In Sanskrit, Amavasya means “Day of the New Moon”. In Hindu culture, the day and night of Amavasya hold great significance as many Festivals and VRATS are associated with the Amavasya Tithi.
The day of Amavasya is considered an auspicious day to offer shraddh and pay homage to ancestors. Of all the Amavasya days, the one falling on Monday is considered the most auspicious. It is known as Somvati Amavasya. Fasting on this day is considered most meritorious.
Amavasya 2023 Dates List:
| January 21st Saturday | Amavasya Tithi Timing : Jan 21, 6:18 AM – Jan 22, 2:23 AM |
| February 20th Monday | Amavasya Tithi Timing : Feb 19, 4:18 PM – Feb 20, 12:35 PM |
| March 21st Tuesday | Amavasya Tithi Timing : Mar 21, 1:47 AM – Mar 21, 10:53 PM |
| April 20th Thursday | Amavasya Tithi Timing : Apr 19, 11:24 AM – Apr 20, 9:42 AM |
| May 19th Friday | Amavasya Tithi Timing : May 18, 9:43 PM – May 19, 9:23 PM |
| June 18th Sunday | Amavasya Tithi Timing : Jun 17, 9:12 AM – Jun 18, 10:07 AM |
| July 17th Monday | Amavasya Tithi Timing : Jul 16, 10:08 PM – Jul 18, 12:01 AM |
| August 16th Wednesday | Amavasya Tithi Timing : Aug 15, 12:43 PM – Aug 16, 3:08 PM |
| September 14th Thursday | Amavasya Tithi Timing : Sep 14, 4:49 AM – Sep 15, 7:09 AM |
| October 14th Saturday | Amavasya Tithi Timing : Oct 13, 9:51 PM – Oct 14, 11:25 PM |
| November 13th Monday | Amavasya Tithi Timing : Nov 12, 2:45 PM – Nov 13, 2:57 PM |
| December 12th Tuesday | Amavasya Tithi Timing : Dec 12, 6:24 AM – Dec 13, 5:02 AM |
