Amavasya 2026

Mauni Amavasya — observed in silence (mauna). Most powerful day for Magh Snan at Prayag (Triveni Sangam).

Pre-Holi cleansing day. Tarpana for ancestors before the new lunar year begins.

Closes the prior Vikram Samvat year. Final tarpana before the new year begins on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.

A powerful Pitru tarpana day, especially observed in coastal Andhra and Tamil Nadu.

Vat Savitri Amavasya — North-Indian married women observe Vat Savitri vrat on this Amavasya (alternative to the Purnima version).

Halaharini Amavasya — beginning of plough preparations for kharif sowing.

Hariyali Amavasya in some regions — green-tree planting day, before Hariyali Teej.

Mahalaya Amavasya — closes Pitru Paksha (the 16-day ancestor offering window). The most important tarpana day of the year.

Generally not a major observance day; falls between Sharad Navratri and Karva Chauth in most years.

Diwali / Lakshmi Puja — the year's biggest pan-India festival.

A quieter month-end Amavasya, observed for ancestor offerings.