lunar · Maharashtra

Amavasya (New Moon) 2026 in Mumbai

अमावस्या · मुंबई

By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani

Amavasya (New Moon) 2026 in Mumbai (मुंबई) 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 Mumbai temples like Siddhivinayak Temple and Mahalakshmi Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Mumbai-specific timings.

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

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 Mumbai

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

  • Siddhivinayak Temple
  • Mahalakshmi Temple
  • Babulnath Temple
  • ISKCON Juhu

✓ 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 Mumbai?

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

What is the Amavasya (New Moon) muhurat in Mumbai?

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

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

Famous temples in Mumbai: Siddhivinayak Temple, Mahalakshmi Temple, Babulnath Temple, ISKCON Juhu.

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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