Ashadha Amavasya 2026: Date, timings, rituals and significance

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Amavasya is one of the most significant days in Hindu religion. The day is considered highly auspicious to honor ancestors or forefathers. Amavasya that occurs in the month of Ashadha is known as Ashadha Amavasya. People offer their sincere prayers to their ancestors and seek their blessings. Ashadha Amavasya is going to be observed on June 14, 2026.

Ashadha Amavasya 2026 : Date and Time
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Amavasya Begins - July 13, 2026 - 06:49 PM
Amavasya Ends - July 14, 2026 - 03:12 PM

Ashadha Amavasya 2026: Significance
Amavasya holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. The day is dedicated to worship ancestors or forefathers. They offer their prayers by following various puja rituals and spiritual practices in order to release them from the cycle of birth and death. Because of their strong lunar impact, Amavasya days are considered powerful entry points to the spiritual realm and higher energies. Ashadha Amavasya is believed to be the time when ancestral energies are most accessible and active. This day is considered auspicious to take a holy bath in Ganga river and a large number of devotees visit various Ganga Ghats on this particular day. However, Amavasya is not believed to be a lucky day for significant events like Griha Pravesh, marriage, engagement, beginning a new company, or employment.