When is Ashadha Amavasya 2026? Know date, timings and significance
Ashadha Amavasya 2026: Amavasya is also known as New Moon, which is one of the most significant days in Sanatan Dharma. Amavasya is alwayus devoted to ancestors and on this specific day they are worshipped and honored. On this day, people perform various puja rituals and spiritual activities such as mantra jaap, taking holy dip in Ganga, they get engaged in donation and charity. Ashadha Amavasya is going to be observed on Amavasya Tithi on June 14, 2026.
Ashadha Amavasya 2026: Date and Time
Begins – July 13, 2026 – 06:49 PMEnds – July 14, 2026 – 03:12 PM
Ashadha Amavasya 2026: Significance
Amavasya or New Moon day is one of the most significant days in Hindu religion and people perform various religious and spiritual activities on this particular day to appease their ancestors and seek their blessings as we have already mentioned that Amavasya is associated with ancestors. They show their gratitude and devotion. People perform Pitru Tarpan and Pind Daan and organize Gayatri Path for the ancestors’ salvation.According to the astrology, the Moon is almost invisible in the sky during the New Moon phase. Planet moon that represents the feelings, sentiments and emotions and intuition power.People utilize this holy day to peform various puja rituals and spiritual practices, such as – taking a holy bath in Ganga river, mantra chanting, visiting temple, lighting mustard oil diya under peepal tree, charity, yoga and meditation. It is also seen as auspicious and virtuous to take a holy dip in the Ganga River.
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People also invite priests and brahmins to their houses to feed them, give them garments and dakshina. To appease the ancestors, the oldest male member of the family performs the Pitru Tarpan and then requests blessings.
Ashadha Amavasya 2026: Puja Rituals
1. Take a holy bath at home after waking up early in the morning.2. To take a holy bath in the Ganga River, many devotees visit the Ganga Ghats.3. Pitru Puja is performed at many holy sites for the peace of the ancestors.4. Some individuals provide food and clothing to those, who are in need.5. For the ancestors’ salvation, some people organize the Gayatri Path.6. Feeding dogs, birds, ants, and cows on this day is extremely meritorious.7. Bring a priest or brahmin to your home, give them garments and dakshina, and offer them sattvik food.
