Amavasya

Thursday, 17 September 2026 London, UK

Amavasya

Presiding deity
Pitris
Group
Purna
Shukla
Krishna
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Significance

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.

Next 6 dates in London

Dates as the almanac assigns them in London: normally the day this tithi is current at sunrise. Its window can begin the day before or end the day after.

Date Paksha Tithi window
10 October 2026 Saturday Krishna 05:06 PM (−1) – 04:49 PM
8 November 2026 Sunday Krishna 05:58 AM – 07:01 AM (+1)
8 December 2026 Tuesday Krishna 10:42 PM (−1) – 12:51 AM (+1)
7 January 2027 Thursday Krishna 05:44 PM (−1) – 08:24 PM
6 February 2027 Saturday Krishna 01:35 PM (−1) – 03:56 PM
8 March 2027 Monday Krishna 08:16 AM (−1) – 09:29 AM