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Amavasya Tithi has a special and very sacred place in Hinduism and Vedic calendar. This date is mainly considered best for worshiping Gods and Goddesses, bathing in holy rivers, doing charity and performing Tarpan and Shraddha for the peace of the souls of our ancestors. The Amavasya that comes every month has its own religious significance, but the Amavasya that comes in the month of Ashadha (Ashadha Amavasya) is considered very special for happiness, prosperity, attainment of virtue and freedom from ancestral defects.
There is some confusion among the general public and the fasting people regarding the exact date of Ashadh Amavasya in the year 2026 whether it is on 13th July or 14th July. Let us know according to the mathematics of the Panchang, its exact date, the auspicious time for bathing and donation and the complete worship method.
13th or 14th July? Know what Udaya Tithi says
According to the calculations of the Panchang, the Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month is going to start on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6.49 pm. This date will end the next day on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 3:12 pm.
Decision date: According to the rules of Sanatan Dharma, any fast, festival or festival like Amavasya is determined on the basis of ‘Udaya Tithi’ (the date present at the time of sunrise). Since Amavasya Tithi will be completely occupied at the time of sunrise on 14th July, Ashadh Amavasya will be celebrated on 14th July 2026, Tuesday only. Keeping fast on this day, bathing in holy rivers, donating and performing Pitra Tarpan will be according to the scriptures and will be of great benefit.
Most auspicious time for bathing, donation and tarpan
It is considered best to wake up and take bath in Brahma Muhurta (just before sunrise) on the day of Ashadh Amavasya on 14th July 2026.
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Bathing rules at home: If you are unable to go to the banks of any holy river (like Ganga, Yamuna or Narmada), then you can take bath at home by mixing a little Ganga water in normal bathing water.
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Timing of Tarpan: The period from sunrise to noon is considered the most auspicious and fruitful for offering prayers to ancestors, Shraddha rituals and charity.
Simple and authentic worship method of Ashadh Amavasya
To earn virtuous benefits on this auspicious day, worship in this manner from morning till evening:
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Morning rule: Wake up early in the morning, finish your daily routine, take a bath and wear clean clothes (white or yellow if possible).
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Surya Arghya: Put water, red sandalwood and flowers in a copper pot and offer water (Arghya) to Lord Surya Narayan.
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Dev Aradhana: Sitting in the home temple or place of worship, worship Lord Vishnu, the protector of the world, Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Shani Dev, the god of justice, by lighting incense sticks and lamps as per the rituals.
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Peepal Puja: Lighting a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree on this day is considered very auspicious. Peepal is considered to be the abode of Tridosha and ancestors.
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Pitru Tarpan: Remembering your ancestors, offer black sesame, barley and water in your hand and pray to them for the well-being of the family.
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Donation Process: After the puja is over, donate food and clothes respectfully to any poor, Brahmin or needy person as per your capacity.
What will be very auspicious to do on this day?
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Chant the Mahamantras of Lord Vishnu and recite religious scriptures (like Bhagavad Gita).
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Go to a local cow shelter and feed green fodder, lapsi or food to the cows.
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Feeding flour mixed with sugar to ants and flour pellets to fish also gives special results on this day.
Special importance and zodiac signs of donation on Amavasya
According to religious beliefs, even a small donation made on Amavasya Tithi returns manifold. On this day, it is considered best to donate black sesame seeds, wheat, rice, clothes, umbrella, an earthen pot filled with water and Dakshina as per one’s capacity. By doing this, not only do the ancestors become happy and bless them, but poverty in the house also goes away forever.
Deep spiritual significance of this Amavasya
The importance of Ashadh Amavasya is not limited only to ancestral peace. According to astrology, people in whose birth horoscope ancestral defect Or Kaalsarp Dosh It happens that the remedy taken on this day works as a lifesaver for them. Apart from this, due to this Amavasya falling on Tuesday, it is also coinciding with ‘Bhaumvati Amavasya’. By worshiping Shani Dev and donating black sesame seeds on this day, people get great relief from Saturn related problems and troubles like Sadesati and Dhaiya.
