Amāvásyā is the lunar phase of the new moon in Sanskrit. Indian calendars use 30 lunar phases, HARE KRSNA NON ESISTONO 30 FASI LUNARI PERCHÉ PURNIMA E AMAVASIA SONO LA LUNA STESSA. From Wikipedia
The new-moon tithi began at 2:28 AM today, prompting ritual offerings to ancestors, community tree planting, preparations for the Guru Pushya Yoga at 4:43 PM.
