Amavasai Calendar 2021
New Moon dates for the year — Krishna Amavasya of each lunar month
Amavasai is the new moon — the dark threshold between cycles. Major ancestor observance for Tarpanam offerings. Mahalaya Amavasya (Bhadrapada Krishna 15) closes the 16-day Pitru Paksha. Diwali Amavasya (Karthika Krishna 15) is the festival of lights night. Somavati Amavasya (when it falls on a Monday) is especially auspicious.
February
- Thu, Feb 11Krishna Moon)
March
- Sat, Mar 13Krishna Moon)
April
- Sun, Apr 11Krishna Moon)
May
- Tue, May 11Krishna Moon)
June
- Thu, Jun 10Krishna Moon)
July
- Fri, Jul 9Krishna Moon)
August
- Sun, Aug 8Krishna Moon)
September
- Mon, Sep 6Krishna Moon)
October
- Wed, Oct 6Krishna Moon)
November
- Thu, Nov 4Krishna Moon)
December
- Sat, Dec 4Krishna Moon)
Source: Computed from sidereal Sun-Moon angle in 12° increments (Lahiri ayanamsa). Source: Garuda Purana (ancestor rites) · See calendar methodology