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Falgun Amavasya 2026 Date: In Hindu religion, Amavasya date is considered dedicated to ancestors. Especially the day of Phalgun Amavasya is considered very important for the peace and blessings of the souls of the ancestors. According to religious beliefs, offering tarpan, shraddha and donations to ancestors on this day brings happiness and prosperity in the family and provides relief from Pitra Dosh. According to the Panchang, in the year 2026, Phalgun Amavasya is falling on 17 February. In such a situation, it is considered very important to follow some rules on this day, because it is believed that ancestors can get angry due to small mistakes.
Auspicious time of Falgun Amavasya
According to the Panchang, the time of beginning and end of Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month is very auspicious for worshiping ancestors. The process of bathing and donating will start from sunrise on 17th February.
Don’t make these mistakes even by mistake!
The effect of negative energy is more on the day of Amavasya, hence keep these things in mind to avoid the displeasure of the ancestors.
Avoidance of Tamasic food: Do not consume meat, fish, egg or garlic-onion at home on this day. By doing this the ancestors get angry.
Avoid arguments: Do not create discord or quarrel at home. In a house where there is unrest, there is no blessing from the ancestors.
Insulting elders: Like Pitru Paksha, do not insult the elders of the house even on Amavasya. Only their blessings reach the ancestors.
Don’t sleep late: One should wake up early in the morning of Amavasya and take bath. Sleeping for long hours increases the possibility of Pitra Dosh in the horoscope.
Do not go to a deserted place alone: It is believed that negative powers remain active on Amavasya night, hence avoid going to any deserted place or near the crematorium at night.
Important rules to please the ancestors
Tarpan and Pind Daan: On this day, after taking bath in the holy river, put black sesame seeds in water and offer it in the name of ancestors.
Charity: Donating black sesame seeds, blankets, grains or money as per one’s capacity to the needy on Amavasya is extremely fruitful.
Peepal worship: On this day, offer water to the Peepal tree and light a mustard oil lamp in the evening. It is believed that ancestors reside in Peepal tree.
Cow and dog food: To satisfy the ancestors, feed food to cow, dog and crow on this day.
Importance of Falgun Amavasya
According to religious texts, on the day of Amavasya, the souls of ancestors come to earth to bless their descendants. On this day, by performing Tarpan and Shraddha as per rituals, the souls of ancestors get peace. It is believed that with the blessings of ancestors, many problems in life are removed and happiness remains in the family.
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