Amavasya 2026

Considered the most sacred Amavasya of the year. Devotees observe maun vrat (vow of silence) and take ritual baths at Triveni Sangam, Prayag. Pitru tarpan performed on this day is said to carry exceptional spiritual merit.

The last Amavasya before the Hindu New Year. Traditionally observed for Pitru tarpan as a year-end act of gratitude. Marks the culmination of the annual cycle and preparation for Chaitra Navaratri.

Falls on the eve of the Hindu New Year (Chaitra Shukla Pratipada). A day of ancestral remembrance and quiet resolve, setting the spiritual foundation for the year ahead.

Sacred to Pitru tarpan during the peak of Grishma Ritu. Water and food offerings hold heightened significance as devotees seek to cool both the earth and ancestral spirits through ritual.

Falling in Lord Vishnu's month, this Amavasya calls for inner austerity. Upavas, sattvic discipline, and Vishnu-nama japa are prescribed across Vaishnava traditions.

As the monsoon sets in, tarpan is traditionally performed at river ghats. The flowing waters are believed to carry offerings directly to the realm of the Pitrus.

Lord Shiva's holiest month lends this Amavasya added gravitas. Devotees combine Pitru shraddha with Shiva aradhana — a rare conjunction of ancestor worship and divine offering.

The definitive Amavasya for Pitru Shraddha. Marks the close of Pitru Paksha. Families across India gather for Pind Daan and Tarpan, believing the Pitrus descend to receive offerings during this fortnight.

The last lunar dark before the festival season. A day for clearing material and karmic debts, seeking elder forgiveness, and entering the festive half of the year with a clear conscience.

The most widely observed Amavasya in the Hindu calendar. Lakshmi-Ganesh puja is performed at nishita kaal. Diya lighting, ancestor worship, and Chopda Pujan inaugurate the new Samvat year in merchant tradition.

Lord Krishna called Margashirsha the month closest to Him (Gita 10.35). This contemplative Amavasya is devoted to sattvic practice and spiritual preparation before the deep cold of Pausha.

The midwinter Amavasya, observed with dana (charity) as the central act. Gifting warm clothing, blankets, and anna to the needy is considered the highest tarpan — service to the living as worship of the departed.