Chaitra Amavasya 2026 Date: Chaitra Amavasya is on 19 March 2026, it is also called Bhootadi Amavasya. There is a tradition of performing Tarpan and Shraddha for the peace of the ancestors’ souls on Amavasya. It is believed that auspicious activities should be avoided on this date. Amavasya Tithi is very special to avoid the negative effects of Pitra Dosh.

Chaitra Amavasya is considered an opportunity to get new positive energy by eliminating old defects and negativity. Worshiping Lord Vishnu and Shiva on this day brings happiness and prosperity in life. Know its importance in the Puranas and which activities are considered virtuous on this day.

Chaitra Amavasya 2026 Muhurat

Chaitra Amavasya will start at 8.25 am on 18 March 2026 and will continue till 6.52 am the next day on 19 March 2026. Chaitra Navratri is also starting from 19th March.

• Bathing time – 4.51 am – 5.39 am

Importance of Chaitra month

Amavasya Tu or Prapta Chaitra month especially. Tasyaan Kritam Tu Yat Daanam Pitranaam Triptikarakam.

Donation, Tarpan and Pind Daan done on the new moon day in Chaitra month satisfies the ancestors and receives their blessings.

Amavasya in Garuda Purana

It is said in Garuda Purana – Amavasyayan tu ye nityam pitribhyo dadati jalam. Tripta Bhavanti Te Pitr: Putran Ayu: Pradayin: ॥

Meaning – The person who offers water to his ancestors on the day of Amavasya, his ancestors get satisfied and bless him with long life, happiness and prosperity.

Evil powers become active on Bhootri Amavasya!

According to religious belief, on the day of Bhootri Amavasya, measures are taken to pacify the influence of ghosts, vampires and negative powers. Worshiping Hanuman ji, Bhairav ​​and Shiva on this day protects from negative powers.

What should be done on the day of Chaitra Amavasya

• Take bath in the morning and offer water to the Sun.
• Offer tarpan to the ancestors with sesame seeds and water.
• Light a lamp under the Peepal tree.
• Worship Lord Shiva, Hanuman ji and Bhairav.
• Give food and donations to the poor.

Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: When is Bhalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi? Note the date, puja time and moonrise time.