavasya 2016
All 13 Amavasya dates in 2016 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 9 Jan | Pausha Amavasya | 9 Jan 2016, 7:53 AM | 10 Jan 2016, 7:00 AM |
| Monday, 8 Feb | Magha Amavasya | 7 Feb 2016, 10:20 PM | 8 Feb 2016, 8:08 PM |
| Wednesday, 9 Mar | Phalguna Amavasya | 8 Mar 2016, 10:34 AM | 9 Mar 2016, 7:24 AM |
| Thursday, 7 Apr | Chaitra Amavasya | 6 Apr 2016, 8:36 PM | 7 Apr 2016, 4:53 PM |
| Friday, 6 May | Vaishakha Amavasya | 6 May 2016, 4:47 AM | 7 May 2016, 12:59 AM |
| Sunday, 5 Jun | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 4 Jun 2016, 11:50 AM | 5 Jun 2016, 8:29 AM |
| Monday, 4 Jul | Ashadha Amavasya | 3 Jul 2016, 6:53 PM | 4 Jul 2016, 4:31 PM |
| Tuesday, 2 Aug | Shravana Amavasya | 2 Aug 2016, 3:14 AM | 3 Aug 2016, 2:14 AM |
| Thursday, 1 Sept | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 31 Aug 2016, 2:03 PM | 1 Sept 2016, 2:33 PM |
| Friday, 30 Sept | Ashwin Amavasya | 30 Sept 2016, 3:55 AM | 1 Oct 2016, 5:41 AM |
| Sunday, 30 Oct | Kartika Amavasya | 29 Oct 2016, 8:40 PM | 30 Oct 2016, 11:08 PM |
| Tuesday, 29 Nov | Margashirsha Amavasya | 28 Nov 2016, 3:20 PM | 29 Nov 2016, 5:48 PM |
| Thursday, 29 Dec | Pausha Amavasya | 28 Dec 2016, 10:36 AM | 29 Dec 2016, 12:23 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 2016?
There are 13 Amavasya dates in 2016.