phalgun amavasya 2026
Falgun Amavasya 2026: In Sanatan Dharma, Amavasya date is considered very special and important. There is a new moon in every month. According to this, there are 12 Amavasyas in a year. The tradition of bathing and donating on Amavasya has been going on for centuries. According to beliefs, bathing in holy rivers and then donating on this day leads to virtuous results.
Also, worshiping Bholenath on Phalgun Amavasya gives desired results. Happiness comes in life. The date of Amavasya has been dedicated to the ancestors, hence Tarpan and Pind Daan are done to these ancestors. On this day, special measures are also taken to get rid of Pitra Dosh. In such a situation, let us know when is the Amavasya of Phalgun month this year? Also know its worship method and rules.
When is Phalgun Amavasya? (When is Falgun Amavasya 2026)
According to the Panchang, this year the Amavasya date of Phalgun month will start at 05:34 pm on Monday, 16 February 2026. This date will end the next day on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 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, Amavasya bath and charity will be done.
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 offering to the ancestors, add black sesame seeds to the water and offer it. Donate food, clothes and Dakshina to the needy on this day. Worship Lord Shiva and chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra.
Follow these rules on Phalgun Amavasya
Do not get your hair, beard and nails cut on Phalgun Amavasya. Do not wear old and dirty clothes on this day. Do not argue with anyone. Do not consume tamasic things. Do not eat food given by another person.
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