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Amavasya (New Moon) 2026 in Delhi NCR

अमावस्या · दिल्ली एनसीआर

By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani

Amavasya (New Moon) 2026 in Delhi NCR (दिल्ली एनसीआर) falls on Saturday, 16 May 2026. Planetary ruler: Moon (Chandra) and Pitru. Auspicious muhurat: Madhyahna: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST. The dark new moon night. Most sacred day for ancestor worship and removing negative karma. Visit famous Delhi NCR temples like Akshardham Temple and Kalkaji Mandir for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Delhi NCR-specific timings.

Date
Saturday, 16 May 2026
City
Delhi NCR, Delhi
Planetary Ruler
Moon (Chandra) and Pitru
Category
lunar
Muhurat in Delhi NCR
Madhyahna: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST
All times in IST · Adjusted for Delhi NCR

Significance of Amavasya (New Moon)

Powerful for Tarpan, Pitru rituals, and clearing ancestral debts. Also linked to Tantric sadhana.

🛕 Where to celebrate Amavasya (New Moon) in Delhi NCR

These temples in Delhi NCR are especially powerful during Amavasya (New Moon):

  • Akshardham Temple
  • Kalkaji Mandir
  • Chhatarpur Mandir
  • ISKCON Temple Dwarka

✓ Do's

  • Perform Tarpan for ancestors
  • Take holy bath in sacred river
  • Donate til, gold, or food
  • Recite Mahamrityunjaya mantra

✗ Don'ts

  • Avoid new ventures or marriages
  • Do not travel south
  • Avoid haircuts, nail cutting

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Amavasya (New Moon) 2026 in Delhi NCR?

Amavasya (New Moon) 2026 is celebrated in Delhi NCR on Saturday, 16 May 2026.

What is the Amavasya (New Moon) muhurat in Delhi NCR?

The Amavasya (New Moon) muhurat in Delhi NCR is Madhyahna: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST.

Which temples to visit on Amavasya (New Moon) in Delhi NCR?

Famous temples in Delhi NCR: Akshardham Temple, Kalkaji Mandir, Chhatarpur Mandir, ISKCON Temple Dwarka.

Who is the planetary ruler of Amavasya (New Moon)?

The planetary ruler of Amavasya (New Moon) is Moon (Chandra) and Pitru.

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