2026 Margashirsha Amavasya
08 Dec, 2026
Tuesday
2026 Margashirsha Amavasya on
(08-12-2026)
Muhurtas Details
Tithi Begin Time:
Krishna Paksha Amavasya: Dec 08 04:12 AM – Dec 09 06:21 AM
Tithi End Time:
Shukla Pratipada: Dec 09 06:21 AM – Dec 10 08:46 AM
Nakshatra, Muhurat (Start Time):
Anuradha Nakshatra: Dec 07 03:48 PM – Dec 08 06:16 PM
Nakshatra, Muhurat (End Time):
Jeystha Nakshatra: Dec 08 06:16 PM – Dec 09 09:00 PM
Significance of Margashirsha Amavasya (अगहन अमावस्या
Amavasya is the last day of Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha month. According to Sanatan Dharma, it is believed that, Margashirsha Amavasya is very auspicious for Hindus to perform Pitru Puja, which aims to liberate the souls of ancestors.
Religiously, people follow various rituals on this day, including fasting and praying to reduce the negative effects of Shani Dev. Lighting a diya under a Peepal tree is considered a powerful remedy, especially on the occasion of Amavasya Tithis.
When Will Margashirsha or Agahan Amavasya be held in 2026?
Margashirsha Amavasya is also Bhauma Amavasya and falls on the date of 2026, 08 December, Tuesday.