2026 Amavasya Calendar
Timings calculated for New Delhi
Magha Amavasya (Mauni Amavasya)
The most spiritually charged Amavasya! Observed with silence (Maun) and sacred river baths, especially at Prayag. This day holds the power to cleanse lifetimes of karma through disciplined practice.
Phalguna Amavasya
As winter ends and spring approaches, this final Amavasya of the year helps you release the old and embrace renewal. Perform tarpan to thank ancestors for their year-long protection and guidance.
Chaitra Amavasya
As spring blooms and nature awakens, Chaitra Amavasya invites you to plant seeds of new intentions while honoring ancestors who guide your path forward.
Vaishakha Amavasya
During the peak of summer heat, this sacred day reminds us to offer water and food to our departed elders, seeking their blessings for prosperity and peace in our homes.
Jyeshtha Amavasya
Known as the month of Lord Vishnu, this Amavasya calls for inner purification through fasting and meditation, helping you find calm amidst life's intensity.
Ashadha Amavasya
As monsoon rains arrive, this day symbolizes washing away past karmas. Devotees perform tarpan near rivers, connecting with ancestral souls through the sacred flow of water.
Shravana Amavasya
In this most auspicious month of Lord Shiva, this Amavasya is perfect for deepening your spiritual practice through prayer, charity, and remembering those who shaped your life.
Bhadrapada Amavasya (Mahalaya Amavasya)
The most powerful Amavasya for ancestor worship! Families gather to perform Shraddha, believing that Pitrus descend to earth to receive offerings and bless their descendants.
Ashwina Amavasya
Just before the festival season begins, this sacred day is ideal for settling old debts—both material and spiritual—and seeking forgiveness from elders and ancestors.
Kartika Amavasya (Diwali)
The most celebrated Amavasya! Diwali transforms the darkest night into a festival of lights, prosperity, and new beginnings. Lakshmi puja brings wealth while ancestor worship ensures their continued blessings.
Margashirsha Amavasya
As winter sets in, this introspective day is perfect for meditation and self-reflection. Devotees honor ancestors while preparing mentally and spiritually for the year ahead.
Pausha Amavasya
In the heart of winter, this Amavasya teaches simplicity and compassion. Offering warm clothes, blankets, and food to the needy is believed to please both ancestors and the divine.