Mahalaya Amavasya 2020: date and puja muhurat
Mahalaya Amavasya is on Thursday, 17 September, 2020. In Kolkata, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 12:44 pm to 3:10 pm. Amavasya runs from 7:57 pm, 16 Sept to 4:30 pm, 17 Sept.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2020 muhurat by city
Amavasya runs from 7:57 pm, 16 Sept to 4:30 pm, 17 Sept (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 17 Sept | 1:23 pm to 3:49 pm | 6:16 pm |
| Delhi | 17 Sept | 1:28 pm to 3:56 pm | 6:23 pm |
| Mumbai | 17 Sept | 1:45 pm to 4:12 pm | 6:39 pm |
| Chennai | 17 Sept | 1:16 pm to 3:42 pm | 6:08 pm |
| Bengaluru | 17 Sept | 1:26 pm to 3:53 pm | 6:19 pm |
| Kolkata | 17 Sept | 12:44 pm to 3:10 pm | 5:37 pm |
| Vijayawada | 17 Sept | 1:14 pm to 3:41 pm | 6:07 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 17 Sept | 1:04 pm to 3:31 pm | 5:57 pm |
| Pune | 17 Sept | 1:42 pm to 4:08 pm | 6:35 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 17 Sept | 1:47 pm to 4:14 pm | 6:40 pm |
| Jaipur | 17 Sept | 1:34 pm to 4:01 pm | 6:28 pm |
| Lucknow | 17 Sept | 1:13 pm to 3:41 pm | 6:08 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times agree with the major panchangams to within about a minute; for a vrata or homam, confirm the family custom with your purohit.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2020 Choghadiya in Kolkata
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Mahalaya Amavasya from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:23 am to 6:55 am | Shubh | Good |
| 6:55 am to 8:27 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:27 am to 9:59 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:59 am to 11:30 am | Char | Weak |
| 11:30 am to 1:02 pm | Labh | Good |
| 1:02 pm to 2:34 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 2:34 pm to 4:06 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:06 pm to 5:37 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 5:37 pm to 7:06 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 7:06 pm to 8:34 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 8:34 pm to 10:02 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:02 pm to 11:30 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:30 pm to 12:59 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 12:59 am to 2:27 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 2:27 am to 3:55 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 3:55 am to 5:24 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Last day of Pitru Paksha, the most important day for tarpanam. In Telangana, Bathukamma festivities begin (Engili Pula Bathukamma). Deity: Ancestors (Pitru).
Also on Thursday, 17 September in Kolkata
- Rahu Kaal1:02 pm to 2:34 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:23 am and 5:37 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 4:58 am, moonset 5:51 pm
- Tithi at sunriseAmavasya
- NakshatraPurva Phalguni
Questions people ask
When is Mahalaya Amavasya in 2020?
Mahalaya Amavasya is on Thursday, 17 September, 2020.
What is the Mahalaya Amavasya 2020 puja muhurat in Kolkata?
In Kolkata, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 12:44 pm to 3:10 pm. Amavasya runs from 7:57 pm, 16 Sept to 4:30 pm, 17 Sept.