Moon calendar · Vedic calendar
Amavasya 2026
The new-moon tithi: rest, remembrance and new intentions.
Saturday, 16 May 2026 in New Delhi
Vaishakha Krishna Amavasya: 05:12 on Saturday, 16 May 2026 to 01:31 on Sunday, 17 May 2026 (India time)
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What it is
Amavasya is the thirtieth tithi, when the Moon is not visible. It ends one lunar month and opens the next (in the Amanta calendar).
Traditional significance
Amavasya is traditionally a day to remember ancestors (with tarpan or a simple prayer), to rest and to turn inwards before a new cycle.
A suggested practice
Remember with love · about 5 minutes
- Light a lamp (safely) for those who came before you.
- Recall one gift or lesson they left you.
- Set one quiet intention for the coming month.
Affirmation
I carry forward the love of those before me.
Reflection question
Which family blessing do I want to pass on?
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Astrological and traditional meanings are offered for reflection and cultural understanding. They are symbolic, not scientific predictions, and never a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice.