Amavasai Calendar 2025
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
- Wed, Jan 29Krishna Moon)
February
- Thu, Feb 27Krishna Moon)
March
- Sat, Mar 29Krishna Moon)
April
- Sun, Apr 27Krishna Moon)
June
- Wed, Jun 25Krishna Moon)
July
- Thu, Jul 24Krishna Moon)
August
- Sat, Aug 23Krishna Moon)
September
- Sun, Sep 21Krishna Moon)
October
- Tue, Oct 21Krishna Moon)
November
- Wed, Nov 19Krishna Moon)
- Thu, Nov 20Krishna Moon)
December
- Fri, Dec 19Krishna Moon)
Source: Computed from sidereal Sun-Moon angle in 12° increments (Lahiri ayanamsa). Source: Garuda Purana (ancestor rites) · See calendar methodology