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Amavasya November 2026 — Kartika Amavasya 8 November

కార్తీక అమావాస్య నవంబర్ 2026 — ఆదివారం

Tithi begins 7 November 13:32 · ends 8 November 11:34 IST (Hyderabad)

Amavasya in November 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026 — this is Kartika Amavasya, also called Bhauma Amavasya / Pinda Daan Amavasya. Tithi begins 7 November 2026 at 13:32 IST and ends 8 November 2026 at 11:34 IST. Kartika Amavasya falls in the most sacred month of Kartika (auspicious for Tulasi worship and Karthika Deepam). Falling on Sunday combines Surya (Sun) worship with ancestral tarpana. Sacred bathing in Ganga, Yamuna, or Godavari is particularly recommended on this day. Recommended observances: Pre-dawn sacred bath, Karthika Deepam at Tulasi tree, Pitru Tarpana, donation of clothes and food to brahmins, Vishnu Sahasranama recitation.

Reviewed by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, Vedic Astrologer & Panchangam Scholar · Updated 2026-05-30

Kartika Amavasya — Exact Tithi Timings (IST)

EventDateTime (IST)
Tithi Begins7 November 202613:32
Amavasya DaySunday, 8 November 2026All-day observance
Tithi Ends8 November 202611:34
Sunrise (Hyderabad)8 November 202606:11

Timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool, location-aware.

Significance — Kartika Amavasya 2026

Kartika Amavasya falls in the most sacred month of Kartika (auspicious for Tulasi worship and Karthika Deepam). Falling on Sunday combines Surya (Sun) worship with ancestral tarpana. Sacred bathing in Ganga, Yamuna, or Godavari is particularly recommended on this day.

Recommended Rituals — 8 November 2026

  1. Pre-dawn bath (Brahma Muhurtam, ~5:30 — 06:11): Bathe in cold water mixed with a few drops of Ganga jal or pure river water. Apply sesame oil to head if doing the full ritual.
  2. Sankalpa (Intention): Sit facing east. Hold rice + water in right palm. Mentally state: "On this Kartika Amavasya Sunday, I perform tarpana for all known and unknown ancestors of my paternal and maternal lineages, for their satisfaction and liberation."
  3. Pitru Tarpana: Pour water mixed with black sesame seeds and barley flour, facing south, between the index finger and thumb. Repeat the mantra "Om Pitruvyay Namah" with each offering. Three times for father's line, three for mother's line, three for guru's line.
  4. Special Observance: Pre-dawn sacred bath, Karthika Deepam at Tulasi tree, Pitru Tarpana, donation of clothes and food to brahmins, Vishnu Sahasranama recitation.
  5. Donation (Daan): Black sesame, mustard oil, iron utensils, or warm clothing to a labourer or elderly person.
  6. Feed Crows & Cows: Cooked rice mixed with curd offered to a crow (messenger of ancestors) and to a cow.
  7. One-Meal Fast (Eka-bhukta): Take one satvik meal after sunset. No onion, garlic, non-veg, or alcohol.
  8. Evening Lamp: Light a sesame-oil lamp at sunset facing south. Burns until exhausted — symbolises light for ancestors.

Pitru Tarpana Mantra (Telugu + Sanskrit)

Recite 11 times during the morning observance window

ॐ देवताभ्यः पितृभ्यश्च महायोगिभ्य एव च । नमः स्वाहायै स्वधायै नित्यमेव नमो नमः ॥

Telugu: ఓం దేవతాభ్యః పితృభ్యశ్చ మహాయోగిభ్య ఏవ చ । నమః స్వాహాయై స్వధాయై నిత్యమేవ నమో నమః ॥

Transliteration: "Om Devatabhyah Pitribhyashcha Mahayogibhya Eva Cha · Namah Svahayai Svadhayai Nityamev Namo Namah"

All Amavasya Dates 2026

MonthDateMasa & NotePage
MaySaturday, 16 May 2026Vaisakha · Shani Amavasya · Bhauma AmavasyaView →
JuneSunday, 14 June 2026Jyeshtha · Bhavuka Amavasya · Vat Savitri Vrat AmavasyaView →
JulyTuesday, 14 July 2026Ashada · Bhaumavati Amavasya · Halhari AmavasyaView →
AugustWednesday, 12 August 2026Shravana · Hariyali Amavasya · Chukka AmavasyaView →
SeptemberThursday, 10 September 2026Bhadrapada · Mahalaya Amavasya · Pitru Paksha closingView →
OctoberSaturday, 10 October 2026Ashwina · Diwali Amavasya · Lakshmi PujaView →
NovemberSunday, 8 November 2026Kartika · Bhauma Amavasya · Pinda Daan Amavasya ✓(this page)
DecemberTuesday, 8 December 2026Margashirsha · Bhaumavati AmavasyaView →

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Amavasya in November 2026?
Amavasya in November 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. This is Kartika Amavasya — the new moon day of the lunar month of Kartika. Tithi begins on 7 November 2026 at 13:32 IST and ends on 8 November 2026 at 11:34 IST (Hyderabad, India). Rituals are performed when the tithi is active during sunrise.
What is Kartika Amavasya?
Kartika Amavasya is the new moon day of the Kartika month in the Hindu lunar calendar. Kartika Amavasya falls in the most sacred month of Kartika (auspicious for Tulasi worship and Karthika Deepam). Falling on Sunday combines Surya (Sun) worship with ancestral tarpana. Sacred bathing in Ganga, Yamuna, or Godavari is particularly recommended on this day.
What rituals are performed on Kartika Amavasya 2026?
Pre-dawn sacred bath, Karthika Deepam at Tulasi tree, Pitru Tarpana, donation of clothes and food to brahmins, Vishnu Sahasranama recitation. Additional traditional observances: (1) pre-dawn sacred bath; (2) sankalpa (intention statement) facing east; (3) Pitru Tarpana with sesame seeds and barley flour; (4) one-meal satvik fast (eka-bhukta); (5) feeding crows and brahmins; (6) sesame-oil lamp at dusk facing south.
Can I do Tarpana at home or must I visit a tirtha?
Tarpana can be performed at home with proper sankalpa (intention statement). However, performing Tarpana at a tirtha (sacred water body) is traditionally considered more efficacious. Major Amavasya tirtha destinations include Varanasi, Gaya, Allahabad (Prayagraj), Pushkar, Rameshwaram, and Srivanchiyam. Home tarpana is fully valid when no travel is possible — intention and procedure matter more than location.
What food restrictions apply on Kartika Amavasya?
Observers traditionally take only one satvik meal after sunset. Avoid onion, garlic, fenugreek, grains other than barley, and all non-vegetarian food. Permitted: rice, milk products, fruits, root vegetables (potato, sweet potato), sesame, barley, and water mixed with cow milk. Many strict observers fast the entire day, breaking with rice and milk at moonrise (which on Amavasya is invisible).

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Important disclaimer: Tithi timings are computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad. For exact local timings in other cities, use our location-aware Today's Panchangam tool. Ritual recommendations are drawn from classical sources (Garuda Purana, Brahma Purana) and traditional family practice. Consult a qualified Vaidika or family priest for personalised ritual guidance.

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