2023 Somvati Amavasya

Amavasya is new moon day in Hindu calendar. It is significant day as many rituals are performed only on Amavasya Tithi. Amavasya falling on weekday Monday is known as Somvati Amavasya and Amavasya falling on weekday Saturday is known as Shani Amavasya.

Ratha Saptami on Monday, February 20, 2023

Amavasya Tithi Begins – 02:48 PM, Feb 19

Amavasya Tithi Ends – 11:05 AM, Feb 20

All Amavasya days are appropriate to perform Shraddha rituals to appease ancestors. Amavasya day is also appropriate day to perform Kalasarpa Dosha puja. Amavasya is also spelled and pronounced as Amavasai or Amavas.

Phalguna, Krishna Amavasya is on the same day.