Amavasi date, No Moon Date, New Moon Date, 16th September, 2012, Amaas date
According to Hindu lunar calendar Amavasya is a new moon day . Amavasya falling on weekday Saturday is known as Shani Amavasya. Amavasya is considered auspicious to worship ancestors. No travel to be scheduled on this day. Also people dont buy ornaments on this day.
Since this amavasya starts on Saturday and ends on Sunday, In some areas and temples, It is observed as Sani Amavasya. This month Amavasya falls on Sunday, 16th September, 2012.