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News India Live, Digital Desk: In Hindu religion, Amavasya date has immense importance from spiritual and astrological point of view. The last date of Krishna Paksha is called Amavasya, which is considered best for offering prayers to the ancestors and removing the defects of the planets. this year Vaishakh Amavasya 17 April 2026 Is falling to. According to astrologers, this day is very special for removing Rahu-Ketu and especially Shani Dosh in the horoscope. If you too are struggling with the troubles of Shani’s Sadesati or Dhaiya, then some special measures taken on this day can bring happiness, prosperity and peace in your life.
Vaishakh Amavasya 2026: Date and auspicious time
According to Drik Panchang, the calculation of Vaishakh Amavasya date is as follows:
Amavasya date starts: From 08:11 PM on 16th April 2026.
Amavasya date ends: Till 17th April 2026 at 05:21 PM.
Rise date: Vaishakh Amavasya based on Udaya Tithi 17th April Will be celebrated only. On this day, there will be rituals of bathing, charity and fasting.
Do these 4 easy measures to get relief from the troubles of Saturn
1. Go to Hanuman ji for shelter: According to religious beliefs, Shani Dev had promised Hanuman ji that he would never harass his devotees. Reciting Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan or Sunderkand on Vaishakh Amavasya reduces the effect of Saturn’s Sadesati.
2. Chanting Shani Mantras: On this day, go to Shani temple, light a mustard oil lamp and chant the Beej Mantra of Shani Dev. “Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah” Chant it at least 108 times. Apart from this, reciting ‘Dasaratha Krit Shani Stotra’ also provides freedom from enemies and financial obstacles.
3. Worship of Peepal tree: According to the scriptures, along with the Trinity, Shani Dev also resides in the Peepal tree. On the day of Amavasya, offer water to the Peepal tree in the morning and in the evening light a mustard oil lamp under the tree and circumambulate it 7 times. This remedy is considered to please Shani Dev very much.
4. Donation of special items: Shani Dev is said to be the god of justice, who is pleased with charity. On this day, donate black urad, black umbrella, black clothes, mustard oil and iron items to the poor or needy. Doing this reduces physical pain and mental stress.
You will also get relief from Pitra Dosh
Vaishakh Amavasya is best for pleasing not only Shani Dev but also the ancestors. On this day, after bathing in the holy rivers, offering prayers to the ancestors removes all the troubles in the house and eliminates obstacles in the growth of the family. If you cannot go to a holy river, then take a bath mixed with Ganga water at home and meditate on your ancestors while facing the south direction.