Amavasya 2018
All 12 Amavasya dates in 2018 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 16 Jan | Magha Amavasya | 16 Jan 2018, 5:11 AM | 17 Jan 2018, 7:47 AM |
| Thursday, 15 Feb | Phalguna Amavasya | 15 Feb 2018, 12:46 AM | 16 Feb 2018, 2:35 AM |
| Saturday, 17 Mar | Chaitra Amavasya | 16 Mar 2018, 6:18 PM | 17 Mar 2018, 6:41 PM |
| Monday, 16 Apr | Vaishakha Amavasya | 15 Apr 2018, 8:37 AM | 16 Apr 2018, 7:27 AM |
| Tuesday, 15 May | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 14 May 2018, 7:46 PM | 15 May 2018, 5:17 PM |
| Wednesday, 13 Jun | Adhik Jyeshtha Amavasya | 13 Jun 2018, 4:34 AM | 14 Jun 2018, 1:13 AM |
| Friday, 13 Jul | Ashadha Amavasya | 12 Jul 2018, 12:01 PM | 13 Jul 2018, 8:17 AM |
| Saturday, 11 Aug | Shravana Amavasya | 10 Aug 2018, 7:07 PM | 11 Aug 2018, 3:27 PM |
| Sunday, 9 Sept | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 9 Sept 2018, 2:42 AM | 9 Sept 2018, 11:31 PM |
| Tuesday, 9 Oct | Ashwin Amavasya | 8 Oct 2018, 11:32 AM | 9 Oct 2018, 9:16 AM |
| Wednesday, 7 Nov | Kartika Amavasya | 6 Nov 2018, 10:27 PM | 7 Nov 2018, 9:32 PM |
| Friday, 7 Dec | Margashirsha Amavasya | 6 Dec 2018, 12:12 PM | 7 Dec 2018, 12:50 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 2018?
There are 12 Amavasya dates in 2018.