Polala Amavasya 2026 – Date
Polala Amavasya in 2026 falls on Friday 11 September 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
Polala Amavasya, Shravana Amavasya, is a Telugu vratam of mothers for the health of their children: Poleramma (a village form of the goddess) is worshipped with a thread tied around a pumpkin-vine or tulasi plant, and the story of the woman whose children were restored is told. It is the last day of Shravana; Bhadrapada begins the next day.
Tithi timing
Bahula Amavasya begins 10 September 2026 at 10:33 AM IST and ends 11 September 2026 at 8:57 AM IST.
How the date is decided
Shravana amavasya (amanta), the Telugu women's vratam for children.
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Friday 11 September 2026 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Friday 11 September 2026 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Friday 11 September 2026 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Friday 11 September 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Friday 11 September 2026 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Friday 11 September 2026 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Friday 11 September 2026 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Friday 11 September 2026 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Thursday 10 September 2026 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Thursday 10 September 2026 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Thursday 10 September 2026 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Thursday 10 September 2026 |
| New York | New York, USA | Thursday 10 September 2026 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Thursday 10 September 2026 |
| London | United Kingdom | Thursday 10 September 2026 |
| Sydney | Australia | Friday 11 September 2026 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Friday 11 September 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Friday 11 September 2026 |
Different date in: Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Atlanta, London — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities west of India.
FAQ
When is Polala Amavasya in 2026?
Polala Amavasya 2026 is on Friday 11 September 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Los Angeles it is on Thursday 10 September 2026.
Which tithi is Polala Amavasya?
Bahula Amavasya of Shravana masa (amanta).
How is the date of Polala Amavasya decided?
Shravana amavasya (amanta), the Telugu women's vratam for children.
What day of the week is Polala Amavasya 2026?
Friday.
Related
- Shravana Somavaram – Monday 24 August 2026
- Mangala Gauri Vratam – Tuesday 25 August 2026
- Jandhyala Pournami (Yajur Upakarma) – Friday 28 August 2026
- Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Pournami) – Friday 28 August 2026
- Shravana Sukravaram – Friday 28 August 2026
- Sri Krishna Janmashtami – Friday 4 September 2026
- Bhadrapada Masam begins – Saturday 12 September 2026
- Vinayaka Chavithi – Monday 14 September 2026
- Anantha Chaturdashi (Anantha Padmanabha Vratam) – Friday 25 September 2026
- Mahalaya Paksha begins (Pitru Paksha) – Sunday 27 September 2026
- Undralla Taddi – Tuesday 29 September 2026
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