Mahalaya Amavasya 2031: date and puja muhurat
Mahalaya Amavasya is on Wednesday, 15 October, 2031. In Bengaluru, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 2:14 pm to 3:38 pm. Amavasya runs from 2:14 pm, 15 Oct to 1:51 pm, 16 Oct.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2031 muhurat by city
Amavasya runs from 2:14 pm, 15 Oct to 1:51 pm, 16 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 15 Oct | 2:14 pm to 3:33 pm | 5:54 pm |
| Delhi | 15 Oct | 2:14 pm to 3:33 pm | 5:52 pm |
| Mumbai | 15 Oct | 2:14 pm to 3:55 pm | 6:15 pm |
| Chennai | 15 Oct | 2:14 pm to 3:27 pm | 5:50 pm |
| Bengaluru | 15 Oct | 2:14 pm to 3:38 pm | 6:00 pm |
| Kolkata | 16 Oct | 12:31 pm to 1:51 pm | 5:10 pm |
| Vijayawada | 15 Oct | 2:14 pm to 3:25 pm | 5:46 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 15 Oct | 2:14 pm to 3:14 pm | 5:35 pm |
| Pune | 15 Oct | 2:14 pm to 3:51 pm | 6:12 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 15 Oct | 2:14 pm to 3:54 pm | 6:14 pm |
| Jaipur | 15 Oct | 2:14 pm to 3:40 pm | 5:58 pm |
| Lucknow | 15 Oct | 2:14 pm to 3:19 pm | 5:38 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 2031 Choghadiya in Bengaluru
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:09 am to 7:38 am | Labh | Good |
| 7:38 am to 9:07 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:07 am to 10:36 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:36 am to 12:05 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:05 pm to 1:34 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:34 pm to 3:03 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:03 pm to 4:32 pm | Char | Weak |
| 4:32 pm to 6:00 pm | Labh | Good |
| 6:00 pm to 7:32 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:32 pm to 9:03 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:03 pm to 10:34 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 10:34 pm to 12:05 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 12:05 am to 1:36 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:36 am to 3:07 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:07 am to 4:38 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 4:38 am to 6:09 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, 15 October in Bengaluru
- Rahu Kalam12:05 pm to 1:34 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:09 am and 6:00 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 5:03 am, moonset 5:13 pm
- Tithi at sunriseKrishna Chaturdashi
- NakshatraHasta
Questions people ask
When is Mahalaya Amavasya in 2031?
Mahalaya Amavasya is on Wednesday, 15 October, 2031.
What is the Mahalaya Amavasya 2031 puja muhurat in Bengaluru?
In Bengaluru, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 2:14 pm to 3:38 pm. Amavasya runs from 2:14 pm, 15 Oct to 1:51 pm, 16 Oct.