Chaitra Amavasya 2026: According to Hindi calendar, Amavasya occurs on the 15th day of Krishna Paksha of every month. There are 12 Amavasya dates in a year. The tradition of bathing in holy rivers on Amavasya day has been going on since ancient times. Taking bath and donating on this day brings virtuous results. The Amavasya falling in the Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month is called Chaitra Amavasya. It is also called Bhootadi Amavasya.
The date of Amavasya has been dedicated to the ancestors. On this day, offerings to ancestors and Pind Daan are made. By offering Tarpan and Pind Daan on this day, the ancestors are pleased and bestow blessings. Apart from bathing, donation and worship, some special measures are taken on this day. In such a situation, let us know when is the Amavasya of Chaitra month this year? Also know its auspicious time and method of worship.
Chaitra Amavasya 2026 date (Chaitra Amavasya 2026 Date)
According to the Panchang, the Amavasya date of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month will start on March 18 at 08:25 am. At the same time, it will end on March 19 at 06:52 am. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, Amavasya of Chaitra month will be celebrated on March 19 and bathing and donation will be done.
Chaitra Amavasya 2026 Snan-Daan Muhurat (Chaitra Amavasya 2026 Snan-Daan Muhurat)
Brahma Muhurta will start at 05:08. This auspicious time will last till 05:56 pm. Morning and evening Muhurat will start at 05:32. This auspicious time will last till 06:44 pm. Abhijit Muhurta will start at 12.22 pm. This auspicious time will last till 01:11 pm. Vijay Muhurta will start at 02:47 pm. This will last till 03:36 pm.
Worship method of Chaitra Amavasya (Chaitra Amavasya Puja Method
On the day of Chaitra Amavasya, wake up early in the morning and take bath in a holy river. If it is not possible, then take bath at home by mixing Ganga water in water. After this, put water, red sandalwood and flowers in a copper pot and offer water to the Sun God. On the day of Amavasya, Lord Vishnu resides in the Peepal tree. Offer water to the root of Peepal tree on this day. Then light a mustard oil lamp in the evening. Take black sesame seeds and water in your hand and face south and offer it to your ancestors. Finally, donate to a needy person as per your capacity.
Importance of Chaitra Amavasya (Chaitra Amavasya Significance)
It is said in the scriptures that the religious activities done on the day of Chaitra Amavasya please the ancestors and bless the family with happiness and prosperity. Life becomes happy with the blessings of ancestors.
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