Amavasya 2026: Date, Timings, Rituals and Significance

Amavasya, New Moon day, is considered the most important day in Hinduism. The day is purely dedicated to honoring the ancestors or forefathers. Every month, Amavasya Tithi is determined by the daily Hindu Panchang. It is considered unfortunate to perform any auspicious ceremonies on Amavasya days, such as Griha Pravesh, Mundan, Marriages, and Engagements.

Amavasya days are considered fortunate for doing religious rituals such as bathing in the sacred Ganga, performing hawan, feeding Brahmins, engaging in almsgiving, and praying to ancestors through pitru tarpan, pitru puja, and pind daan. Mauni Amavasya, Somvati Amavasya, Shanichari Amavasya, Kartik Amavasya, Mahalaya Amavasya or Sarva Pitri Amavasya, Hariyali Amavasya, and Vat Amavasya are some of the most popular Amavasya festivities in Hinduism.




Astrology does not consider Amavasya as a powerful day because it is dedicated to the Moon, which is in its waning phase and unfavorable for those who have the Moon in a bad position in their natal birth chart. Thus, we are offering you a few solutions to help you get rid of the Moon's bad effects. On Amavasya day, one must conduct treatments in addition to various religious rituals, such as performing hawan, which is dedicated to the ancestors.

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Moon Remedies you can do to eliminate its bad effects:

If the Moon is in an unfavorable position in your natal birth chart, it will have a far stronger impact on your mood, sentiments, and emotions. Since you won't feel well or have a lot of energy on this specific day, you should worship Lord Shiva and offer water to the moon in the evening after seeing it. This is because only Lord Shiva can shield you from the harmful effects of the moon.

Yearly Amavasya 2026: Date and Time