Amavasya Vrat 2023 • Significance of Amavasya
Amavasya means New Moon Day. In Sanskrit, the translation is as follows: "a" means "Not present" or "Absence of", "ma" is another word for the Moon in Sanskrit, and "vasya"/"vas" translates to "to be put on" or "to dwell". Putting all together, we get the word Amavasya, which roughly translates to "No Moon Day" or No Moon dwelling in the sky.
In Indian culture, especially among Hindus the day and night of Amavasya holds great significance. Many festivals and vrats or fastings are associated with the Amavasya tithi. One of the most popular and brightest festival of India - Diwali, falls on the amavasya of Indian calendar month of Karthik.
Next Amavasya is on June 18, Sunday
Amavasya Tithi Timing*: June 17, 9:12 am to June 18, 10:07 am
Moonrise - June 18, 5:26 am
Moonset - June 18, 7:39 pm
(* Timings in IST, for Ujjain. To change location, go to Panchang →)
Amavasya in June 2023 is Ashadha amavasya as it falls during the month of Ashadha as per Hindu calendar. From the next day, ie., from pradipada tithi of Ashadha month begins the 9 day Ashadha Gupt Navratri festival.
New Moon night or Amavasya
Ashadha Amavasya (June 18) - Tithi start and end timing
| Amavasya Tithi Timing | June 17, 09:12 AM - June 18, 10:07 AM |
| Place : Ujjain [ India ] See More | |
After June 18, amavasya in July falls on July 17, 2023, Monday.
The day of amavasya is held in reverence by many and is believed to be the most auspicious day to offer shraddh and pay homage to one's ancestors, especially dead parents.
Some of the most popular observances and important amavasya dates are Mauni Amavasya, Shani Jayanti, Vat Savitri Vrat, Bhaumvati Amavasya, Lakshmi puja (Diwali), Hariyali Amavasya, Mahalaya Amavasya (Pitru Paksha).
People throng Har Ki Pauri to take holy dip in the Ganga river on Somvati Amavasya in Haridwar
Of all the amavasya days, an amavasya falling on Monday (somvara) is considered most auspicious. Know as Somvati Amavasya, fasting and observing vrat (Somvati Amavasya Vrat) on this day is considered most meritorious. Taking holy dip in waters of the sacred rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, Krishna or Kaveri. On the day of Somvati Amavasya, 1000s of devotees throng religious places like Haridwar, Varanasi etc.
All Amavasya dates in 2023 and Amavasya Tithi Timing
| January 21st Saturday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Jan 21, 6:18 AM - Jan 22, 2:23 AM |
| February 20th Monday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Feb 19, 4:18 PM - Feb 20, 12:35 PM |
| March 21st Tuesday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Mar 21, 1:47 AM - Mar 21, 10:53 PM |
| April 20th Thursday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Apr 19, 11:24 AM - Apr 20, 9:42 AM |
| May 19th Friday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : May 18, 9:43 PM - May 19, 9:23 PM |
| June 18th Sunday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Jun 17, 9:12 AM - Jun 18, 10:07 AM |
| July 17th Monday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Jul 16, 10:08 PM - Jul 18, 12:01 AM |
| August 16th Wednesday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Aug 15, 12:43 PM - Aug 16, 3:08 PM |
| September 14th Thursday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Sep 14, 4:49 AM - Sep 15, 7:09 AM |
| October 14th Saturday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Oct 13, 9:51 PM - Oct 14, 11:25 PM |
| November 13th Monday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Nov 12, 2:45 PM - Nov 13, 2:57 PM |
| December 12th Tuesday |
Amavasya Tithi Timing : Dec 12, 6:24 AM - Dec 13, 5:02 AM |