- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:26 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Chaitra Amavasya 2026: The new-moon day of the Chaitra month is known as Chaitra Amavasya. According to the Panchang, it is the last Amavasya tithi in the Hindu calendar. It is also known as Bhootadi Amavasya in many Indian regions. The day of Amavasya is very sacred for spiritual cleansing and worship of ancestors. It is a day of charity and devotion. Worshipping Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu on Amavasya is believed to bring highly auspicious results. Chaitra Amavasya will be observed this year on 19th March 2026.
Below are all the important details regarding the date, time, significance and rituals for Chaitra Amavasai:
Chaitra Amavasya 2026: Date And Time
- Chaitra Amavasya 2026 Date: 19th March 2026, Thursday
- Amavasya Tithi Begins: 08:25 AM, 18th March 2026
- Amavasya Tithi Ends: 06:53 AM, 19th March 2026
Chaitra Amavasya marks the end of the Krishna Paksha and the onset of the Hindu New Year. (Image Source: Canva)
Chaitra Amavasya 2026: Significance
Chaitra Amavasya is a time to leave difficulties and negativity behind. People give utmost importance to worshipping Lord Vishnu and taking a sacred dip in the Ganga River. It is believed that a dip in the Ganges cleanses one of all sins and brings blessings from God. It is also extremely auspicious to do shraddha for the peace and liberation of our ancestors.
Chaitra Amavasya 2026: Rituals
On Chaitra Amavasya, devotees observe a fast for the peace of their ancestors' souls. On this sacred day, one should wake up before sunrise, take a sacred dip in the holy river, and offer water to the sun god. Devotees must also perform charity in the name of the ancestors. After observing shraddha, one should feed the poor or brahmins. In the evening, one should light a lamp of mustard oil under the poplar tree and offer blue flowers along with black sesame seeds to Lord Shani.
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