12 Dates
🌑 அமாவாசை 2026 | Amavasai 2026
Complete list of all New Moon dates for Tarpanam and ancestral worship
| # | அமாவாசை / Amavasai | தேதி / Date | கிழமை / Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
தை அமாவாசை
✨ Special Thai Amavasai |
18 Jan 2026 | ஞாயிறு / Sunday |
| 2 |
மாசி அமாவாசை
Maasi Amavasai |
17 Feb 2026 | செவ்வாய் / Tuesday |
| 3 |
பங்குனி அமாவாசை
Panguni Amavasai |
19 Mar 2026 | வியாழன் / Thursday |
| 4 |
சித்திரை அமாவாசை
Chithirai Amavasai |
17 Apr 2026 | வெள்ளி / Friday |
| 5 |
வைகாசி அமாவாசை
Vaikasi Amavasai |
16 May 2026 | சனி / Saturday |
| 6 |
ஆனி அமாவாசை
Aani Amavasai |
15 Jun 2026 | திங்கள் / Monday |
| 7 |
ஆடி அமாவாசை
✨ Special Aadi Amavasai |
14 Jul 2026 | செவ்வாய் / Tuesday |
| 8 |
ஆவணி அமாவாசை
Aavani Amavasai |
12 Aug 2026 | புதன் / Wednesday |
| 9 |
புரட்டாசி அமாவாசை (மகாளய அமாவாசை)
Purattasi Amavasai (Mahalaya) |
10 Sep 2026 | வியாழன் / Thursday |
| 10 |
ஐப்பசி அமாவாசை
Aippasi Amavasai |
10 Oct 2026 | சனி / Saturday |
| 11 |
கார்த்திகை அமாவாசை
Karthigai Amavasai |
09 Nov 2026 | திங்கள் / Monday |
| 12 |
மார்கழி அமாவாசை
Margazhi Amavasai |
09 Dec 2026 | புதன் / Wednesday |
📖 About Amavasai (அமாவாசை)
Amavasai (அமாவாசை) or Amavasya is the New Moon day when the Moon is not visible. It occurs once every lunar month. This day is considered highly auspicious for Tarpanam (ancestral offerings) and Pitru Puja.
Important Amavasais:
- Mahalaya Amavasai - Most important for Pitru Tarpanam
- Thai Amavasai - Performed at Rameswaram for ancestors
- Aadi Amavasai - Very auspicious in Tamil tradition
- Somavara Amavasai - Monday New Moon, highly meritorious
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tarpanam?
Tarpanam is a ritual offering of water mixed with sesame seeds to ancestors. It's performed facing south during Amavasai to satisfy departed souls.
When should I perform Tarpanam?
Tarpanam should be performed during the Kutup Kalam (afternoon), typically between 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM when the Sun is at its peak.
Can women perform Tarpanam?
Traditionally, Tarpanam is performed by male members. However, in the absence of male relatives, women can perform it with some variations.