Amavasya Kab Hai? 2026 Mein Amavasya Ki Tithi, Mahatva aur Puja Vidhi

Vaishaki Amavasya Kab Hai?

One of the most asked questions on the internet is Vaishaki Amavasya Kab Hai?

Before learning about the date, time, and Puja vidhi, let's know the importance of Vaishaki Amavasya. According to Hinduism, Vaishaki Amavasya is among the most powerful and spiritual days, especially for Pitru Tarpan, spiritual empowerment, and charity.

According to the Hindu Panchang, Vaishakh Amavasya 2026 Date & Time

Date: 17 April 2026

Day: Friday

Tithi Begins: 16 April 2026 (08:11 PM)

Tithi Ends: 17 April 2026 (05:21 PM)

Amavasya Kab Hai? (Latest Date & Time)

Amavasya Kya Hoti Hai?

Amavasya, in the Hindu lunar calendar, is a period when the Moon comes between Earth and the Sun. Amavasya marks the end of one lunar cycle and the beginning of another. According to our Dharamshashtras, this is the tome when the power of an evil spirit rises tremendously.

Amavasya date and time.

Amavasya will be celebrated on the 17th of April, 2026. On this day, devotees offer prayer and water to ancestors. People believe that this is the best day for clearing the negative aura.

For accurate time and Muhurat, follow the Poojakaro Panchang.

2026 Mein Amavasya Ki List (Month-wise)

Amavasya Dates 2026 (Month-wise)

January – 18 January, Sunday - Magha Amavasya (Mauni Amavasya)

February – 17 February, Tuesday – Phalguna Amavasya (Bhaumvati Amavasya)

March – 19 March, Thursday – Chaitra Amavasya (Amavasya before Hindu New Year)

April – 17 April, Friday – Vaishakh Amavasya

May – 16 May, Saturday – Jyeshtha Amavasya (Shani Amavasya)

June – 15 June, Monday – Adhik Jyeshtha Amavasya (Somvati Amavasya)

July – 14 July, Tuesday – Ashadha Amavasya

August – 12 August, Wednesday – Shravan Amavasya (Hariyali Amavasya)

September – 11 September, Friday – Bhadrapada Amavasya

October – 10 October, Saturday – Ashwin Amavasya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya)

November – 09 November, Monday – Kartik Amavasya (Diwali)

December – 08 December, Tuesday – Margashirsha Amavasya

Amavasya Ka Arth aur Mahatva

Meaning & Origin

‘Ama’ means together, and ‘Vasya’ means to dwell; it refers to the conjunction of the Sun and Moon, when the Moon is not visible. On this day, people worship the Sun, Moon, and other deities. On Amavasya, people observe a fast for success and prosperity.

Special forms include the following:

Somvati Amavasya

Somvati, the word itself came from ‘somvar’, i.e Monday. In Hinduism, especially married women worship Lord Shiva for their husbands' well-being.

Ancestor Worship (Pitru Rituals)

Amavasya is strongly linked with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan). People perform rituals like the following:
Tarpana (offering water)
Pinda Daan (offering rice balls with sesame and ghee) to bring peace to departed souls.

Pitru Paksha & Mahalaya Amavasya

This Amavasya is considered very important for honoring our ancestors. People make different offerings for their ancestors to seek their blessings.

Pitru Tarpan Ka Mahatva

Pitru Tarpan is considered important in Hinduism. It is done to seek the blessings of our ancestors for the successful and prosperous life. People generally perform puja on this day.

(If you are the one who wants to perform this puja to seek the blessings of ancestors, click here.) Also on this day, people perform clarity, they distribute the favorites of their ancestors.

Shani Dosh aur Amavasya Ka Connection

Relief from Sade Sati / Dhaiya

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Shani Amavasya is an auspicious opportunity for those who want to reduce the negative effects of Shani Dhaiya and Shani Sadhe Sati. One must consider the following things during this auspicious day:

Light a mustard oil diya under a peepal tree.
Visit the nearest Shani temple and offer kala til, kala urad daal, or any kind of iron objects.
Chant “Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah.”
Donations are considered highly auspicious. Donate as per your capacity.
If possible, eat satvik food.
Keep your mind away from negative thoughts.
Also, pray to Lord Hanuman. If you are facing Shani-related issues in your life, the protection of Hanuman Ji can be very helpful.

Kaal Sarp Dosh Mein Amavasya Ka Role

Kaal Sarpa Dosh is a dosha related to Rahu and Ketu. On this day, Rahu and Ketu become stronger, which may increase mental stress and obstacles in one's life.

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People having the Kaal Sarpa dosha in their birth chart should perform

Shiv Puja
Charity
Naga-nagin Puja
Pitru Puja.
Peepal tree worship.

H2: Amavasya Par Kya Karein? (Do’s)

What to Do on Amavasya – Step-by-Step Guide

Wake up before sunrise
Take a holy bath
Offer prayers to your ancestors, offer them black sesame and water, and pray for their blessings.
If possible, donate a black umbrella, black urad daal, etc. to the needy people.
Offer water to the peepal tree.
Feed the animals and birds.

If you’re confused about the auspicious timing or facing any issues, book a priest now and perform your puja the right way.

Snan aur Deep Daan

Snan on auspicious days like Amavasya is not just physical cleansing-it is a spiritual purification ritual.

It removes negative energies and past impurities
Helps in mental clarity and inner peace
Symbolises a fresh spiritual beginning
Taking a bath with sacred water (like Ganga jal) is believed to wash away sins (paap)
Prepare the body and mind for puja and meditation

FAQs (People Also Ask)

Amavasya Kab Ki Hai?

Date: 17 April 2026

Day: Friday

Tithi Begins: 16 April 2026 (08:11 PM)

Tithi Ends: 17 April 2026 (05:21 PM)

Amavasya Kitne Baje Se Kitne Baje Tak Hai?

Tithi Begins: 16 April 2026 (08:11 PM)

Tithi Ends: 17 April 2026 (05:21 PM)

Amavasya Mein Kya Karna Chahiye?

Wake up before sunrise
Take a holy bath
Offer prayers to your ancestors, offer them black sesame and water, and pray for their blessings.
If possible, donate a black umbrella, black urad daal, etc. to the needy people.
Offer water to the peepal tree.
Feed the animals and birds.