Amavasya 2056
All 12 Amavasya dates in 2056 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Amavasya: Magha Amavasya — Sunday, 16 Jan 2056
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 16 Jan | Magha Amavasya | 16 Jan 2056, 4:32 AM | 17 Jan 2056, 3:40 AM |
| Tuesday, 15 Feb | Phalguna Amavasya | 14 Feb 2056, 6:53 PM | 15 Feb 2056, 7:29 PM |
| Thursday, 16 Mar | Chaitra Amavasya | 15 Mar 2056, 10:37 AM | 16 Mar 2056, 12:22 PM |
| Friday, 14 Apr | Vaishakha Amavasya | 14 Apr 2056, 2:58 AM | 15 Apr 2056, 5:20 AM |
| Sunday, 14 May | Adhik Vaishakha Amavasya | 13 May 2056, 7:14 PM | 14 May 2056, 9:36 PM |
| Tuesday, 13 Jun | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 12 Jun 2056, 10:48 AM | 13 Jun 2056, 12:34 PM |
| Wednesday, 12 Jul | Ashadha Amavasya | 12 Jul 2056, 1:11 AM | 13 Jul 2056, 1:50 AM |
| Friday, 11 Aug | Shravana Amavasya | 10 Aug 2056, 2:05 PM | 11 Aug 2056, 1:18 PM |
| Saturday, 9 Sept | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 9 Sept 2056, 1:29 AM | 9 Sept 2056, 11:17 PM |
| Monday, 9 Oct | Ashwin Amavasya | 8 Oct 2056, 11:47 AM | 9 Oct 2056, 8:30 AM |
| Tuesday, 7 Nov | Kartika Amavasya | 6 Nov 2056, 9:39 PM | 7 Nov 2056, 5:51 PM |
| Wednesday, 6 Dec | Margashirsha Amavasya | 6 Dec 2056, 7:45 AM | 7 Dec 2056, 4:01 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
When is the next Amavasya?
The next Magha Amavasya is on Sunday, 16 Jan. The tithi begins 16 Jan 2056, 4:32 AM and ends 17 Jan 2056, 3:40 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Amavasya dates are there in 2056?
There are 12 Amavasya dates in 2056.