Amavasya 2026: Complete Guide to Dates, Significance and Rituals

What is Amavasya?

Amavasya is the New Moon day when the Moon is not visible in the sky. It marks the end of the lunar cycle and is considered highly spiritual in Hindu tradition.

• Inner cleansing
• Ancestor rituals (Pitru Tarpan)
• Removing negative energy
• Spiritual growth

Amavasya Dates 2026

• 18 January 2026 – Magha Amavasya
• 17 February 2026 – Phalguna Amavasya
• 19 March 2026 – Chaitra Amavasya
• 17 April 2026 – Vaishakha Amavasya
• 16 May 2026 – Jyeshtha (Shani Amavasya)
• 15 June 2026 – Adhik Jyeshtha Amavasya
• 14 July 2026 – Ashadha Amavasya
• 12 August 2026 – Shravan Amavasya
• 10 September 2026 – Bhadrapada Amavasya
• 10 October 2026 – Ashwin Amavasya
• 8 November 2026 – Kartik Amavasya (Diwali)
• 8 December 2026 – Margashirsha Amavasya

Importance of Each Amavasya

Magha Amavasya

Highly sacred, associated with Mauni Amavasya and holy river bathing.

Phalguna Amavasya

Best for ancestor rituals and spiritual cleansing.

Chaitra Amavasya

Marks transition into a new Hindu year.

Vaishakha Amavasya

Ideal for charity and helping the poor.

Jyeshtha Amavasya (Shani Amavasya)

Dedicated to Lord Shani. Oil donation and puja are important.

Adhik Jyeshtha Amavasya

Occurs in Adhik Maas, highly spiritual for meditation.

Ashadha Amavasya

Important for agriculture and nature worship.

Shravan Amavasya

Dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Bhadrapada Amavasya

Associated with Pitru rituals.

Ashwin Amavasya

Known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya.

Kartik Amavasya

Celebrated as Diwali, festival of lights.

Margashirsha Amavasya

Good for meditation and peace.

 Rituals to Perform

• Pitru Tarpan
• Deep Daan (lighting lamps)
• Ann Daan (feeding poor)
• Shani Puja
• Holy river bath

Spiritual Benefits

• Relief from Pitru Dosha
• Peace of mind
• Reduction of negative karma
• Spiritual growth

 Importance of Charity

Donating food, clothes, oil, and essentials on Amavasya brings immense spiritual merit.

Things to Avoid

• Starting new work
• Non-veg food
• Negative thoughts
• Conflicts

Conclusion

Amavasya 2026 offers powerful opportunities for spiritual growth, ancestor worship, and charity. Observing it properly can bring peace, prosperity, and blessings.

FAQs

1. How many Amavasya are there in 2026?

There are 12 Amavasya in 2026.

2. Which Amavasya is most important?

Kartik Amavasya (Diwali) and Mauni Amavasya are considered highly significant.

3. Can we donate on Amavasya?

Yes, charity on Amavasya is highly beneficial.

4. What should we do on Amavasya?

Perform Tarpan, donate, meditate, and pray.