Amavasya Vrat 2024 • Significance of Amavasya
Amavasya means New Moon Day. In Sanskrit, the translation is as follows: "a" means "Not present" or "Absence of", "ma" is another word for the Moon in Sanskrit, and "vasya"/"vas" translates to "to be put on" or "to dwell". Putting all together, we get the word Amavasya, which roughly translates to "No Moon Day" or No Moon dwelling in the sky.
In Indian culture, especially among Hindus the day and night of Amavasya holds great significance. Many festivals and vrats or fastings are associated with the Amavasya tithi. One of the most popular and brightest festival of India - Diwali, falls on the amavasya of Indian calendar month of Karthik.
Next Amavasya is on May 08, Wednesday
Amavasya Tithi Timing*: May 07, 11:41 am to May 08, 8:51 am
Moonrise - May 08, 5:39 am
Moonset - May 08, 7:23 pm
(* Timings in IST, for Ujjain. To change location, go to Panchang →)
New Moon night or Amavasya
Vaisakha Amavasya (May 08) - Tithi start and end timing
| Amavasya Tithi Timing | May 07, 11:41 AM - May 08, 08:51 AM |
| Place : Ujjain [ India ] See More | |
After May 08, amavasya in June falls on June 06, 2024, Thursday.
The day of amavasya is held in reverence by many and is believed to be the most auspicious day to offer shraddh and pay homage to one's ancestors, especially dead parents.
Some of the most popular observances and important amavasya dates are Mauni Amavasya, Shani Jayanti, Vat Savitri Vrat, Bhaumvati Amavasya, Lakshmi puja (Diwali), Hariyali Amavasya, Mahalaya Amavasya (Pitru Paksha).
People throng Har Ki Pauri to take holy dip in the Ganga river on Somvati Amavasya in Haridwar
Of all the amavasya days, an amavasya falling on Monday (somvara) is considered most auspicious. Know as Somvati Amavasya, fasting and observing vrat (Somvati Amavasya Vrat) on this day is considered most meritorious. Taking holy dip in waters of the sacred rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, Krishna or Kaveri. On the day of Somvati Amavasya, 1000s of devotees throng religious places like Haridwar, Varanasi etc.
All Amavasya dates in 2024
| January 11th Thursday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Jan 10, 8:11 PM - Jan 11, 5:27 PM |
| February 9th Friday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Feb 09, 8:02 AM - Feb 10, 4:29 AM |
| March 10th Sunday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Mar 09, 6:18 PM - Mar 10, 2:30 PM |
| April 8th Monday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Apr 08, 3:21 AM - Apr 08, 11:50 PM |
| May 8th Wednesday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : May 07, 11:41 AM - May 08, 8:51 AM |
| June 6th Thursday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Jun 05, 7:55 PM - Jun 06, 6:07 PM |
| July 5th Friday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Jul 05, 4:58 AM - Jul 06, 4:27 AM |
| August 4th Sunday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Aug 03, 3:51 PM - Aug 04, 4:43 PM |
| September 2nd Monday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Sep 02, 5:22 AM - Sep 03, 7:25 AM |
| October 2nd Wednesday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Oct 01, 9:39 PM - Oct 03, 12:19 AM |
| November 1st Friday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Oct 31, 3:53 PM - Nov 01, 6:17 PM |
| December 1st Sunday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Nov 30, 10:30 AM - Dec 01, 11:51 AM |
| December 30th Monday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Dec 30, 4:02 AM - Dec 31, 3:56 AM |