Amavasya August 2027 Date
2 Aug and 31 Aug
Amavasya
Amavasya is the moonless night that Hindu tradition reserves for the dead. Significance, story and puja vidhi of Amavasya.
Amavasya in August 2027 is on Monday, 2 August 2027. Amavasya tithi begins at 07:20 PM IST on 1 Aug and ends at 03:35 PM IST on 2 Aug. Sunrise is at 06:02 AM, sunset at 07:06 PM (Ujjain).
Amavasya in August 2027 is on Tuesday, 31 August 2027. Amavasya tithi begins at 02:41 AM IST on 31 Aug and ends at 11:11 PM IST on 31 Aug. Sunrise is at 06:13 AM, sunset at 06:43 PM (Ujjain).
In the amanta calendar this is the month of Ashadha; in the purnimanta calendar, Shravana.
In the amanta calendar this is the month of Shravana; in the purnimanta calendar, Bhadrapada.
Dates are for India (IST). Muhurat and the panchanga for each day are on the Amavasya page.
This Month's Amavasya: Bheemana Amavasya, Shravana Amavasya and Somavati Amavasya
Bheemana Amavasya
A Karnataka women's vrata on the Ashadha new moon, centred on two clay lamps lit as Shiva and Parvati. Girls and wives pray for the long life of brothers and husbands, then a brother smashes open a flour ball — the kadubu — hiding coins inside.
Shravana Amavasya
The new moon of Sawan — Shiva's most sacred month — when one tithi carries many names. North India calls it Hariyali Amavasya and plants saplings as the monsoon greens the land; Maharashtra keeps it as Pithori Amavasya for mothers; Tamil Nadu marks Aadi Amavasai with tarpanam by the sea.
Somavati Amavasya
A new moon that lands on a Monday — Shiva's own weekday — is rare enough that Shaiva temples mark it with a special rite called Amavasya Soma Pradakshinam, circling the lingam in the half-circuit reserved for Shiva. Married women add a thread-tying parikrama around the peepal tree.
Which Day to Observe Amavasya
On Monday, 2 August 2027, Amavasya tithi is current at sunrise (06:02 AM IST, Ujjain).
On Tuesday, 31 August 2027, Amavasya tithi is current at sunrise (06:13 AM IST, Ujjain).
It matters because the morning bath, tarpan and charity are done after sunrise.
How Amavasya is kept
- Bathe early, in a river if you can, or with a few drops of Ganga jal in the water.
- Those whose father has passed away offer tarpan with water and black sesame, calling each ancestor by name.
- Feed crows, a cow or a dog before the family meal, and give food, clothes or grain to someone in need.
- Offer water or milk to a Shivalinga and light a ghee or sesame oil lamp at the altar in the evening.
- A Monday Amavasya is Somvati Amavasya and a Saturday one Shani Amavasya, both sought out for ritual baths.
Amavasya Dates in August 2027
- 2 Aug 2027Monday
- 31 Aug 2027Tuesday
Amavasya August 2027: Questions
When is Amavasya in August 2027?
Amavasya in August 2027 falls on Monday, 2 August 2027 and Tuesday, 31 August 2027.
What time does the Amavasya tithi start and end in August 2027?
Amavasya tithi for Mon, 2 Aug begins at 07:20 PM on Sun, 1 Aug and ends at 03:35 PM on Mon, 2 Aug IST. Amavasya tithi for Tue, 31 Aug begins at 02:41 AM on Tue, 31 Aug and ends at 11:11 PM on Tue, 31 Aug IST.
Which Amavasya is it in August 2027?
Amavasya on Mon, 2 Aug is also Bheemana Amavasya, Shravana Amavasya and Somavati Amavasya.
When is the next Amavasya after August 2027?
The next Amavasya is on Thursday, 30 September 2027.
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