Aadi Amavasai 2026
By Chennai sunrise · Thirukanitham method
- Tithi begins
- Wed 2026/08/12
- Tithi ends
- Wed 2026/08/12
Sunrise: Wed 05:56 — Amavasya tithi is running then, so Wednesday is the Amavasya day.
About Aadi Amavasai
First Amavasya after Dakshinayanam begins; tarpanam at seashores and riverbanks.
More detail
Lunar month — Amanta: Ashadha · Purnimanta: Shravana
Aadi Amavasai 2026 by town
Each town's date follows its own sunrise and Tamil month start. Towns whose date differs from Chennai are marked.
Tamil Nadu & Puducherry
| Town | Date | Amavasya tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Coimbatore |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Madurai |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Tiruchirappalli |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Salem |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Tirunelveli |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Tiruppur |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Erode |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Vellore |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Thanjavur |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Kumbakonam |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Kanchipuram |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Tiruvannamalai |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Thoothukudi |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Dindigul |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Nāgercoil |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Kanniyākumāri |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Rameswaram |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Thiruvaiyaru |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Kallakurichi |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Teni |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Puducherry |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
Sri Lanka
| Town | Date | Amavasya tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Jaffna |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Trincomalee |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Batticaloa |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
| Kandy |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06 |
Malaysia & Singapore
| Town | Date | Amavasya tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 04:23 to Thu 01:36 |
| Kuala Lumpur |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 04:23 to Thu 01:36 |
| Ipoh |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 04:23 to Thu 01:36 |
| Klang |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 04:23 to Thu 01:36 |
| George Town |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 04:23 to Thu 01:36 |
Other countries
| Town | Date | Amavasya tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 00:23 to Wed 21:36 |
| Abu Dhabi |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 00:23 to Wed 21:36 |
| Sharjah |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 00:23 to Wed 21:36 |
| Port Louis |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 00:23 to Wed 21:36 |
| Durban |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Tue 22:23 to Wed 19:36 |
| London |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 28
|
Tue 21:23 to Wed 18:36 |
| Toronto |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 28
|
Tue 16:23 to Wed 13:36 |
| New York City |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 28
|
Tue 16:23 to Wed 13:36 |
| Houston |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 28
|
Tue 15:23 to Wed 12:36 |
| Chicago |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 28
|
Tue 15:23 to Wed 12:36 |
| Sydney |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 06:23 to Thu 03:36 |
| Melbourne |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 06:23 to Thu 03:36 |
| Auckland |
Wed 2026/08/12 · Aadi 27
|
Wed 08:23 to Thu 05:36 |
Questions
When is Aadi Amavasai 2026?
By Chennai sunrise, on Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 (Aadi 27). Amavasya tithi: Wed 01:53 to Wed 23:06.
Is Aadi Amavasai on the same date in every town?
In 2026, every town on this page has the same date. In other years a town can differ by a day when the tithi starts or ends near its sunrise.
On Amavasya
Customs many families follow — they vary from family to family.
Tarpanam
Tarpanam for ancestors at seashores, riverbanks and temple tanks; large crowds at places like Rameswaram.
Temple worship
Worship at a nearby temple, lighting a lamp.
Fasting
One meal a day, or a full fast.
Feeding crows
Offering rice to crows in memory of ancestors.
How it is calculated
- Amavasya date: The day on which Amavasya tithi is running at your town's sunrise. If the tithi starts and ends between two sunrises (Kshaya tithi), the earlier sunrise day.
- Tamil month: If the Sun's sign change (sankramanam) is before your town's sunset, the month starts that day; if after, the next day.
- Thirukanitham method: Calculated with NASA JPL's DE421 ephemeris.
Calendars that follow the Vakya method may differ by a day. Please follow your family's tradition or your priest's advice.