Amavasya/Amavasi 2020 Date Time:
Friday 24 January Magha Amavasya
Sunday 23 February Phalguna Amavasya
Tuesday 24 March Chaitra Amavasya
Wednesday 22 April Vaishakha Amavasya
Friday 22 May Jyeshtha Amavasya
Sunday 21 June Ashadha Amavasya
Monday 20 July Shravana Amavasya
Wednesday 19 August Bhadrapada Amavasya
Thursday 17 September Ashwin Amavasya
Friday 16 October Ashwin Amavasya
Sunday 15 November Kartik Amavasya
Monday 14 December Margashirsha Amavasya
About Amavasya/Amavasi :
As per Hindu religion, Amavasya or Amavasi refers to the new moon night occurring in the lunar month’s first night and first quarter. On that day, although the moon is actually present, it cannot be seen by the naked eye hence it is also known as no moon day. Since moon remains invisible, the night of Amavasya remains in pitch darkness. Several rituals are conducted on this day, the most important one being Shradha worship to appease the souls of our dead kith and kin. When Amavasya comes on a Monday, it is referred to as Somvati Amavasya while the Saturday one is known by the name of Shani Amavasya. People suffering from the ill-effects of Kalsarpa Dosha are advised by astrologers to perform the Kalasarpa Dosha Puja on Amavasya day.