Next Amavasai
Saturday, 10 October 2026 · Purattasi 23 →
The next Amavasai is on Saturday, 10 October 2026 (Purattasi 23).
This month – September 2026
| Date | Tamil date | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 10 September 2026 | Aavani 24 | Chaturdashi until 10:56 AM · then Amavasai |
Next month – October 2026
| Date | Tamil date | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 10 October 2026 · Mahalaya Amavasai | Purattasi 23 | Amavasai until 9:34 PM · then Prathama |
Questions
What is amavasai?
Amavasai (amavasya) is the new moon day, the last tithi of the waning fortnight (theipirai). Many families offer tharpanam to their ancestors on it.