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Amavasya (New Moon)

Amavasya (New Moon)
Deity

Lord Shiva

Lord Shiva is one of the principal deities of Hinduism, known as the Destroyer and Transformer within the Trimurti. He is both an ascetic yogi and a householder, representing the …

About This Observance

The new moon day, considered auspicious for ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and Lord Shiva worship.

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moon ancestors pitru tarpan

Upcoming Dates

Friday, April 17, 2026
Tithi: Amavasya Nakshatra: Revati Paksha: krishna
All day
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Tithi: Amavasya Nakshatra: Bharani Paksha: krishna
All day
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Tithi: Amavasya Nakshatra: Punarvasu Paksha: krishna
All day
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Tithi: Amavasya Nakshatra: Ashlesha Paksha: krishna
All day
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Tithi: Amavasya Nakshatra: Magha Paksha: krishna
All day
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Tithi: Amavasya Nakshatra: Hasta Paksha: krishna
All day
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Tithi: Amavasya Nakshatra: Swati Paksha: krishna
All day
Monday, November 9, 2026
Tithi: Amavasya Nakshatra: Vishakha Paksha: krishna
All day
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Tithi: Amavasya Nakshatra: Anuradha Paksha: krishna
All day
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