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Chaitra Amavasya 2026 Snan-Daan Subh Muhurat: In Sanatan Dharma, Amavasya is considered very special and sacred. There are 12 Amavasya dates in a year. Amavasya is a date dedicated to ancestors. Today is Amavasya of Chaitra month. It is also called Bhootadi Amavasya. It is believed that negative forces become very influential on this day. The tradition of bathing in holy rivers on Amavasya has been going on for centuries.

There is a religious belief that on the day of Chaitra Amavasya, bathing in other holy rivers including Ganga and then donating is beneficial. Since Amavasya Tithi is dedicated to the ancestors, tarpan and shraddha rituals are performed for the ancestors on this day. It is believed that by performing Tarpan and Shraddha rituals on this day, the ancestors are pleased and bestow blessings. There is prosperity in the house due to the blessings of ancestors. Let us know what is going to be the auspicious time for bathing and donating today?

Date of Chaitra Amavasya (Chaitra Amavasya 2026 Tithi)

According to the Panchag, the Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month started yesterday on Wednesday at 08.25 am. This date will end at 06:52 am today. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, today is the new moon day of Chaitra month and it is going to be auspicious to take bath and donate on this day itself.

Great auspicious time for bathing and donating on Amavasya (Chaitra Amavasya 2026 Snan-Daan Subh Muhurat)

Taking bath and donating in Brahma Muhurta on Amavasya day is considered very auspicious and more virtuous and fruitful. In such a situation, today the great auspicious time for bathing and donating is Brahma Muhurta.. Today wee hours- Starting at 05:42 am. This auspicious time of bathing and donation is going to last till 07:12 am today.

What to do auspicious on Chaitra Amavasya

On Amavasya day, wake up in the morning before sunrise and take bath. If you cannot go to the river, then mix some Ganga water in the bathing water at home. Offer water mixed with black sesame seeds in the name of ancestors. Donate food to the needy or a Brahmin. In the evening, light a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree. Worship Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi.