Amavasya

Thursday, 17 September 2026 New York, NY, USA

Amavasya

Presiding deity
Pitris
Group
Purna
Shukla
Krishna
#30

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 New York

Dates as the almanac assigns them in New York: 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 12:06 PM (−1) – 11:49 AM
8 November 2026 Sunday Krishna 12:58 AM – 02:01 AM (+1)
8 December 2026 Tuesday Krishna 05:42 PM (−1) – 07:51 PM
7 January 2027 Thursday Krishna 12:44 PM (−1) – 03:24 PM
6 February 2027 Saturday Krishna 08:35 AM (−1) – 10:56 AM
7 March 2027 Sunday Krishna 03:16 AM – 04:29 AM (+1)