Presiding deity: Pitris (ancestors)
Amavasya — the New Moon — is the fifteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha, associated with the Pitris (ancestors). The most important day for Tarpanam and Shraddha — offerings to departed ancestors. Somvati Amavasya (falling on a Monday) is especially significant. Kartik Amavasya hosts Diwali; Mahalaya Amavasya marks the start of Devi Paksha before Navratri.
Times shown for New Delhi (IST). A tithi window doesn’t align with civil days — it may start or end on the previous/next day.
| Date | Day | Paksha | Tithi window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 13 July 2026 | Monday | Krishna | 06:49 pm → 03:13 pm (next day) |
| Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | Tuesday | Krishna | 01:53 am (prev day) → 11:06 pm (next day) |
| Thursday, 10 September 2026 | Thursday | Krishna | 10:33 am → 08:56 am (next day) |
| Friday, 9 October 2026 | Friday | Krishna | 09:36 pm → 09:19 pm (next day) |
| Sunday, 8 November 2026 | Sunday | Krishna | 11:28 am → 12:31 pm (next day) |
| Monday, 7 December 2026 | Monday | Krishna | 04:12 am (prev day) → 06:21 am (next day) |