Amavasya 2026

Name: Amavasya 2026
Start: 2026-01-18
End: 2026-01-18
Location: India

अमावस्या

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

The new moon day, traditionally observed for ancestral rites (Pitru Tarpana) and Shradha ceremonies. Each month's Amavasya holds specific significance — Kartika Amavasya is Diwali, Phalguna Amavasya precedes Holi.

Dates in 2026

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 — New moon, powerful for Tantric practices and pitru karma
Amavasyaअमावस्या
yearly24:04 – 01:22
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Sources (2)
- Skanda Purana — Pitri-kalpa / Tithi-pravachana, amavasya definition section'Yogon mein vyatipata, nakshatron mein shravana, tithiyon mein amavasya aur purnima tatha sankranti-kala -- ye sab dana-karma mein pavitra mane gaye hain.' Amavasya named first among agnishvattadi pitarana priya tithis.
- Muhurta Chintamani — Nakshatra-prakaranam, verse 57 (sinivali-kuhu-darsha section)Three Amavasya types (sinivali, kuhu, darsha) enumerated.
— New moon, powerful for Tantric practices and pitru karma

Authoritative source

— Rudrayamala Tantra

काली महामन्त्र जप

Kali Maha Mantra Japa

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