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Ashadha Amavasya 2026 Date: In Hindu religion, Amavasya Tithi is considered very auspicious for worship, bath, charity and offering to ancestors. The Amavasya that comes every month has its own significance, but Ashadh Amavasya is especially seen as associated with the peace of ancestors, attainment of virtue and happiness and prosperity. On this day, special importance has been given to bathing in the holy river, donating to the needy and worshiping with rituals. in the year 2026 Ashadh Amavasya There is confusion in the minds of many people regarding the date whether it will be celebrated on 13th July or 14th July. The reason for this is that Amavasya Tithi lasts for two days. Let us know about the correct date according to the Panchang, the auspicious time of bathing and donation and the method of worship.
When is Ashadh Amavasya 2026?
According to the Panchang, the Amavasya date of Ashadha month will start at 6:49 pm on Monday, July 13, 2026 and will end at 3:12 pm on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. In Hindu religion, most of the fasts, festivals and Amavasya are decided on the basis of Udaya Tithi. Since Amavasya Tithi will be at the time of sunrise on 14th July, hence Ashadh Amavasya will be celebrated on 14th July 2026, Tuesday. It will be auspicious to take bath, charity, offering to ancestors, Shraddha and worship on this day.
Auspicious time for bathing and donating
It is considered most auspicious to wake up and take bath in Brahma Muhurta on the day of Ashadh Amavasya. If bathing in any holy river is not possible then one can take bath at home by mixing Ganga water in the bath water. The time from sunrise to noon is considered auspicious for donations, offerings and worship. During this time, donating sesame, black urad, rice, clothes, food and Dakshina is believed to bring special blessings.
Worship method of Ashadh Amavasya
On the day of Ashadh Amavasya, wake up early in the morning and take bath and wear clean clothes. After this, offer water to Sun God and worship Lord Vishnu, Mata Lakshmi and Shanidev in the worship place of the house. If possible, light a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree. Offer water mixed with sesame seeds to the ancestors and pray for their peace. After this, donate food, clothes and fruits to the needy people.
What to do on this day?
On Ashadh Amavasya, remember your ancestors, make offerings and help poor and needy people. Reciting religious texts, chanting mantras of Lord Vishnu and worshiping the Peepal tree are also considered auspicious. If possible, donate fodder or food to a cow shelter.
Importance of donation on Ashadh Amavasya
According to religious beliefs, donations made on Amavasya are considered manifold beneficial. Especially donation of sesame seeds, food grains, clothes, umbrella, vessel filled with water and Dakshina is considered auspicious. It is believed that this brings blessings of ancestors and happiness, peace and prosperity remain in the house.
Religious importance of Ashadh Amavasya
According to religious beliefs, Amavasya date is dedicated to ancestors. By performing Tarpan and Shraddha on this day, the ancestors are pleased and their blessings remain on the family. It is believed that people who have Pitra Dosh in their horoscope can get benefits if they offer prayers as per rituals on this day. Apart from this, worshiping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu on Ashadh Amavasya brings happiness and prosperity in the house. At the same time, worshiping Shani Dev and donating black sesame seeds is also believed to provide relief from Saturn related troubles.
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