Amavasya in January 2016 Date
Amavasya January 2016 date is January 9 and January 10. Occuring in the month of Paush, it is known as Paush Amavasya. In western parts of India, the Amavasya date is on January 9. In most of the other regions, it is on January 10. The Amavasya starts at 7:39 AM on January 9, 2016 and ends at 7:26 AM on January 10, 2016. If you want to fast for Amavasya, it must be performed on January 9, 2016 and if you are not fasting for the whole day, a single meal can be taken on the day. Check the full list of Amavasya dates in 2016
As this month January 2016 Amayasya is falling on Saturday, it is known as Shani Amavasya. Shani Shingnapur and Thirunallur Shani Temple, will see a large number of devotees thronging two of these famous Shani temples.
Amayasya Time in Western states of India like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and North Rajasthan
7:54 AM on January 9, 2016 and ends at 7:00 AM on January 10, 2016
Shradh and Tarpan rituals can be undertaken on the morning of January 9, 2016.
Amavasya January 2016 Date and Timing:
Western parts of India - January 9, 2016, Saturday
Time - 7:54 AM on January 9, 2016 to 7:00 AM on January 10, 2016.
South, North and Eastern parts of India - January 10, 2016, Sunday.
Time - 7:29 AM on January 9, 2016 to 7:20 AM on January 10, 2016.