Amavasai: In Sanskrit

In Sanskrit, the translation is as follows: "a" means "Not present" or "Absence of", "ma" is another word for the Moon in Sanskrit, and "vasya"/"vas" translates to "to be put on" or "to dwell". Putting all together, we get the word Amavasya, which roughly translates to "No Moon Day" or No Moon dwelling in the sky. Amavasya (Amāvásyā) represents the lunar phase of new moon in the Hindu calendar. A calendar month ends on amavasya as per the amanta tradition of the Hindu lunar calendar. [a] Various Hindu beliefs and rituals are associated with the day. Hindu festivals including Diwali are celebrated on the amavasya day of various months. Amavasai, also known as Amavasya, holds deep spiritual and religious significance in Hindu tradition. The Amavasai in November 2025 falls on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Tamil Daily Calendar 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 - 2005 - Now Online - Weddings Dates, Nalla Neram, Daily & Monthly Calendar, Rahu Kalam - Start your life in auspicious time