In Sanskrit, Amavasya means “day of new moon”. In Hindu culture, day and night of Amavasya holds great significance as many festivals and vrats are associated with the Amavasya tithi.

Amavasya August 2022 Date: August 27, Saturday.

Tithi Timing: August 26, 12:24 pm to August 27, 1:47 pm.

The day of Amavasya is considered as an auspicious day to offer shraddh and pay homage to ancestors.

Of all the Amavasya days, the one falling on Monday is considered most auspicious. It is known as Somvati Amavasya.

Fasting on this day is considered most meritorious.

All Amavasya Dates and Tithis for 2022:

January 2nd
Sunday		 Amavasya Tithi Timing : Jan 02, 3:42 AM – Jan 03, 12:03 AM
February 1st
Tuesday		 Amavasya Tithi Timing : Jan 31, 2:18 PM – Feb 01, 11:15 AM
March 2nd
Wednesday		 Amavasya Tithi Timing : Mar 02, 1:00 AM – Mar 02, 11:04 PM
April 1st
Friday		 Amavasya Tithi Timing : Mar 31, 12:22 PM – Apr 01, 11:54 AM
April 30th
Saturday		 Amavasya Tithi Timing : Apr 30, 12:58 AM – May 01, 1:58 AM
May 30th
Monday		 Amavasya Tithi Timing : May 29, 2:55 PM – May 30, 5:00 PM
June 29th
Wednesday		 Amavasya Tithi Timing : Jun 28, 5:52 AM – Jun 29, 8:22 AM
July 28th
Thursday		 Amavasya Tithi Timing : Jul 27, 9:12 PM – Jul 28, 11:25 PM
August 27th
Saturday		 Amavasya Tithi Timing : Aug 26, 12:24 PM – Aug 27, 1:47 PM
September 25th
Sunday		 Amavasya Tithi Timing : Sep 25, 3:12 AM – Sep 26, 3:24 AM
October 25th
Tuesday		 Amavasya Tithi Timing : Oct 24, 5:27 PM – Oct 25, 4:18 PM
November 23rd
Wednesday		 Amavasya Tithi Timing : Nov 23, 6:53 AM – Nov 24, 4:27 AM
December 23rd
Friday		 Amavasya Tithi Timing : Dec 22, 7:13 PM – Dec 23, 3:46 PM