Amavasai Calendar 2029
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 14Krishna Moon)
February
- Tue, Feb 13Krishna Moon)
March
- Wed, Mar 14Krishna Moon)
April
- Fri, Apr 13Krishna Moon)
May
- Sun, May 13Krishna Moon)
June
- Mon, Jun 11Krishna Moon)
July
- Wed, Jul 11Krishna Moon)
August
- Thu, Aug 9Krishna Moon)
September
- Sat, Sep 8Krishna Moon)
October
- Sun, Oct 7Krishna Moon)
December
- Wed, Dec 5Krishna Moon)
Source: Computed from sidereal Sun-Moon angle in 12° increments (Lahiri ayanamsa). Source: Garuda Purana (ancestor rites) · See calendar methodology