Amavasya (New Moon) 2026 in Kolkata
अमावस्या · कोलकाता
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Amavasya (New Moon) 2026 in Kolkata (कोलकाता) 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 Kolkata temples like Kalighat Kali Temple and Dakshineswar Kali Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Kolkata-specific timings.
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 Kolkata
These temples in Kolkata are especially powerful during Amavasya (New Moon):
- ●Kalighat Kali Temple
- ●Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- ●Belur Math
✓ 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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When is Amavasya (New Moon) 2026 in Kolkata?
Amavasya (New Moon) 2026 is celebrated in Kolkata on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
What is the Amavasya (New Moon) muhurat in Kolkata?
The Amavasya (New Moon) muhurat in Kolkata is Madhyahna: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST.
Which temples to visit on Amavasya (New Moon) in Kolkata?
Famous temples in Kolkata: Kalighat Kali Temple, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math.
Who is the planetary ruler of Amavasya (New Moon)?
The planetary ruler of Amavasya (New Moon) is Moon (Chandra) and Pitru.