Kartik Amavasya 2026
9th Nov 2026
Kartik Amavasya 2026 is on Monday, 9 November 2026. Amavasya tithi begins at 11:28 AM IST on 8 Nov and ends at 12:32 PM IST on 9 Nov. Amavasya is the tithi at sunrise on 9 Nov.
| Amavasya tithi begins | 11:28 AM, Sun, 8 Nov |
|---|---|
| Amavasya tithi ends | 12:32 PM, Mon, 9 Nov |
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:49 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Times for | Ujjain (IST) |
कार्तिक अमावस्या 2026 कब है?
कार्तिक अमावस्या 2026 सोमवार, 9 नवंबर को है। अमावस्या तिथि 8 नवंबर को सुबह 11:28 बजे से 9 नवंबर को दोपहर 12:32 बजे तक रहेगी।
On this page: prarthanas and mantras with audio · questions about Kartik Amavasya
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Kartik Amavasya in 2026?
Kartik Amavasya 2026 falls on Monday, 9 November 2026. Amavasya tithi runs from 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov IST, as calculated for Ujjain. Times shift by a few minutes for other cities.
What is Kartik Amavasya?
The darkest night of the Hindu year — Kartik Amavasya is Diwali night itself. Lamps line every threshold to welcome Lakshmi, while in Bengal the same midnight belongs to Kali, worshipped with hibiscus and red offerings at Kalighat and Dakshineswar.
Why is Kartik Amavasya observed?
Two very different moods share this one moonless night. Across north and west India, this is the main Lakshmi Puja of Diwali — homes are lit so the goddess can find her way in, and small lamps are also set out for ancestors returning home at the end of the Pitru cycle. The Skanda Purana's Kartik Mahatmya praises this night above other amavasyas for charity and lamp-offering. In Bengal, Assam and Odisha, the same midnight is Kali Puja, with all-night rites at Dakshineswar and Kalighat. For Jains, it is Mahavira's nirvana — the start of the Jain new year, Bestavarsh. Pilgrims also gather at Gaya, Haridwar and Prayag, since this is held to be the most powerful amavasya of the year for Tarpan and Pind Daan.
Which prarthanas are recited on Kartik Amavasya?
Laxmi Stotra and Kali Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram are recited on Kartik Amavasya. You can listen to them with audio on this page.
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