Amavasya Vrat — ମହତ୍ତ୍ୱ
Amavasya Vrat is observed on the new moon day. It is dedicated to ancestors (Pitrus). Fasting and shraddha/tarpan are performed for the peace of departed souls.
Amavasya Vrat — ମହତ୍ତ୍ୱ
According to the Garuda Purana, Amavasya is favoured by the Pitrus. Offering tarpan and shraddha on this day is believed to satisfy ancestors and grant their blessings. Donating to the needy in their name is also meritorious.
Amavasya Vrat — ପୂଜା ବିଧି
- Observe a partial or full fast; bathe in a sacred river if possible.
- Perform tarpan (water offering) and shraddha for ancestors.
- Donate food, clothes, or money to Brahmins or the needy in ancestors' name.
- Chant Pitru mantras; offer black sesame and rice during tarpan.
Amavasya Vrat — ମନ୍ତ୍ର
ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः
oṃ pitṛbhyaḥ namaḥ
Salutations to the ancestors
Amavasya Vrat — ପାରମ୍ପରିକ ଖାଦ୍ୟ
- ●Sattvic meal after rituals
- ●No onion or garlic in some traditions
Amavasya Vrat — ଅନ୍ୟ ନାମ
Pan-India
Ancestor worship, tarpan
North India
Pitru tarpan, black sesame
Amavasya Vrat — କରିବା ଉଚିତ / କରିବା ଅନୁଚିତ
କରିବା ଉଚିତ
- ✓Perform tarpan and shraddha
- ✓Donate in ancestors' name
- ✓Observe fast
- ✓Respect elders
କରିବା ଅନୁଚିତ
- ✗Do not neglect ancestor rites
- ✗Avoid starting auspicious work in some beliefs
- ✗Do not disrespect the dead
Amavasya Vrat — FAQ
- Amavasya Vrat କଣ?
- Amavasya Vrat is observed on the new moon day.
- What are the Amavasya Vrat puja rituals?
- Observe a partial or full fast; bathe in a sacred river if possible.; Perform tarpan (water offering) and shraddha for ancestors.; Donate food, clothes, or money to Brahmins or the needy in ancestors' name.; Chant Pitru mantras; offer black sesame and rice during tarpan.
- What to eat on Amavasya Vrat?
- Sattvic meal after rituals, No onion or garlic in some traditions
- What should you do on Amavasya Vrat?
- Perform tarpan and shraddha; Donate in ancestors' name; Observe fast
- What should you avoid on Amavasya Vrat?
- Do not neglect ancestor rites; Avoid starting auspicious work in some beliefs; Do not disrespect the dead
- Amavasya Vrat ଦିନ କେଉଁ ଦେବତାଙ୍କୁ ପୂଜା କରାଯାଏ?
- Amavasya Vrat Pitrusଙ୍କୁ ଉତ୍ସର୍ଗ।
Upcoming Amavasya Vrat Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Amavasya Vrat is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Monday | 05:05 am | — |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Tuesday | 05:02 am | — |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Wednesday | 05:03 am | — |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Friday | 06:02 am | — |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Saturday | 05:49 am | — |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Monday | 06:35 am | — |
| Dec 8, 2026 | Tuesday | 06:24 am | — |
| Jan 7, 2027 | Thursday | 06:55 am | — |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Saturday | 06:52 am | — |
| Mar 8, 2027 | Monday | 06:24 am | — |
| Apr 6, 2027 | Tuesday | 05:23 am | — |
| May 6, 2027 | Thursday | 05:03 am | — |
| Jun 4, 2027 | Friday | 04:26 am | — |
| Jul 4, 2027 | Sunday | 05:17 am | — |
| Aug 2, 2027 | Monday | 05:18 am | — |