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News Topical, Digital Desk : Chaitra Amavasya is considered an important date in Sanatan Dharma. The next day marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and Chaitra Navratri . According to religious belief, performing tarpan, pind daan, and shraddha for ancestors on Chaitra Amavasya (Chaitra Amavasya 2026) pleases the ancestors and brings happiness and peace to the family. The seeker also receives auspicious results. Therefore, let's learn about the date and auspicious time of Chaitra Amavasya.
Chaitra Amavasya 2026 Date and Shubh Muhurat
According to the Vedic calendar, Chaitra Amavasya Tithi begins at 8:25 AM on March 18th. It ends at 6:52 AM on March 19th. Therefore, Chaitra Amavasya will be observed on March 18th.
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise time - 06:28 am
Sunset time - 06:31 pm
Moonrise time - 06:23 am (March 16)
Moonset time - 05:56 pm
Brahma Muhurta - from 04:52 am to 05:40 am
Godhuli Muhurta - from 06:29 pm to 06:53 pm
Abhijeet Muhurta - none
Vijay Muhurta - from 02:30 am to 03:18 am
Amrit Kaal - from 09:37 am to 11:10 am
Keep these things in mind
- Do not consume meat, alcohol, garlic and onion on this day even by mistake.
- Do not argue and do not think ill about anyone on the day of Amavasya.
- Do not insult elders.
- Follow the rule of celibacy.
- Performing auspicious and auspicious work is prohibited.
- Do not start any new business, house warming ceremony or marriage etc.
This is how to please your ancestors
On this day, wake up early in the morning, bathe in a holy river, and offer black sesame seeds, barley, and white flowers to your ancestors. Pray for their salvation. Donate food, money, and other items. According to religious belief, this practice brings peace to the souls of ancestors and their blessings. Donating on this day creates the possibility of financial gain and increases happiness and prosperity.
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