Amavasya 2026

2026 Amavasya Dates

Amavasya (अमावस्या), the No Moon Day or New Moon Day, is one of the most important days in the Hindu lunar calendar. It occurs once every lunar month, when the Moon and Sun align so closely that the Moon becomes invisible in the night sky.

This guide brings together everything you need to know about Amavasya in 2026 (अमावस्या 2026) — the complete date calendar, what the day means, which rituals to perform, dos and don’ts, and a full pointwise remedies (upay) section for the special Amavasyas that fall this year.

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Complete Amavasya 2026 Calendar

Here are all 12 Amavasya dates for 2026, based on Panchang tithi timings (calculated for Indian Standard Time). Because Amavasya tithi can start on one day and extend into the next, always confirm the exact sunrise-based date for your specific city using a local Panchang, especially if you’re outside India.

Amavasya Name	Date (2026)	Day	Tithi Timing (IST)
Magha Amavasya (Mauni Amavasya)	January 18	Sunday	Jan 18, 12:04 AM – Jan 19, 1:21 AM
Phalguna Amavasya (Bhaumvati Amavasya)	February 17	Tuesday	Feb 16, 5:34 PM – Feb 17, 5:31 PM
Chaitra Amavasya	March 19	Thursday	Mar 18, 8:25 AM – Mar 19, 6:53 AM
Vaishakha Amavasya	April 17	Friday	Apr 16, 8:11 PM – Apr 17, 5:21 PM
Jyeshtha Amavasya (Shani Amavasya)	May 16	Saturday	May 16, 5:11 AM – May 17, 1:31 AM
Ashadha Amavasya (Somvati Amavasya)	June 15	Monday	Jun 14, 12:20 PM – Jun 15, 8:24 AM
Shravana Amavasya (Hariyali Amavasya)	July 14	Tuesday	Jul 13, 6:50 PM – Jul 14, 3:13 PM
Bhadrapada Amavasya (Pithori Amavasya)	August 12	Wednesday	Aug 12, 1:53 AM – Aug 12, 11:06 PM
Ashwina Amavasya (Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya)	September 11	Friday	Sep 10, 10:33 AM – Sep 11, 8:57 AM
Kartika Amavasya (Diwali Amavasya, Shani Amavasya)	October 10	Saturday	Oct 9, 9:36 PM – Oct 10, 9:20 PM
Margashirsha Amavasya (Somvati Amavasya)	November 9	Monday	Nov 8, 11:28 AM – Nov 9, 12:32 PM
Pausha Amavasya	December 8	Tuesday	Dec 8, 4:13 AM – Dec 9, 6:21 AM

Special Amavasyas in 2026 by type:

Somvati Amavasya (falls on Monday): June 15 and November 9, 2026
Shani Amavasya (falls on Saturday): May 16 and October 10, 2026
Bhaumvati Amavasya (falls on Tuesday): February 17 and July 14, 2026
Mauni Amavasya: January 18, 2026
Sarva Pitru Amavasya / Mahalaya Amavasya: September 11, 2026
Diwali Amavasya: October 10, 2026

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What Is Amavasya?

Amavasya is the 30th and final tithi (lunar day) of the Hindu lunar month. In Sanskrit, the word comes from amā (“together” or “at home”) and vāsya (“to dwell”) — describing the moment when the Sun and Moon “dwell together” in the same zodiacal position. This happens once a month, marking the end of Krishna Paksha (the dark fortnight) and the beginning of Shukla Paksha (the bright fortnight).

Because the Moon disappears from the sky on this night, Vedic tradition holds that the veil between the earthly world and Pitru Loka (the realm of ancestors) becomes thinner. This is why Amavasya is primarily dedicated to honouring one’s ancestors — through Tarpan (water offerings), Shraddha (memorial rites), and charity — rather than being used for auspicious new beginnings like weddings or housewarmings.

Why Each Amavasya Matters: Month-by-Month Significance

Magha/Mauni Amavasya (Jan 18): Considered the most spiritually charged Amavasya of the year. Devotees observe a vow of silence (mauna vrat) and take holy dips at sacred rivers, especially at Prayagraj, believing it cleanses karma accumulated over lifetimes.
Phalguna Amavasya (Feb 17): The last Amavasya before spring, marked by Shraddha and Tarpan to thank ancestors for their guidance through the year.
Chaitra Amavasya (Mar 19): Falls in the first month of the Hindu lunar year, making it especially suited for spiritual healing and resolving karmic issues.
Vaishakha Amavasya (Apr 17): Also called Somvati Amavasya in some years; traditionally involves offering water to the Peepal tree and lighting a diya beside it in the evening.
Jyeshtha Amavasya (May 16): A period associated with heightened negative energy in folklore, but also considered good for Shraddha rites and, this year, falls on a Saturday — making it a Shani Amavasya, ideal for karmic remedies.
Ashadha Amavasya (Jun 15): An auspicious day for holy baths in rivers, lakes, or ponds — and since it falls on a Monday in 2026, it’s also a rare and powerful Somvati Amavasya.
Shravana Amavasya (Jul 14): Known by many regional names — Hariyali Amavasya (North India), Chitalagi Amavasya (Odisha), Chukkala Amavasya (Telangana/Andhra Pradesh), and Gatari Amavasya (Maharashtra) — often associated with tree planting and nature reverence.
Bhadrapada Amavasya (Aug 12): Also called Pithori Amavasya; mothers traditionally worship Goddess Durga for the health and wellbeing of their children on this day.
Ashwina Amavasya / Mahalaya Amavasya (Sep 11): The single most significant day for ancestor worship in the entire year — it marks the end of Pitru Paksha and the start of Devi Paksha (leading into Navratri and Durga Puja).
Kartika Amavasya (Oct 10): The most widely celebrated Amavasya of all, since it coincides with Diwali — the festival of lights symbolising the victory of light over darkness.
Margashirsha Amavasya (Nov 9): Named after the Mrigashirsha Nakshatra and dedicated to Lord Krishna; also a Somvati Amavasya this year.
Pausha Amavasya (Dec 8): The final Amavasya of the calendar year, associated with simplicity, compassion, and donating warm clothes and food to those in need during winter.

