Amavasya 2042
All 12 Amavasya dates in 2042 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Amavasya: Magha Amavasya — Tuesday, 21 Jan 2042
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 21 Jan | Magha Amavasya | 21 Jan 2042, 4:49 AM | 22 Jan 2042, 2:12 AM |
| Thursday, 20 Feb | Phalguna Amavasya | 19 Feb 2042, 4:38 PM | 20 Feb 2042, 1:08 PM |
| Friday, 21 Mar | Chaitra Amavasya | 21 Mar 2042, 2:40 AM | 21 Mar 2042, 10:53 PM |
| Sunday, 20 Apr | Vaishakha Amavasya | 19 Apr 2042, 11:23 AM | 20 Apr 2042, 7:49 AM |
| Monday, 19 May | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 18 May 2042, 7:20 PM | 19 May 2042, 4:24 PM |
| Tuesday, 17 Jun | Ashadha Amavasya | 17 Jun 2042, 3:15 AM | 18 Jun 2042, 1:18 AM |
| Thursday, 17 Jul | Shravana Amavasya | 16 Jul 2042, 12:03 PM | 17 Jul 2042, 11:21 AM |
| Friday, 15 Aug | Adhik Shravana Amavasya | 14 Aug 2042, 10:48 PM | 15 Aug 2042, 11:31 PM |
| Sunday, 14 Sept | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 13 Sept 2042, 12:22 PM | 14 Sept 2042, 2:20 PM |
| Monday, 13 Oct | Ashwin Amavasya | 13 Oct 2042, 4:54 AM | 14 Oct 2042, 7:33 AM |
| Wednesday, 12 Nov | Kartika Amavasya | 11 Nov 2042, 11:30 PM | 13 Nov 2042, 1:58 AM |
| Friday, 12 Dec | Margashirsha Amavasya | 11 Dec 2042, 6:31 PM | 12 Dec 2042, 7:59 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
When is the next Amavasya?
The next Magha Amavasya is on Tuesday, 21 Jan. The tithi begins 21 Jan 2042, 4:49 AM and ends 22 Jan 2042, 2:12 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Amavasya dates are there in 2042?
There are 12 Amavasya dates in 2042.