Amavasya Kab Hai 2026-27: Dates & Tithi

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Amavasya Kab Hai 2026-27: All Dates at a Glance

The next Amavasya is on Saturday, 10 October 2026, which is Ashwin Amavasya, also called Sarva Pitru Amavasya, and because it falls on a Saturday it is also a Shani Amavasya. After it come 9 November (Kartik), 8 December (Margashirsha), 7 January 2027 (Pausha), 6 February (Magha, Mauni), 8 March, 6 April, 6 May, 4 June, 4 July, 2 August, 31 August, 30 September, 29 October, 28 November and 27 December 2027. Every date here is the day on which the tithi is present at Delhi sunrise. Open the live Panchang for your own city, and keep the Shubh Muhurat calculator handy for the exact timing of any rite.

What Is Amavasya and Why It Matters in Jyotish

Amavasya is the new-moon tithi, the 30th and last tithi of the dark half (Krishna paksha), when the Moon and Sun share almost the same longitude. In Vedic astronomy a tithi is the time the Moon takes to gain 12 degrees on the Sun, and Amavasya is the stretch from 348 to 360 degrees of that gap. Because the Moon is the karaka of mind and emotion, the Moon sign and the Moon's phase shape how Jyotish reads mood, memory and attachment. Classically the day is tied to the Pitris, the ancestors, which is why tarpan and shraddha traditions cluster around it.

How We Calculate Amavasya for Delhi

We take the angle between the Sun and the Moon at every minute for Delhi (28.61 N, 77.21 E, IST) and mark the moment it crosses 348 degrees as the start and 360 degrees as the end of Amavasya. These windows were computed with an independent ephemeris engine and spot-checked against the JPL DE440 data used by Open Ephemeris. The vrat or snan day is then the day whose sunrise falls inside that window, which is the Smarta reading most families use. Printed calendars may differ by a few minutes, and where a tithi touches no sunrise or two sunrises we say so openly. You can compare against the daily Panchang for your city.

Amavasya Dates October to December 2026: Tithi Windows

Ashwin Amavasya runs from 9 October at 9:36 PM to 10 October at 9:20 PM, so Saturday 10 October is the day. Kartik Amavasya begins on 8 November at 11:28 AM and ends on 9 November at 12:32 PM, so sunrise falls on Monday 9 November, while the Lakshmi puja of Diwali on 8 November happens in the evening when the tithi prevails at pradosh. Margashirsha Amavasya starts on 8 December at 4:13 AM and ends on 9 December at 6:22 AM, before that morning's sunrise, so Tuesday 8 December is the day. All times are IST for Delhi.

Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026: Saturday, 10 October

The Ashwin Amavasya that closes the fortnight of the ancestors is the day families remember every forebear, including those whose death date is unknown. The tithi lasts from 9 October, 9:36 PM, to 10 October, 9:20 PM, so it covers the whole afternoon (aparahna) of 10 October, the window preferred for shraddha-type rites. Our guides explain Sarva Pitru Amavasya, the full Pitru Paksha 2026 calendar and the do's and don'ts of the fortnight. The festival page for Pitru Paksha 2026 carries city-wise timings.

Kartik Amavasya and Diwali 2026: Which Day to Follow

Diwali falls on 8 November 2026 because the Lakshmi puja needs Amavasya at pradosh, the first part of the evening, and the tithi begins at 11:28 AM that day. Snan-daan and ancestor rites tied to Amavasya itself go by the sunrise rule, which gives Monday 9 November, and since it is a Monday it is also a Somvati Amavasya. If your family performs tarpan in the afternoon, note that the tithi is present on the afternoon of 8 November and not on 9 November, so ask your purohit which convention your lineage follows. For the festival itself see Diwali 2026 and the Diwali astrology guide.