The Astrological Logic: Why Amavasya Affects the Mind

In Vedic astrology, the Moon governs the mind, emotions, and memory, while the Sun governs vitality and identity. On Amavasya, the Moon sits in the same sign as the Sun and is considered combust (asta) — its independent light and reflective strength temporarily weakened. This is why classical Muhurta (auspicious timing) practice cautions against starting new ventures, signing contracts, or making major emotional decisions on this day: the mind’s clarity is thought to be at its lowest ebb.

At the same time, this same “quietness” is precisely what makes Amavasya so suited to introspection, meditation, and ancestor work. As the Moon’s outward pull fades, awareness is believed to turn inward — which is why many yogis and meditators consider Amavasya especially supportive for deep meditation, silence, and spiritual practice.

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Dos and Don’ts on Amavasya

Do:

Wake up early (ideally during Brahma Muhurta) and take a bath, ideally in a holy river, or by adding a little Ganga water to your regular bath water.
Perform Tarpan and Shraddha for your ancestors to bring peace to their souls.
Donate food, clothes, or money to those in need.
Observe a fast, eating only simple, Satvik food.
Worship Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
Visit a Peepal tree, offer water in the morning, and light a diya beside it in the evening.

Don’t:

Lend or borrow money — this is traditionally seen as inviting debt or financial loss.
Eat tamasic food such as meat or alcohol.
Begin new ventures, sign major contracts, get married, or perform Griha Pravesh (housewarming).
Let anger, ego, or arguments take over — these are believed to reduce the effectiveness of any puja performed that day.
Cut down plants or trees, as this is considered inauspicious and may displease ancestors.

Note: Pilgrimage travel — to ancestral sites, sacred rivers, or the homes of elders — is considered entirely appropriate on Amavasya. The caution mainly applies to travel or ventures aimed at worldly gain or business.

Amavasya Remedies & Upay (Pointwise)

Different types of Amavasya call for different remedies. Here’s a simple, organised breakdown of the most recommended upay for each.

General Amavasya Remedies (Every Month)

Perform Pitru Tarpan — offer water mixed with black sesame seeds, facing south, while reciting the names of your departed ancestors.
Feed crows, cows, dogs, and anyone in need — this is considered especially pleasing to ancestors.
Recite “Om Pitrubhyo Namah” while offering food or water to your ancestors.
Light a lamp (diya) at home or at a temple in the evening.
Offer Argha (water) to the Sun God in the morning while chanting the Surya Mantra or Gayatri Mantra.
Donate sesame seeds, food, or clothing to Brahmins or the underprivileged.

Somvati Amavasya Remedies (When Amavasya Falls on Monday — June 15 & Nov 9, 2026)

Perform Pradakshina (circumambulation) of a Peepal tree, traditionally 108 times, tying a raw cotton thread around the trunk with each round.
Married women may observe a fast for their husband’s long life and wellbeing.
Take a holy dip in a sacred river before performing the Peepal tree ritual.
Visit a Shiva temple and offer milk and water to the Shivling.
Offer sesame oil to Shani Dev, as Somvati Amavasya is also considered helpful for reducing Kaal Sarp Dosha.

Shani Amavasya Remedies (When Amavasya Falls on Saturday — May 16 & Oct 10, 2026)

Donate mustard oil and black sesame seeds to the poor or at a temple.
Feed cooked rice and lentils to crows before eating your own meal.
Recite the Shani Chalisa, Hanuman Chalisa, or the Shani Mantra (“Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah”).
Bathe using water mixed with sesame seeds.
Combine this with your regular Pitru Tarpan, with the specific intention of releasing inherited or ancestral karmic burdens.

Mauni Amavasya Remedies (January 18, 2026)

Observe Mauna Vrat — a full or partial vow of silence — as a spiritual discipline.
Take a dawn bath in the Ganga or another sacred river (or a small amount of Gangajal added to your bathing water at home).
Chant the Gayatri Mantra after your bath.
Meditate for inner peace once the bath is complete.
Perform Tarpan specifically as Pitru Dosh Nivaran puja, considered especially powerful on this day.

