Amavasya 2021
All 12 Amavasya dates in 2021 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 13 Jan | Pausha Amavasya | 12 Jan 2021, 12:22 PM | 13 Jan 2021, 10:30 AM |
| Thursday, 11 Feb | Magha Amavasya | 11 Feb 2021, 1:09 AM | 12 Feb 2021, 12:35 AM |
| Saturday, 13 Mar | Phalguna Amavasya | 12 Mar 2021, 3:03 PM | 13 Mar 2021, 3:51 PM |
| Monday, 12 Apr | Chaitra Amavasya | 11 Apr 2021, 6:03 AM | 12 Apr 2021, 8:00 AM |
| Tuesday, 11 May | Vaishakha Amavasya | 10 May 2021, 9:55 PM | 12 May 2021, 12:29 AM |
| Thursday, 10 Jun | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 9 Jun 2021, 1:58 PM | 10 Jun 2021, 4:22 PM |
| Friday, 9 Jul | Ashadha Amavasya | 9 Jul 2021, 5:16 AM | 10 Jul 2021, 6:46 AM |
| Sunday, 8 Aug | Shravana Amavasya | 7 Aug 2021, 7:11 PM | 8 Aug 2021, 7:20 PM |
| Tuesday, 7 Sept | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 6 Sept 2021, 7:38 AM | 7 Sept 2021, 6:21 AM |
| Wednesday, 6 Oct | Ashwin Amavasya | 5 Oct 2021, 7:04 PM | 6 Oct 2021, 4:35 PM |
| Thursday, 4 Nov | Kartika Amavasya | 4 Nov 2021, 6:03 AM | 5 Nov 2021, 2:44 AM |
| Saturday, 4 Dec | Margashirsha Amavasya | 3 Dec 2021, 4:56 PM | 4 Dec 2021, 1:13 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 2021?
There are 12 Amavasya dates in 2021.