Mahalaya Amavasya 2023: date and puja muhurat
Mahalaya Amavasya is on Saturday, 14 October, 2023. In Mumbai, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 1:34 pm to 3:55 pm. Amavasya runs from 9:51 pm, 13 Oct to 11:25 pm, 14 Oct.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2023 muhurat by city
Amavasya runs from 9:51 pm, 13 Oct to 11:25 pm, 14 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 14 Oct | 1:12 pm to 3:34 pm | 5:55 pm |
| Delhi | 14 Oct | 1:16 pm to 3:34 pm | 5:53 pm |
| Mumbai | 14 Oct | 1:34 pm to 3:55 pm | 6:16 pm |
| Chennai | 14 Oct | 1:06 pm to 3:28 pm | 5:50 pm |
| Bengaluru | 14 Oct | 1:16 pm to 3:39 pm | 6:01 pm |
| Kolkata | 14 Oct | 12:32 pm to 2:52 pm | 5:12 pm |
| Vijayawada | 14 Oct | 1:04 pm to 3:25 pm | 5:47 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 14 Oct | 12:53 pm to 3:14 pm | 5:36 pm |
| Pune | 14 Oct | 1:31 pm to 3:52 pm | 6:13 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 14 Oct | 1:35 pm to 3:55 pm | 6:15 pm |
| Jaipur | 14 Oct | 1:22 pm to 3:41 pm | 5:59 pm |
| Lucknow | 14 Oct | 1:01 pm to 3:20 pm | 5:39 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 2023 Choghadiya in Mumbai
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:32 am to 8:00 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:00 am to 9:28 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:28 am to 10:56 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:56 am to 12:24 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:24 pm to 1:52 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:52 pm to 3:20 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:20 pm to 4:48 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:48 pm to 6:16 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:16 pm to 7:48 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:48 pm to 9:20 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:20 pm to 10:52 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:52 pm to 12:24 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:24 am to 1:56 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:56 am to 3:28 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:28 am to 5:00 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:00 am to 6:32 am (night) | Labh | 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 Saturday, 14 October in Mumbai
- Rahu Kaal9:28 am to 10:56 am
- Sunrise and sunset6:32 am and 6:16 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 6:01 am, moonset 6:06 pm
- Tithi at sunriseAmavasya
- NakshatraHasta
Questions people ask
When is Mahalaya Amavasya in 2023?
Mahalaya Amavasya is on Saturday, 14 October, 2023.
What is the Mahalaya Amavasya 2023 puja muhurat in Mumbai?
In Mumbai, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 1:34 pm to 3:55 pm. Amavasya runs from 9:51 pm, 13 Oct to 11:25 pm, 14 Oct.