Amavasya 2023
All 12 Amavasya dates in 2023 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 21 Jan | Magha Amavasya | 21 Jan 2023, 6:18 AM | 22 Jan 2023, 2:23 AM |
| Monday, 20 Feb | Phalguna Amavasya | 19 Feb 2023, 4:18 PM | 20 Feb 2023, 12:35 PM |
| Tuesday, 21 Mar | Chaitra Amavasya | 21 Mar 2023, 1:47 AM | 21 Mar 2023, 10:53 PM |
| Thursday, 20 Apr | Vaishakha Amavasya | 19 Apr 2023, 11:24 AM | 20 Apr 2023, 9:42 AM |
| Friday, 19 May | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 18 May 2023, 9:43 PM | 19 May 2023, 9:23 PM |
| Sunday, 18 Jun | Ashadha Amavasya | 17 Jun 2023, 9:12 AM | 18 Jun 2023, 10:07 AM |
| Monday, 17 Jul | Shravana Amavasya | 16 Jul 2023, 10:08 PM | 18 Jul 2023, 12:01 AM |
| Wednesday, 16 Aug | Adhik Shravana Amavasya | 15 Aug 2023, 12:43 PM | 16 Aug 2023, 3:08 PM |
| Thursday, 14 Sept | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 14 Sept 2023, 4:49 AM | 15 Sept 2023, 7:09 AM |
| Saturday, 14 Oct | Ashwin Amavasya | 13 Oct 2023, 9:51 PM | 14 Oct 2023, 11:25 PM |
| Monday, 13 Nov | Kartika Amavasya | 12 Nov 2023, 2:45 PM | 13 Nov 2023, 2:57 PM |
| Tuesday, 12 Dec | Margashirsha Amavasya | 12 Dec 2023, 6:24 AM | 13 Dec 2023, 5:01 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 2023?
There are 12 Amavasya dates in 2023.