Amavasya Dates January to June 2027

Pausha Amavasya spans 6 January, 11:15 PM, to 8 January, 1:55 AM, and the sunrise falls on Thursday 7 January 2027. Magha Amavasya, known as Mauni Amavasya, runs from 5 February, 7:06 PM, to 6 February, 9:26 PM, giving Saturday 6 February, which is also a Shani Amavasya. Phalguna Amavasya runs from 7 March, 1:47 PM, to 8 March, 3:00 PM, so Monday 8 March is Somvati. Chaitra Amavasya is on Tuesday 6 April (5:41 AM to 5:21 AM next day), Vaishakha on Thursday 6 May and Jyeshtha on Friday 4 June, which many North Indian families link with Vat Savitri.

Amavasya Dates July to December 2027

Ashadha Amavasya falls on Sunday 4 July 2027, with the tithi ending at 8:32 AM. Shravana Amavasya is Monday 2 August, so it is a Somvati Amavasya, and Bhadrapada Amavasya is Tuesday 31 August. Ashwin Amavasya, the next Sarva Pitru day, is Thursday 30 September, with the tithi ending at 8:06 AM. Kartik Amavasya is Friday 29 October and leads into Diwali 2027. Margashirsha Amavasya is Sunday 28 November, and Pausha Amavasya is Monday 27 December, a Somvati day whose tithi runs from 12:23 AM that morning to 1:42 AM on 28 December.

Somvati Amavasya: Monday Dates in 2026-27

When Amavasya meets a Monday at sunrise it is called Somvati Amavasya, and the Moon-lord link makes it a favoured day for water offerings and quiet prayer. In this window the Somvati dates are Monday 9 November 2026, Monday 8 March 2027, Monday 2 August 2027 and Monday 27 December 2027. Many households keep a light fast, bathe before sunrise and offer water to the peepal. Since the Moon governs the mind, people who feel unsettled use the day for stillness rather than argument. Your own Rashi shows which Moon sign the day will touch in your chart.

Shani Amavasya: Saturday Dates in 2026-27

Shani Amavasya occurs when the new moon tithi is present at sunrise on a Saturday. In this window that happens on 10 October 2026, which coincides with Sarva Pitru Amavasya, and on 6 February 2027, the Mauni Amavasya. Saturn rules discipline, service and delay, so the day is traditionally used for oil lamps at a peepal tree, a simple meal for workers and quiet charity. If you are in a Saturn period, check your chart with the Sade Sati calculator and read about Shani Mahadasha effects before deciding what to do.

Mauni Amavasya 2027: Saturday, 6 February

Magha Amavasya, Mauni Amavasya, is observed with silence (mauna), a holy bath and charity. The tithi starts on 5 February at 7:06 PM and ends on 6 February at 9:26 PM, so the whole morning of 6 February holds it. A bath before sunrise, either at a river or at home with a few drops of Gangajal, is the common practice, followed by sesame and food donated to those in need. Because this one falls on a Saturday it also carries Shani Amavasya themes, and it comes a few weeks after Makar Sankranti 2027. Plan travel to a ghat in advance, as crowds are large.

What to Do on Amavasya: A Simple Routine

A workable Amavasya routine is short. Wake before sunrise, bathe, and keep the day light on food, taking fruit, milk or a simple sattvic meal. Light a ghee lamp in the evening, offer water with black sesame to the ancestors facing south if your family does tarpan, and spend a few minutes in quiet japa. Donate food, clothes or a few coins to someone who needs them. Keep the household calm, since the day favours reflection over new launches. Our tarpan and remedies guide gives the method step by step, and the Panchang explainer helps you read the day.

What to Avoid on Amavasya

Traditionally people avoid beginning auspicious ventures such as a housewarming, a new business opening or a wedding on Amavasya, since classical muhurta texts keep the new-moon day for ancestors and quiet prayer, and the Moon is not visible. They also avoid heavy non-vegetarian meals, alcohol and long arguments. None of this is a warning about misfortune; it is simply a calendar choice, because other tithis suit launches better. If you need a date for something important, the Shubh Muhurat calculator lists better windows, and the Vivah Muhurat 2027 page shows marriage dates that avoid new-moon days.

