Amavasya, also known as the No Moon Day or New Moon Day, is an important day in the Hindu lunar calendar. It marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle when the Moon is not visible in the sky. Many devotees observe fasts, perform pitru tarpan, and engage in spiritual rituals on Amavasya to honor their ancestors and seek blessings.
In 2025, there will be 12 Amavasya days in India. Below is the complete list, including start and end timings (IST), as well as the corresponding day and month.
Amavasya 2025 – Date, Time, Tithi, and Significance:
| Month | Amavasya Date 2025 | Day | Tithi Begins | Tithi Ends | Significance |
| January | 29 January 2025 | Wednesday | 10:24 AM, Jan 28 | 08:55 AM, Jan 29 | Paush Amavasya – Pitru rituals, charity |
| February | 27 February 2025 | Thursday | 04:16 AM, Feb 27 | 01:31 AM, Feb 28 | Magha Amavasya – Holy bath, donations |
| March | 29 March 2025 | Saturday | 11:53 AM, Mar 28 | 08:56 AM, Mar 29 | Phalguna Amavasya – Good for cleansing rituals |
| April | 27 April 2025 | Sunday | 06:14 PM, Apr 26 | 03:12 PM, Apr 27 | Chaitra Amavasya – New beginnings |
| May | 26 May 2025 | Monday | 01:09 AM, May 26 | 09:52 PM, May 26 | Vaishakha Amavasya – Ideal for Pitru tarpan |
| June | 25 June 2025 | Wednesday | 07:19 AM, Jun 24 | 04:25 AM, Jun 25 | Jyeshtha Amavasya – Removes negativity |
| July | 24 July 2025 | Thursday | 01:34 PM, Jul 23 | 11:20 AM, Jul 24 | Ashadha Amavasya – Karka Sankranti rituals |
| August | 23 August 2025 | Saturday | 07:41 PM, Aug 22 | 05:46 PM, Aug 23 | Shravan Amavasya – Most auspicious for Shiva worship |
| September | 21 September 2025 | Sunday | 02:31 AM, Sep 21 | 12:09 AM, Sep 22 | Bhadrapada Amavasya – Mahalaya Amavasya (Pitru Paksha begins) |
| October | 21 October 2025 | Tuesday | 10:32 AM, Oct 20 | 08:27 AM, Oct 21 | Ashwin Amavasya – Diwali Amavasya (Lakshmi Puja) |
| November | 19 November 2025 | Wednesday | 06:12 PM, Nov 18 | 04:33 PM, Nov 19 | Kartika Amavasya – Tulsi Vivah ends |
| December | 19 December 2025 | Friday | 02:56 AM, Dec 19 | 01:52 AM, Dec 20 | Margashirsha Amavasya – Good for donations |
Importance of Amavasya:
1. Pitru Tarpan & Shraddha – Paying respects to ancestors.
2. Charity & Donations – Believed to reduce karmic debts.
3. Fasting & Meditation – Strengthens self-control and removes negativity.
4. Auspicious Rituals – Some Amavasya days, like Diwali Amavasya, are considered highly auspicious.
Amavasya is considered inauspicious in most parts of India, and people avoid doing auspicious things on this day. Hindus believe that evil powers are more active and powerful on Amavasya nights, and one should avoid going out.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
1. How many Amavasyas are there in 2025?
There are 12 Amavasya days in 2025.
2. Which is the most important Amavasya in 2025?
- Shravan Amavasya (23 August 2025) – Sacred for Lord Shiva worship.
- Ashwin Amavasya (21 October 2025) – Celebrated as Diwali.
- Bhadrapada Amavasya (21 September 2025) – Marks the beginning of Pitru Paksha.
- Shani Amavasya – Best day to worship Lord Shani to reduce Shani Dosh and Sade Sati.
3. What should be avoided on Amavasya?
Avoid starting new ventures, traveling long distances, or performing inauspicious tasks.
Interesting Fact About Amavasya 2025:
The Shravan Amavasya on July 24, 2025, coincides with Guru Pushyamrut Yoga, which is one of the three and a half auspicious Muhurtas.