Mahalaya Amavasya 2028: date and puja muhurat
Mahalaya Amavasya is on Monday, 18 September, 2028. In Kolkata, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 12:43 pm to 3:10 pm. Amavasya runs from 3:47 am, 18 Sept to 11:54 pm, 18 Sept.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2028 muhurat by city
Amavasya runs from 3:47 am, 18 Sept to 11:54 pm, 18 Sept (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 18 Sept | 1:23 pm to 3:49 pm | 6:15 pm |
| Delhi | 18 Sept | 1:28 pm to 3:55 pm | 6:22 pm |
| Mumbai | 18 Sept | 1:45 pm to 4:11 pm | 6:38 pm |
| Chennai | 18 Sept | 1:15 pm to 3:41 pm | 6:07 pm |
| Bengaluru | 18 Sept | 1:26 pm to 3:52 pm | 6:18 pm |
| Kolkata | 18 Sept | 12:43 pm to 3:10 pm | 5:36 pm |
| Vijayawada | 18 Sept | 1:14 pm to 3:40 pm | 6:06 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 18 Sept | 1:04 pm to 3:30 pm | 5:56 pm |
| Pune | 18 Sept | 1:41 pm to 4:07 pm | 6:34 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 18 Sept | 1:46 pm to 4:13 pm | 6:39 pm |
| Jaipur | 18 Sept | 1:34 pm to 4:00 pm | 6:27 pm |
| Lucknow | 18 Sept | 1:13 pm to 3:40 pm | 6:07 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 2028 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5:24 am to 6:55 am | Amrit | Good |
| 6:55 am to 8:27 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:27 am to 9:58 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:58 am to 11:30 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:30 am to 1:01 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 1:01 pm to 2:33 pm | Char | Weak |
| 2:33 pm to 4:05 pm | Labh | Good |
| 4:05 pm to 5:36 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 5:36 pm to 7:05 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 7:05 pm to 8:33 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:33 pm to 10:02 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:02 pm to 11:30 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 11:30 pm to 12:59 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:59 am to 2:27 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 2:27 am to 3:55 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 3:55 am to 5:24 am (night) | Char | Weak |
Last day of Pitru Paksha, the most important day for tarpanam. In Telangana, Bathukamma festivities begin (Engili Pula Bathukamma). Deity: Ancestors (Pitru).
Also on Monday, 18 September in Kolkata
- Rahu Kaal6:55 am to 8:27 am
- Sunrise and sunset5:24 am and 5:36 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 4:38 am, moonset 5:06 pm
- Tithi at sunriseAmavasya
- NakshatraPurva Phalguni
Questions people ask
When is Mahalaya Amavasya in 2028?
Mahalaya Amavasya is on Monday, 18 September, 2028.
What is the Mahalaya Amavasya 2028 puja muhurat in Kolkata?
In Kolkata, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 12:43 pm to 3:10 pm. Amavasya runs from 3:47 am, 18 Sept to 11:54 pm, 18 Sept.