Vaishakh Amavasya Surya Grahan 2026: Vaishakh Amavasya is on Friday, 17 April 2026. It is also known as Satuvai Amavasya or Vaishakhi Amavasya. Vaishakh Amavasya is considered important for ancestor worship, charity, bathing and chanting. But today many people are in a dilemma whether the solar eclipse is taking place on Vaishakh Amavasya. If you also have such a question in your mind or are worried after seeing viral news, then let us tell you the whole truth.

According to Panchang calculations, if we talk about Amavasya date, Vaishakh Amavasya has started from 08:11 pm on 16th April and will continue till 05:21 pm on 17th April. Vaishakh Amavasya is being celebrated today on 17th April on the basis of Udaya Tithi.

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Is there a solar eclipse on Vaishakh Amavasya?

Talking about solar eclipse, according to astronomy, solar eclipse always occurs on Amavasya day, but it is not necessary that solar eclipse occurs on every Amavasya. A solar eclipse occurs only when the Sun, Moon and Earth come in line. usually at least once a year 2 and maximum 5 Solar eclipse may occur. However, more than 2 solar eclipses in a year are considered rare.

Solar eclipse will not occur on Vaishakh Amavasya

According to astrology, almanac and scientific calculations, there will be no solar eclipse on Vaishakh Amavasya on 17th April. Dr. Anish Vyas, Director and Astrologer of Pal Balaji Astrology Institute, Jaipur, Jodhpur. Also told that, there will be no shadow of eclipse on Vaishakh Amavasya. Therefore, you can take bath, worship and donate on Amavasya in the usual way. Today any rules related to eclipse or sutak will not be valid.

Shadow of Panchak on Vaishakh Amavasya

There is no solar eclipse on Vaishakh Amavasya, but today will be the last day of Panchak. In such a situation, the shadow of Panchak may fall on Vaishakh Amavasya. However, Panchak will end at around 1 pm and this too will not have any impact on the worship, fasting or charity etc. of Amavasya.

When will the solar eclipse occur?Surya Grahan 2026 Date)

There has been no confirmation of solar eclipse on Vaishakh Amavasya today. But the second eclipse of the year (Second Surya Grahan 2026) will take place on 12 August 2026. But this eclipse will not be visible in India and Sutak will not be valid.

Do this work on Vaishakh Amavasya

• Wake up early in the morning and take bath in holy river or pure water.
• After bathing, offer prayers to your ancestors.
• Donate food, clothes, water, sesame seeds etc. to the poor and needy.
• Worship the Peepal tree and light a mustard oil lamp.

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