Amavasya Tarpan and Shraddha: How the Rite Works

Tarpan means satisfying the ancestors with water mixed with sesame and barley, offered with their names and gotra. Shraddha adds a meal for Brahmins and food for crows, cows and dogs. Manusmriti 3.282 links the householder's shraddha with the Darsha, the new-moon rite, which is the textual root of the Amavasya observance ^[1]. Brihat Samhita 98.2 names the Pitris as the deities of Amavasya ^[2]. The details of who may perform it, the direction, and the ingredients differ across families, so follow your own lineage. For the chart side, read Pind Daan and Pitra Dosha.

Amavasya in the Chart: Moon and Sun in the Same Sign

In a birth chart, an Amavasya birth means the Moon sits close to the Sun, which Jyotish reads as the Moon being combust and hence low in strength. This does not doom the person; it simply points to an inward mind that may need steadier routines and support from the 4th house of peace and the lagna lord. You can check Moon strength in your free Kundali and Nakshatra with the Nakshatra calculator. The Moon and Pitra Dosha guide explains where lunar weakness overlaps with the ancestral axis in classical texts.

Pitra Dosha Check on Amavasya: What to Look For

Many people use Amavasya to look at ancestral patterns, so here is what astrologers examine. The 9th house and its lord stand for the father line, the Sun for the father, the Moon for the mother line, and Rahu or Ketu on these points can mark unresolved family patterns. Pitra Dosha is a reading to be confirmed from the whole chart, not a verdict from one planet. Run the Pitra Dosha calculator first, then read the Pitra Dosha pillar guide and the guides on Ketu and Pitra Dosha and Rahu and Pitra Dosha.

Amavasya and Kaal Sarp Dosha: Do They Connect

Amavasya is a Sun-Moon conjunction, while Kaal Sarp Dosha is a pattern where all planets lie between Rahu and Ketu, so they are different things. They only meet when an eclipse-linked new moon happens near the nodes, which is why people sometimes mix them up. If you suspect Kaal Sarp in your chart, use the Kaal Sarp Dosha calculator and read the Kaal Sarp Dosha guide to see whether it is a full or partial formation. Treat the result as a pattern to understand, with calm remedies, never as a source of worry.

A Gentle Amavasya Upay Anyone Can Start

Amavasya is a good day to begin a small, steady habit. Use the five-line plan below and stop if it feels heavy. What: offer water with a few black sesame seeds to your ancestors. When: on Amavasya morning after bathing, facing south. How: say the names you remember and a short prayer of thanks. How long: five minutes each Amavasya, for three months. Caution: do this only if it matches your family custom, and skip it if you are unwell. It supports peace of mind and does not replace advice from a qualified astrologer.

Amavasya and Money: Using the Day to Reset

Some people treat Amavasya as a monthly accounts day. They clear small dues, close open tabs and write down what they will start on Shukla Pratipada, the day after the new moon, when the Moon begins to grow again. Dhan Yoga and other money patterns are read from the 2nd and 11th houses, not from the tithi, so use the day for planning rather than prediction. If you want a chart-based view, our Dasha calculator shows which planetary period is running, and the Mahadasha guide explains how to read it.

Amavasya and Marriage Muhurat: Why the Date Is Skipped

Weddings avoid Amavasya because classical muhurta rules keep the day for ancestor rites, and the Moon, the mind-karaka, is hidden. Good marriage dates are therefore found in the bright fortnight, with an auspicious Nakshatra and a strong Moon. If you are choosing a date, open Vivah Muhurat 2026 or Vivah Muhurat 2027, and before fixing anything run Kundli Milan for the couple. The wedding season after Devutthana Ekadashi is explained in our Ekadashi guide, and the Devutthana Ekadashi 2026 page gives the date.

