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News India Live, Digital Desk: Chaitra Amavasya is considered one of the best dates for ancestral work, bathing and charity. Bathing in holy rivers on this day destroys sins and receives blessings of ancestors. In the year 2026, this date is falling in the month of March.
Date and auspicious time of Chaitra Amavasya 2026
According to Panchang calculation, date of Chaitra Amavasya 18 March 2026, Wednesday Is falling to.
Amavasya Tithi Start: From 10:15 pm on 17th March 2026.
Amavasya date ends: Till 08:45 pm on 18th March 2026.
Rise date: According to the rising date, the work of bathing, donation and tarpan 18 March Will be done only.
What to do on Chaitra Amavasya? (Important Rituals)
Pitru Tarpan: On this day, one should wake up early in the morning and face south and offer water to the ancestors. This provides relief from Pitra Dosha.
Ganga Bath: If possible, take bath in Ganga or any holy river. One can also take bath at home by mixing Ganga water in water.
Deepdan: Lighting a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree in the evening removes Shani Dosha and obstacles.
Charity: Donating white items like rice, milk, sugar or white clothes is considered extremely auspicious.
Do not do these things even by mistake (Things to Avoid)
Tamasic food: Meat, alcohol, garlic and onion should not be consumed on Amavasya day.
Do not go to isolated places: It is believed that negative powers are active on the night of Amavasya, so avoid visiting crematoriums or deserted places at night.
Discord and controversy: Maintain peace at home on this day and do not insult anyone.
Importance of Chaitra Amavasya
Chaitra Navratri starts from the next day of Chaitra Amavasya. Therefore, this day is also a day of self-purification and mental preparation for new beginnings. On this day, people bid farewell to their ancestors and welcome the happiness of the New Year.