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News India Live, Digital Desk: According to the Hindu calendar, the Amavasya date of Vaishakh month has special religious and spiritual significance. today means 17 April 2026, Friday Vaishakh Amavasya is being celebrated. According to religious beliefs, on this day, bathing in holy rivers, offering prayers to ancestors and doing charity gives inexhaustible virtue. Today is also a special day because this time on Amavasya, the auspicious combination of ‘Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga’ is being formed throughout the day, which is considered extremely best for the success of any religious work.
Amavasya date and auspicious time
According to astrological calculations, Amavasya Tithi has started from 08:11 pm on 16th April, which will continue till 05:21 pm today on 17th April. Due to the recognition of Udaya Tithi, rituals for bathing, donation and worship are being made today itself.
wee hours: 04:25 am to 05:09 am (best time for bathing)
Abhijeet Muhurat: 11:55 to 12:47 pm (best for Tarpan and Shraddha)
Amrit Kaal: 09:50 am to 11:18 am
Do these special measures to get rid of Pitra Dosh
Vaishakh Amavasya is considered dedicated to the peace of ancestors. If there is Pitra Dosh in your horoscope or you are facing repeated obstacles in life, then definitely do these remedies today:
Peepal worship: This evening, light a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree and do parikrama. It is believed that the Trinity resides in Peepal.
Tarpan and Donation: Face the south direction and offer water to the ancestors. Donating black sesame seeds, umbrella, sattu and earthen pitcher on this day is considered especially fruitful.
Silent Bath: If possible, take a silent bath in a holy river. If you are taking bath at home, then mixing some Ganga water in water and taking bath is also beneficial.
Day to get the blessings of Lakshmi-Narayan
Amavasya Tithi is considered special not only for ancestral works but also for the worship of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Reciting Vishnu Sahasranama today brings happiness and prosperity in the house. Since it is Friday, offering white sweets or kheer to Goddess Lakshmi relieves financial difficulties. Along with this, Panchak is also ending today, due to which the obstacles in auspicious work will be removed.
What not to do today?
According to the scriptures, some things should be taken special care of on the day of Amavasya. Today, avoid Tamasic food (meat and liquor) and do not let there be any trouble in the house. This day is considered suitable for new purchases or big business deals only after worship. On this day, one should avoid insulting any poor or helpless person, because it is believed that ancestors can come to your door in any form.