AstrologgerWhen is the next Amavasya?
Next Amavasya: Monday, 9 November 2026 (Somvati Amavasya) — tithi 8 Nov 11:28 AM to 9 Nov 12:32 PM (New Delhi).
Amavasya, the no-moon day that ends each lunar month, is observed for holy bathing, charity and rites for ancestors (pitru tarpan). An Amavasya on Monday is Somvati and on Tuesday is Bhaumvati Amavasya. Dates below are computed for New Delhi.
The next 3 Amavasya dates
| Date | Name | Tithi window |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 9 November 2026 | Somvati Amavasya | 8 Nov 11:28 AM to 9 Nov 12:32 PM |
| Tuesday, 8 December 2026 | Bhaumvati Amavasya | 8 Dec 4:13 AM to 9 Dec 6:22 AM |
| Thursday, 7 January 2027 | Pausha Amavasya | 6 Jan 11:14 PM to 8 Jan 1:54 AM |
All dates & times computed for New Delhi (IST) with the Swiss Ephemeris + Lahiri ayanamsa.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Amavasya?+
The next Amavasya is Somvati Amavasya on Monday, 9 November 2026, tithi 8 Nov 11:28 AM to 9 Nov 12:32 PM (New Delhi). After that: Tuesday, 8 December 2026; Thursday, 7 January 2027.
How many Amavasya are in 2026?+
There are 12 Amavasya in 2026 for the Delhi region — one at the end of each lunar month.
What is done on Amavasya?+
Amavasya is traditionally a day for a holy dip, charity, and shraddha/tarpan for departed ancestors. Mauni Amavasya (in Magha) is observed in silence.
What are Somvati and Bhaumvati Amavasya?+
An Amavasya that falls on a Monday is called Somvati Amavasya and on a Tuesday, Bhaumvati Amavasya — both considered especially auspicious.
How is pitru tarpan done on Amavasya?+
Amavasya is a traditional day for shraddha and tarpan — offering water (with sesame) and remembering departed ancestors, often by a river or at home facing south. Many observe it especially in Pitru Paksha. Rites vary by family and region.