Amavasya 2017
All 12 Amavasya dates in 2017 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 27 Jan | Magha Amavasya | 27 Jan 2017, 5:01 AM | 28 Jan 2017, 5:37 AM |
| Sunday, 26 Feb | Phalguna Amavasya | 25 Feb 2017, 9:20 PM | 26 Feb 2017, 8:28 PM |
| Tuesday, 28 Mar | Chaitra Amavasya | 27 Mar 2017, 10:44 AM | 28 Mar 2017, 8:27 AM |
| Wednesday, 26 Apr | Vaishakha Amavasya | 25 Apr 2017, 9:08 PM | 26 Apr 2017, 5:46 PM |
| Thursday, 25 May | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 25 May 2017, 5:08 AM | 26 May 2017, 1:14 AM |
| Saturday, 24 Jun | Ashadha Amavasya | 23 Jun 2017, 11:50 AM | 24 Jun 2017, 8:00 AM |
| Sunday, 23 Jul | Shravana Amavasya | 22 Jul 2017, 6:27 PM | 23 Jul 2017, 3:15 PM |
| Monday, 21 Aug | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 21 Aug 2017, 2:10 AM | 22 Aug 2017, 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday, 20 Sept | Ashwin Amavasya | 19 Sept 2017, 11:52 AM | 20 Sept 2017, 10:59 AM |
| Thursday, 19 Oct | Kartika Amavasya | 19 Oct 2017, 12:13 AM | 20 Oct 2017, 12:42 AM |
| Saturday, 18 Nov | Margashirsha Amavasya | 17 Nov 2017, 3:29 PM | 18 Nov 2017, 5:12 PM |
| Monday, 18 Dec | Pausha Amavasya | 17 Dec 2017, 9:29 AM | 18 Dec 2017, 12:00 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 2017?
There are 12 Amavasya dates in 2017.