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Amavasai Dates in Sri Lanka – 2026
அமாவாசை இலங்கை 2026
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka (IST)Amavasai (New Moon day) is significant for Pitru Tarpanam and ancestral rituals.
அமாவாசை நாளில் முன்னோர்களுக்கு தர்ப்பணம் செய்வது மிகவும் புண்ணியம்.
Below are the Amavasai dates for Sri Lanka in 2026 calculated as per Tamil Panchangam using local sunrise timings.
🌑 Amavasai 2026 – Complete Dates List
| # | Date | Day | Tamil Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 Jan 2026 | Thursday | Thai |
| 2 | 28 Feb 2026 | Saturday | Masi |
| 3 | 29 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Panguni |
| 4 | 27 Apr 2026 | Monday | Chithirai |
| 5 | 26 May 2026 | Tuesday | Vaikasi |
| 6 | 25 Jun 2026 | Thursday | Aani |
| 7 | 24 Jul 2026 | Friday | Aadi |
| 8 | 23 Aug 2026 | Sunday | Aavani |
| 9 | 21 Sep 2026 | Monday | Purattasi |
| 10 | 21 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Aippasi |
| 11 | 19 Nov 2026 | Thursday | Karthigai |
| 12 | 18 Dec 2026 | Friday | Margazhi |
🙏 Rituals & Practices for Amavasai
Pitru Tarpanam
Shradh ceremonies
Fasting
Charity
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amavasai?
Amavasai (New Moon day) is significant for Pitru Tarpanam and ancestral rituals. In Tamil tradition, அமாவாசை is observed with special prayers and rituals.
Are Amavasai dates same in Sri Lanka and India?
Due to timezone differences, Amavasai may fall on different dates in Sri Lanka compared to India. These dates are calculated based on Sri Lanka's local sunrise and timezone (IST).
How many Amavasai are there in 2026?
There are 12 Amavasai dates in 2026 for Sri Lanka.