Amavasya 2019
All 13 Amavasya dates in 2019 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 5 Jan | Pausha Amavasya | 5 Jan 2019, 4:57 AM | 6 Jan 2019, 6:58 AM |
| Monday, 4 Feb | Magha Amavasya | 3 Feb 2019, 11:52 PM | 5 Feb 2019, 2:33 AM |
| Wednesday, 6 Mar | Phalguna Amavasya | 5 Mar 2019, 7:07 PM | 6 Mar 2019, 9:33 PM |
| Friday, 5 Apr | Chaitra Amavasya | 4 Apr 2019, 12:51 PM | 5 Apr 2019, 2:20 PM |
| Saturday, 4 May | Vaishakha Amavasya | 4 May 2019, 4:04 AM | 5 May 2019, 4:15 AM |
| Monday, 3 Jun | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 2 Jun 2019, 4:40 PM | 3 Jun 2019, 3:31 PM |
| Tuesday, 2 Jul | Ashadha Amavasya | 2 Jul 2019, 3:05 AM | 3 Jul 2019, 12:46 AM |
| Thursday, 1 Aug | Shravana Amavasya | 31 Jul 2019, 11:57 AM | 1 Aug 2019, 8:41 AM |
| Friday, 30 Aug | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 29 Aug 2019, 7:55 PM | 30 Aug 2019, 4:07 PM |
| Saturday, 28 Sept | Ashwin Amavasya | 28 Sept 2019, 3:46 AM | 28 Sept 2019, 11:56 PM |
| Monday, 28 Oct | Kartika Amavasya | 27 Oct 2019, 12:23 PM | 28 Oct 2019, 9:08 AM |
| Tuesday, 26 Nov | Margashirsha Amavasya | 25 Nov 2019, 10:40 PM | 26 Nov 2019, 8:35 PM |
| Thursday, 26 Dec | Pausha Amavasya | 25 Dec 2019, 11:17 AM | 26 Dec 2019, 10:43 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 2019?
There are 13 Amavasya dates in 2019.