In 2020, there are 12 Amavasya days, one falling in each month. The day is also considered an auspicious occasion for performing shraddha and tarpan to ancestors, especially dead parents and spiritual sadhana. If a devotee takes holy dip, especially in the water of Ganga, it is believed that they will be get rid of any Kaal Sarpa Dosha and along will all the sins and various Doshas. Magha or Mauni Amavasya 2020 Timings/ Shubh Muhurat Magha Amavasya starts: 2:17 am (24 January 2020) Magh Amavasya ends: 3: 11 am (25 January 2020) Mauni Amavasya Significance The fasting ritual of Mauni Amavasya is associated with learning the virtue of patience and prudence just like sages, the reason why it is called Mauni Amavasya. Falling in the Hindu month of Magha, known as Magha Amavasya, it is popular as Mauni Amavasya. January Amavasya Timings (Tithi) and Shubh Muhurat In January 2020, the day of Amavasya is falling on 24th January, 2020 (Friday). The month of Magha as per Hindu calendar falls in the month of January, that’s why the Amavasya in January is called Magha Amavasya and is celebrated as Mauni Amavasya which has its own significance. Amavasya in January 2020 is falling on 24th January. The devotees take holy dip in Ganga, Yamuna, Krishna and Kaveri, along with observing fast to call upon the most fruitful effects of the same. The Kartik Amavasya is considered auspicious and Diwali is celebrated on this day. It is marked by observing fasts, praying to the Sun and the Moon. It is considered an auspicious occasion to pay homage to the family members who have gone for their heavenly abode. Despite being considered inauspicious, it is marked by certain fasts and festivals whose effect is said to be of great importance. The day is believed to be of great power. The day when the moon is not visible holds a great cultural significance in India and its belief system.
November 15- Kartika Amavasya - Margashirsha, Krishna Amavasya 12.Amavasya, the day of the new moon, generally falls in the middle of the month as the lunar month starts after the day of the full moon or poornima. October 16- Adhika Darsha Amavasya and Ashwina Adhika Amavasya - Kartika, Krishna Amavasya 11. September 17- Darsha Amavasya and Ashwina Amavasya - Kartika, Krishna Amavasya 10. August 19- Bhadrapada Amavasya - Ashwina, Krishna Amavasya 9. July 20- Darsha Amavasya and Shravana Amavasya - Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasya 8. June 21 - Ashadha Amavasya - Shravana, Krishna Amavasya 7. May 22- Darsha Amavasya and Jyeshtha Amavasya - Ashadha, Krishna Amavasya 6. April 22- Darsha Amavasya and Vaishakha Amavasya - Jyeshtha, Krishna Amavasya 5. March 24- Darsha Amavasya - Chaitra, Krishna Amavasya 4. February 23- Darsha Amavasya and Phalguna Amavasya - Chaitra, Krishna Amavasya 3. January 24- Darsha Amavasya and Magha Amavasya - Phalguna, Krishna Amavasya 2. Here are the Amavasya dates for next year 1. Amavasya Dates 2020 Amavasya will occur once every month during the year 2020. Amavasya is also considered as an ideal time to conduct rituals and powers to please those in the family who have passed for their heavenly abode. However, it is a period of great planetary significance and most planets exude great power on this day. Apart from that, auspicious occasions such as weddings are not solemnised during Amavasya period. Significance of Amavasya Amavasya is generally considered an inauspicious time except for the Kartik Amavasya which occurs on the day of Diwali.
The lunar month starts on the day following full moon or poornima and because of this Amavasya falls in the middle of the month.
Amavasya refers to the lunar phase of the New Moon.