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Ashadha Amavasya Pitra Tarpan Method: Amavasya Tithi has special significance in Hindu religion, especially when it comes to peace of ancestors’ souls and showing respect for them. So the new moon day of Ashadh month is considered very fruitful for ancestral work, tarpan and charity. It is believed that the ancestors are pleased with the measures taken on this day and bless their descendants with happiness, prosperity and longevity. Let us know when is Ashadh Amavasya in the year 2026, what is its auspicious time and what is the right method to satisfy the ancestors.
Ashadh Amavasya date 2026
According to the Panchang, Ashadh Amavasya Tithi will start at 6:49 pm on Monday, July 13, 2026 and will end at 3:12 pm on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Since most of the fasts and festivals are celebrated according to Udaya Tithi, Ashadh Amavasya will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
How to offer tarpan to ancestors?
On the day of Ashadh Amavasya, wake up early in the morning and take bath and wear clean clothes. Then perform tarpan on the banks of any river, pond or holy reservoir. This method can also be done at home in a clean place. While offering tarpan, take water in a copper vessel. Add black sesame seeds, kush and white flowers if available. After this, face south and remember your ancestors and offer water three times with devotion. While offering tarpan, it is considered most important to have a feeling of respect towards one’s ancestors.
What to donate on Ashadh Amavasya?
According to religious beliefs, donation made on Amavasya day is considered manifold fruitful. On this day, according to one’s devotion and capacity, one can donate food grains, black sesame seeds, clothes, umbrella, shoes and slippers, fruits, jaggery, Dakshina and food to the needy. Serving cows, feeding birds and feeding the poor are also considered auspicious. It is believed that by doing such things one gets the blessings of the ancestors and happiness and peace remains in the family.
What to do on this day?
Worshiping Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Peepal tree on Ashadh Amavasya is considered auspicious. Many people offer water to the Peepal tree on this day and also light a lamp. Besides, reciting stotras related to Geeta, Vishnu Sahasranama or Pitru Shanti is also considered beneficial.
What things should be kept in mind?
On the day of Ashadh Amavasya, it is advised to avoid vengeful food, intoxication and anger. Do not insult anyone and stay away from discord at home. There is a religious belief that good deeds and service done on this day give special rewards. If for some reason it is not possible to perform the complete ritual of Tarpan, then remembering the ancestors with reverence, offering water and providing food to the needy is also considered auspicious.
Religious importance of Ashadh Amavasya
In Sanatan Dharma, Amavasya is considered the date of ancestors. On this day, people remember their ancestors and offer prayers and donations for the peace of their souls. There is a religious belief that if the ancestors are happy then there is happiness and prosperity in the family, obstacles in work are removed and positivity is infused in life. Ashadh Amavasya is also related to expressing respect towards ancestors. Therefore, on this day, not only worship, but also helping the needy people is considered virtuous.
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