✨ Major Highlights of 2026
📅 Complete Amavasya 2026 Dates
⚙️ How Local Timings are Displayed
Amavasya (New Moon) is a global astronomical event. However, the exact ritual timing depends on your geographical location.
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- Rituals: Use these localized times to plan your Tarpan, Daan, and ancestral offerings precisely.
| Occasion | Local Start & End Time | Reminder |
|---|---|---|
| Mauni Amavasya (Magha) | -- | |
| Phalguna Amavasya | -- | |
| Darsha Amavasya (Chaitra) | -- | |
| Chaitra Amavasya (Vrat) | -- | |
| Vaishakha Amavasya | -- | |
| Shani Amavasya (Jyeshtha) | -- | |
| Adhika Darsha Amavasya | -- | |
| Somvati Amavasya (Adhik) | -- | |
| Ashadha Amavasya | -- | |
| Shravana Amavasya (Hariyali) | -- | |
| Darsha Amavasya (Bhadrapada) | -- | |
| Bhadrapada Amavasya (Vrat) | -- | |
| Mahalaya Amavasya (Shani) | -- | |
| Darsha Amavasya (Kartika) | -- | |
| Somvati Amavasya (Diwali) | -- | |
| Margashirsha Amavasya | -- | |
| Pausha Amavasya | -- |
🕉️ Rituals & Spiritual Practices
1. Pitru Tarpan: Face South and offer water with black sesame seeds to ancestors.
2. Holy Bath: Rise before sunrise and add Gangajal to your bath to purify the soul.
3. Deep Daan: Light mustard oil lamps to remove darkness and receive Shani Dev's blessings.
4. Charity (Daan): Donate rice, lentils, or black clothes to the needy.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
2026 includes an Adhik Maas (extra lunar month). This leap month is added to the Hindu calendar every three years to align the lunar cycle with the solar year, resulting in an additional Amavasya.
The best time for Pitru Tarpan is during the Kutup Muhurta or Rohina Muhurta, which typically falls around noon. Performing rituals during this period is believed to directly reach the ancestors.
According to Vedic astrology, Amavasya is a "Tithi" meant for spiritual activities and honoring the deceased. It is generally advised to avoid starting major material ventures or signing new contracts on this day.
Any Shani Amavasya (Amavasya falling on a Saturday) is ideal. In 2026, these dates are May 16 and October 10. Lighting a mustard oil lamp under a Peepal tree on these days helps reduce the impact of Sade Sati.
Fasting on Amavasya helps in detoxifying the body and calming the mind. Spiritually, it is believed to reduce the intensity of "Pitru Dosha" and bring mental clarity and peace to the practitioner.
Simply click the "+ Google" button next to any date in the table above. It will automatically open your Google Calendar with the correct Tithi timings pre-filled according to your local timezone. Review the details and click "Save" to set your personal reminder for rituals like Tarpan or Daan.
Important Disclaimer
The timings provided above are calculated based on astronomical lunar phases and converted to your local timezone for general guidance. However, the exact timing for performing specific rituals (like Sankalp, Tarpan, or Puja) can vary based on local sunrise times (Udaya Tithi) and specific lineage traditions. We strongly recommend consulting a qualified local Pandit or Astrologer to confirm the most auspicious Muhurta for your specific location and spiritual needs.