Mahalaya Amavasya 2027: date and puja muhurat
Mahalaya Amavasya is on Wednesday, 29 September, 2027. In Kolkata, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 12:38 pm to 3:02 pm. Amavasya runs from 10:55 am, 29 Sept to 8:06 am, 30 Sept.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2027 muhurat by city
Amavasya runs from 10:55 am, 29 Sept to 8:06 am, 30 Sept (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 29 Sept | 1:18 pm to 3:42 pm | 6:06 pm |
| Delhi | 29 Sept | 1:23 pm to 3:46 pm | 6:10 pm |
| Mumbai | 29 Sept | 1:40 pm to 4:04 pm | 6:29 pm |
| Chennai | 29 Sept | 1:11 pm to 3:35 pm | 6:00 pm |
| Bengaluru | 29 Sept | 1:22 pm to 3:46 pm | 6:11 pm |
| Kolkata | 29 Sept | 12:38 pm to 3:02 pm | 5:26 pm |
| Vijayawada | 29 Sept | 1:09 pm to 3:34 pm | 5:58 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 29 Sept | 12:59 pm to 3:23 pm | 5:47 pm |
| Pune | 29 Sept | 1:36 pm to 4:01 pm | 6:25 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 29 Sept | 1:41 pm to 4:05 pm | 6:29 pm |
| Jaipur | 29 Sept | 1:28 pm to 3:52 pm | 6:15 pm |
| Lucknow | 29 Sept | 1:08 pm to 3:31 pm | 5:55 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 2027 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5:27 am to 6:57 am | Labh | Good |
| 6:57 am to 8:27 am | Amrit | Good |
| 8:27 am to 9:56 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:56 am to 11:26 am | Shubh | Good |
| 11:26 am to 12:56 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:56 pm to 2:26 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 2:26 pm to 3:56 pm | Char | Weak |
| 3:56 pm to 5:26 pm | Labh | Good |
| 5:26 pm to 6:56 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 6:56 pm to 8:26 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 8:26 pm to 9:56 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 9:56 pm to 11:27 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 11:27 pm to 12:57 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:57 am to 2:27 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:27 am to 3:57 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:57 am to 5:27 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Last day of Pitru Paksha, the most important day for tarpanam. In Telangana, Bathukamma festivities begin (Engili Pula Bathukamma). Deity: Ancestors (Pitru).
Also on Wednesday, 29 September in Kolkata
- Rahu Kaal11:26 am to 12:56 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:27 am and 5:26 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 4:23 am, moonset 4:44 pm
- Tithi at sunriseKrishna Chaturdashi
- NakshatraPurva Phalguni
Questions people ask
When is Mahalaya Amavasya in 2027?
Mahalaya Amavasya is on Wednesday, 29 September, 2027.
What is the Mahalaya Amavasya 2027 puja muhurat in Kolkata?
In Kolkata, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 12:38 pm to 3:02 pm. Amavasya runs from 10:55 am, 29 Sept to 8:06 am, 30 Sept.