2026 Margashirsha Amavasya
08 Dec, 2026
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2026 Margashirsha Amavasya on
(08-12-2026)
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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.
Frequent Asked Questions(FAQs)
The Amavasya Vrat, is primarily observed to seek peace for one's ancestors and forefathers, to attain liberation from Pitra Dosha called ancestral afflictions, and to invite happiness and prosperity into one's life. This day is considered highly auspicious for acts of charity, ritual bathing, and the worship of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, all of which help in removing obstacles from one's life. Furthermore, these fast holds significance for cultivating self-restraint, mental tranquility, and emotional balance.
It is believed that on this day, ancestors descend to Earth; pleased by acts of charity and ritual offerings, they bestow blessings of happiness, prosperity, and good health upon their descendants, thereby alleviating “Pitru Dosha” and ensuring peace and harmony within the home.
In Hinduism, worshipping ancestors, offering prayers, and performing charity on the new moon day holds special significance. This day is considered highly auspicious for attaining freedom from sins and removing ancestral curses.
Amavasya is regarded as an inauspicious day, or one charged with negative energy, because on this night, the Moon is completely invisible. This absence of the Moon is associated with mental instability, and it is believed that negative forces such as ghosts and spirits become active during this time; consequently, the day of Amavasya is often chosen for performing acts of magic, sorcery, and rituals. Furthermore, from an astrological perspective, Amavasya is not considered a favourable day because it marks the specific alignment when the Sun and the Moon are positioned together.
Essentially, in the horoscopes of individuals born on the day of Amavasya (New Moon), the Sun and the Moon are positioned in the same house a configuration referred to in astrology as “Amavasya Dosha”. Such individuals may be highly sensitive, deeply imaginative, and spiritual by nature; however, from an astrological perspective, those born on Amavasya may have to contend with challenges in life such as emotional instability, conflict, and financial loss.
There is 12 Amavasya occur in a year.
Mauni Amavasya, which falls during the month of Magha, is considered the most powerful. This day is regarded as highly auspicious for acts of charity, religious observances, bathing in the Ganges, and worshipping Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
Mauni Amavasya falls in Magha month, Amavasya falls on Monday called Somvati Amavasya, Hariyali Amavasya falls on Shavan month, Sarvapitru Amavasya falls in Ashwina month.
On the day of Amavasya, a mustard oil lamp should be placed at the main entrance of the house, as it destroys negative energy within the home.