Amavasya January 2026 — Date & Significance
Amavasya (new moon) in January 2026 — date, tithi timing and significance for ancestor worship (tarpan).
Dates in January 2026
- 2026-01-17 (Sat) — Tithi Chaturdashi (Krsna 29), Nakshatra Purva Ashadha, Sunrise 07:15 / Sunset 17:46
- 2026-01-18 (Sun) — Tithi Amavasya (Krsna 30), Nakshatra Uttara Ashadha, Sunrise 07:15 / Sunset 17:47
- 2026-01-19 (Mon) — Tithi Pratipada (Sukla 1), Nakshatra Shravana, Sunrise 07:15 / Sunset 17:48
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Amavasya in January 2026?
Amavasya falls on 2026-01-17, 2026-01-18, 2026-01-19.
What to do on Amavasya?
Offer tarpan to ancestors, keep a fast, visit a temple, and donate food/clothes.
What should be avoided on Amavasya?
Starting new businesses, property registrations, and major purchases are traditionally avoided.
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