Chaitra Amavasya 2026: Amavasya date is considered to have special significance in Hindu religion. There are 12 Amavasya dates in a year. Every Amavasya is important, but the Amavasya of Chaitra month is considered very auspicious. On this day, bathing, charity and offerings to ancestors are done. This Amavasya is also called Bhootadi Amavasya, because the effect of negative powers increases a lot on this day.
However, whatever religious activities are done on this day, one gets virtuous results. The date of Amavasya has been dedicated to the ancestors. It is believed that by performing Tarpan and Shraddha of the ancestors on this day, their blessings remain intact, but this year there is some doubt in the minds of people regarding Chaitra Amavasya whether it is falling on 18th March or 19th. In such a situation, let us know the exact date of this Amavasya and the auspicious time for bathing and donating.
When is Chaitra Amavasya?
According to the Panchang, this year Amavasya Tithi is starting on March 18, 2026 at 08:26 AM. This date will remain till 06:53 am on March 19, 2026. Udaya Tithi has more importance in the Hindu calendar, hence in 2026 Chaitra Amavasya will be celebrated on 19 March. It will be auspicious to take bath, donate water and offer prayers to ancestors on this day.
Chaitra Amavasya 2026 auspicious time for bathing and donating.
There are some special auspicious times for bathing and donation on the day of Chaitra Amavasya.
- Brahma Muhurta: Will be from 05:08 am to 05:56 am.
- Morning evening Muhurta: Will be from 05:32 am to 06:44 am.
- Abhijit Muhurta: Will be from 12:22 pm to 01:11 pm.
- Vijay Muhurta: Will be from 02:47 pm to 03:36 pm.
Importance of Chaitra Amavasya
According to beliefs, by offering Pind Daan and Tarpan to the ancestors on the day of Amavasya, the ancestors are pleased and give blessings. Worship of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva on this day is considered particularly fruitful. Worship of Peepal tree also has special significance on this day. Donating white things on this day brings happiness and peace in life.
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