Amavasya 2024
All 13 Amavasya dates in 2024 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 11 Jan | Pausha Amavasya | 10 Jan 2024, 8:11 PM | 11 Jan 2024, 5:27 PM |
| Friday, 9 Feb | Magha Amavasya | 9 Feb 2024, 8:02 AM | 10 Feb 2024, 4:29 AM |
| Sunday, 10 Mar | Phalguna Amavasya | 9 Mar 2024, 6:18 PM | 10 Mar 2024, 2:30 PM |
| Monday, 8 Apr | Chaitra Amavasya | 8 Apr 2024, 3:21 AM | 8 Apr 2024, 11:50 PM |
| Wednesday, 8 May | Vaishakha Amavasya | 7 May 2024, 11:41 AM | 8 May 2024, 8:51 AM |
| Thursday, 6 Jun | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 5 Jun 2024, 7:55 PM | 6 Jun 2024, 6:07 PM |
| Friday, 5 Jul | Ashadha Amavasya | 5 Jul 2024, 4:58 AM | 6 Jul 2024, 4:27 AM |
| Sunday, 4 Aug | Shravana Amavasya | 3 Aug 2024, 3:51 PM | 4 Aug 2024, 4:43 PM |
| Monday, 2 Sept | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 2 Sept 2024, 5:22 AM | 3 Sept 2024, 7:25 AM |
| Wednesday, 2 Oct | Ashwin Amavasya | 1 Oct 2024, 9:39 PM | 3 Oct 2024, 12:19 AM |
| Friday, 1 Nov | Kartika Amavasya | 31 Oct 2024, 3:53 PM | 1 Nov 2024, 6:17 PM |
| Sunday, 1 Dec | Margashirsha Amavasya | 30 Nov 2024, 10:30 AM | 1 Dec 2024, 11:51 AM |
| Monday, 30 Dec | Pausha Amavasya | 30 Dec 2024, 4:02 AM | 31 Dec 2024, 3:56 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 2024?
There are 13 Amavasya dates in 2024.