Meaning and timing context
A general Amavasya is not automatically every ancestor's annual Shraddh. Use the dedicated Shraddh Finder for the death-tithi calculation.
Amavasya
Amavasya is often associated with inward practice, charity and ancestor remembrance.
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Auckland, New Zealand · Pacific/Auckland
- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Observance date
- Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- Sunrise
- 6:20 am
- Sunset
- 7:49 pm
- Tithi at sunrise
- Krishna Dwitiya
- Tithi ends
- 11:37 am
A simple observance
- Begin with a simple, clear intention suited to your family tradition.
- Keep prayer, reflection, charity or seva practical and non-coercive.
- Use the calculated local timing as a planning guide and confirm a time-sensitive ritual with Raman Ji or your temple tradition.
Common questions
Why can the date differ between cities?+
The tithi at local sunrise and the exact event instant can change with longitude, latitude and time zone.
Is this a compulsory ritual prescription?+
No. It is a calculated calendar guide. Health, family practice and sampradaya remain important.