Sarva Pitru Amavasya / Mahalaya Amavasya Remedies (September 11, 2026)

Perform a complete Shraddha ceremony — including cooked food offerings (pinda) and feeding Brahmins — rather than just a brief Tarpan.
Offer flowers, dhoop (incense), a diya, food, and water to your ancestors.
Leave uncooked rice, water, and sesame seeds outside for crows and other animals, believed to be forms in which ancestors receive offerings.
The eldest son traditionally performs the main rites, though many families now participate together.
Observe a fast until the Tarpan rituals are complete.

General Tips for Those Without River Access or a Priest

Use a copper vessel filled with clean water at home instead of visiting a river; add a few drops of Ganga water if available.
Mix black sesame seeds into the water before offering it, facing south.
If you don’t know the specific names of ancestors beyond a generation or two, you can address the offering collectively as “my ancestors in all directions.”
Consistency matters more than elaborateness — even a five-minute offering performed sincerely every month is considered meaningful in the long run.

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Amavasya and Meditation: The Spiritual Perspective

Beyond the ritual aspect, many spiritual teachers describe Amavasya as a naturally supportive time for meditation and inner reflection. As the Moon’s light fades, the mind is believed to turn inward more easily — practitioners commonly report deeper calm, stronger intuition, better concentration, and greater emotional clarity when meditating on this day. For those on a dedicated spiritual path, Amavasya is traditionally considered supportive for practices like dhyana (meditation) and even deeper states of contemplative absorption.

That said, it’s worth being clear-eyed here: this is a traditional and experiential belief rather than a scientifically established effect. Modern science confirms the Moon’s influence on physical phenomena like tides, but claims about its effect on consciousness and meditation come from yogic and spiritual traditions rather than clinical research.

Being Born on Amavasya: What It Means

According to classical Jyotish, a person born very close to Amavasya (when the natal Moon sits within about 15° of the Sun) has what’s called a weak or “combust” Moon. This doesn’t mean emotional instability — rather, it suggests the person processes emotions more privately and inwardly, rather than through the more outwardly reflective, expressive mode associated with a fuller Moon.

Birth on Amavasya is one of several factors astrologers consider when assessing Pitru Dosha (a cluster of chart indicators suggesting unresolved ancestral matters) — but it should never be read as a standalone verdict. A complete assessment also looks at Rahu/Ketu’s influence on the Moon or Sun, the condition of the 9th house, and other chart-wide factors together, not this placement alone.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Amavasya 2026

What is Amavasya?

- Amavasya is the new moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar — the 30th tithi, when the Sun and Moon align in the same zodiac sign and the Moon becomes invisible in the sky. It occurs once every lunar month.

Why is Amavasya connected to ancestors?

- The Moon is associated with mind, memory, and the ancestral realm (Pitru Loka) in Vedic cosmology. When the Moon’s light disappears on Amavasya, tradition holds that the connection between the living and the ancestors becomes stronger, making this the ideal day for Tarpan and Shraddha rituals.

Which is the most important Amavasya in 2026?

- Three stand out: Mauni Amavasya (January 18) for spiritual discipline and karma-cleansing, Sarva Pitru/Mahalaya Amavasya (September 11) for ancestor worship, and Kartika/Diwali Amavasya (October 10) as the most widely celebrated festival day.

What’s the difference between Somvati Amavasya and Shani Amavasya?

- Somvati Amavasya (falling on a Monday) emphasises the Moon’s nurturing and emotional qualities, and is associated with Shiva worship and Peepal tree rituals.
- Shani Amavasya (falling on a Saturday) emphasises Saturn’s role in clearing karmic debt and delayed consequences, and is associated with donations and Shani-specific remedies.

Is it bad to be born on Amavasya?

- No — it simply indicates a particular way of processing emotions (more inward and private). It’s only one of several factors astrologers look at when assessing ancestral (Pitru) matters in a chart, not a standalone negative indicator.

What should I do on Amavasya if I can’t visit a temple or river?

- A simple home ritual works just as well: use a copper or clean vessel of water mixed with black sesame seeds, face south, recite the names of your ancestors (or address them collectively if names aren’t known), and offer the water with sincere intention. Regularity matters more than grandeur.

Can I start a new business or get married on Amavasya?

- Traditional Muhurta guidance generally advises against it, since the Moon is considered weak on this day, affecting clarity of judgment. It’s better to choose an auspicious date elsewhere in the lunar month for major life events or new ventures.

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Final Thoughts

Amavasya 2026 offers twelve opportunities across the year to pause, honour your ancestors, and turn inward.

Whether it’s the disciplined silence of Mauni Amavasya in January, the rare doubled power of Somvati Amavasya in June and November, the karmic clearing of Shani Amavasya in May and October, or the deeply significant Mahalaya Amavasya in September — each new moon carries its own character and its own invitation.

Keep this calendar handy, choose the remedies that resonate with your family’s traditions, and remember that in Vedic thought, consistency and sincerity matter far more than elaborate ritual.

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