Falgun Amavasya 2026: When is Falgun Amavasya, 16 or 17 February? Know the exact date, worship method and importance

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Falgun Amavasya 2026: In Sanatan Dharma, the date of Amavasya is considered very special and sacred. The tradition of bathing and donating on the day of Amavasya has been going on for centuries. It is believed that bathing and donating in holy rivers on the day of Amavasya brings virtuous results. The new moon falling in the month of Phalgun is known as Phalgun Amavasya. In the scriptures, Falgun Amavasya is considered very auspicious.

By worshiping Bholenath on Phalgun Amavasya one gets the desired results. Happiness comes in life. The date of Amavasya is dedicated to the ancestors, hence offering tarpan for the ancestors on this day is considered very auspicious. It is believed that on this day, by offering prayers to the ancestors and taking some special measures, one gets relief from Pitra Dosh, but this time there is doubt in the minds of people regarding the date of Phalgun Amavasya. In such a situation, let us know when is Phalgun Amavasya, 16th or 17th February? Also let us know its worship method and importance.

When is Phalgun Amavasya? (When is Falgun Amavasya 2026)

According to the Panchang, this year the Amavasya date of Phalgun month is starting on 16th February i.e. tomorrow at 05:34 pm. This date will end the next day on 17th February at 05:30 pm. In such a situation, according to Udayatithi, Amavasya of Phalgun month will be celebrated on 17th February this year. On this day, there will be a bath and donation on Amavasya.

Auspicious time for Falgun Amavasya Tarpan (Falgun Amavasya 2026 Tarpan Shubh Muhurat)

By offering tarpan at an auspicious time on the day of Phalgun Amavasya, one gets the blessings of ancestors. The most auspicious time for tarpan on this day is Abhijeet Muhurta. Abhijeet Muhurta is starting at 12:37 pm on 17th February. This auspicious time is going to last till 01:23 pm. It will be auspicious to offer offerings to ancestors in this auspicious time.

Falgun Amavasya Puja Vidhi

• On the day of Phalgun Amavasya, wake up in the morning and take bath in a holy river, lake or at home.
• Then make balls of sesame seeds, jaggery and flour and offer them to the ancestors.
• For Pitru Tarpan, add black sesame seeds to water and offer it.
• On this day, give food, clothes and Dakshina to the needy.
• Worship Lord Shiva and chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra.

Significance of Falgun Amavasya

According to religious beliefs, the date of Phalgun Amavasya is dedicated to the ancestors. It is believed that on this day ancestors come to earth and accept the offerings made by their descendants. The date of Phalgun Amavasya is very auspicious for those who have Pitra Dosh in their horoscope. By offering offerings to ancestors on this day, one gets freedom from Pitra Dosh.

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