Amavasya 2022
All 13 Amavasya dates in 2022 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 2 Jan | Pausha Amavasya | 2 Jan 2022, 3:42 AM | 3 Jan 2022, 12:03 AM |
| Tuesday, 1 Feb | Magha Amavasya | 31 Jan 2022, 2:18 PM | 1 Feb 2022, 11:16 AM |
| Wednesday, 2 Mar | Phalguna Amavasya | 2 Mar 2022, 1:00 AM | 2 Mar 2022, 11:04 PM |
| Friday, 1 Apr | Chaitra Amavasya | 31 Mar 2022, 12:22 PM | 1 Apr 2022, 11:54 AM |
| Saturday, 30 Apr | Vaishakha Amavasya | 30 Apr 2022, 12:58 AM | 1 May 2022, 1:58 AM |
| Monday, 30 May | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 29 May 2022, 2:55 PM | 30 May 2022, 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday, 29 Jun | Ashadha Amavasya | 28 Jun 2022, 5:52 AM | 29 Jun 2022, 8:22 AM |
| Thursday, 28 Jul | Shravana Amavasya | 27 Jul 2022, 9:12 PM | 28 Jul 2022, 11:25 PM |
| Saturday, 27 Aug | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 26 Aug 2022, 12:24 PM | 27 Aug 2022, 1:47 PM |
| Sunday, 25 Sept | Ashwin Amavasya | 25 Sept 2022, 3:12 AM | 26 Sept 2022, 3:24 AM |
| Tuesday, 25 Oct | Kartika Amavasya | 24 Oct 2022, 5:27 PM | 25 Oct 2022, 4:18 PM |
| Wednesday, 23 Nov | Margashirsha Amavasya | 23 Nov 2022, 6:53 AM | 24 Nov 2022, 4:27 AM |
| Friday, 23 Dec | Pausha Amavasya | 22 Dec 2022, 7:13 PM | 23 Dec 2022, 3:46 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 2022?
There are 13 Amavasya dates in 2022.