Amavasya, Purnima and Ekadashi: The Three Anchors of the Month

The lunar month has three anchors. Ekadashi comes twice, on the 11th tithi of each half, Purnima closes the bright half and Amavasya closes the dark half. Together they set the fasting and charity rhythm of a Hindu household, and many families keep all of them. Dates of Ekadashi are given in the Ekadashi vrat guide, and the next full moon festival is explained on the Kartik Purnima 2026 page. When you plan your month, mark all three on your Panchang first and place other plans around them.

Festivals Linked to Amavasya in 2026-27

Several festivals sit on or near Amavasya. Sarva Pitru Amavasya on 10 October 2026 closes Pitru Paksha, and Sharad Navratri 2026 begins the next day after it, followed by Dussehra 2026. Diwali on 8 November 2026 belongs to Kartik Amavasya, and Karva Chauth 2026 and Dhanteras 2026 come in the weeks before it. Mauni Amavasya on 6 February 2027 follows Makar Sankranti, and Phalguna Amavasya on 8 March 2027 sits near Holi season, so check the Holika Dahan 2027 page.

How to Check Amavasya for Your City

The tithi window is the same everywhere, but sunrise changes with the city, so the vrat day can differ in the far east and west. To check yours, open the Panchang for your city, note the sunrise time and see whether it falls inside the tithi window listed above. If the tithi ends a few minutes after your sunrise, ask your family priest which day to follow, since customs differ. For exact timing of a rite, use the Shubh Muhurat calculator, and for the logic behind tithis read our Panchang explainer.

Common Mistakes About Amavasya Dates

The most common mistake is to take the date from a general calendar without checking the sunrise rule, since a tithi can start on one evening and end the next afternoon. A second mistake is to mix up Amavasya and Pratipada, the day after, when the moon begins to appear. A third is to copy Diwali's puja time for ancestor rites, since they follow different rules, as the Kartik Amavasya example shows. The fourth is to read Pitra Dosha from the date of Amavasya alone. For accuracy compare two sources and our live Panchang.

Your Birth Tithi and Amavasya: A Personal Check

Your birth tithi is the tithi on which you were born and is found in your Kundali. If you were born on Amavasya, the Moon and Sun were together at your birth, and the Moon's strength then depends on its Nakshatra and house. Take your chart through the Janam Kundali calculator and read how a Kundli works before you make any conclusion. For the planets involved, see Planets in astrology and Houses in astrology, and read the Chandra-Mangal Yoga guide if Mars and Moon are close.

Quick Reference: Amavasya Days 2026-27

• 10 Oct 2026, Saturday: Ashwin, Sarva Pitru and Shani Amavasya
• 9 Nov 2026, Monday: Kartik, Somvati (Diwali evening is 8 Nov)
• 8 Dec 2026, Tuesday: Margashirsha
• 7 Jan 2027, Thursday: Pausha
• 6 Feb 2027, Saturday: Magha, Mauni, Shani
• 8 Mar 2027, Monday: Phalguna, Somvati
• 6 Apr, 6 May, 4 Jun, 4 Jul 2027: Chaitra, Vaishakha, Jyeshtha, Ashadha
• 2 Aug 2027, Monday: Shravana, Somvati
• 31 Aug, 30 Sep, 29 Oct, 28 Nov 2027: Bhadrapada, Ashwin, Kartik, Margashirsha
• 27 Dec 2027, Monday: Pausha, Somvati

Planning the Festival Month Around Amavasya

October and November are the busiest months of the calendar, so plan early. Pitru Paksha closes on 10 October, Navratri and Dussehra follow, Karva Chauth lands at the end of October, Dhanteras and Diwali come in the first week of November, and Devutthana Ekadashi brings wedding season on 20 or 21 November. Mark Amavasya first and then fit travel, shopping and family rites around it. The Chhath Puja 2026 page and the Panchang help you place the dates, while the Free Dasha calculator shows which period of life you are in if you want a chart-based plan.