Amavasai Calendar 2022
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.
January
- Sun, Jan 2Krishna Moon)
March
- Wed, Mar 2Krishna Moon)
April
- Fri, Apr 1Krishna Moon)
- Sat, Apr 30Krishna Moon)
May
- Mon, May 30Krishna Moon)
June
- Tue, Jun 28Krishna Moon)
July
- Thu, Jul 28Krishna Moon)
August
- Sat, Aug 27Krishna Moon)
September
- Sun, Sep 25Krishna Moon)
October
- Tue, Oct 25Krishna Moon)
November
- Wed, Nov 23Krishna Moon)
December
- Fri, Dec 23Krishna Moon)
Source: Computed from sidereal Sun-Moon angle in 12° increments (Lahiri ayanamsa). Source: Garuda Purana (ancestor rites) · See calendar methodology