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Amavasya and solar eclipse will take place on 12th August, it is important to follow these rules
Samira Vishwas | August 11, 2026 7:24 PM CST

The last solar eclipse of the year is going to occur on August 12. Along with this, according to the Hindu calendar, the date of Amavasya is on 12th August. According to religious belief, Amavasya is a date when a person should remember his ancestors and also do charity. With this the solar eclipse will begin on 12th August. During this period, it is very important for a person to follow some special rules.

 

According to religious experts, the second and last solar eclipse of the year is going to occur on August 12. Apart from this, Amavasya date of Saavan month is also called Hariyali Amavasya. Now the question arises that what time will the solar eclipse start tomorrow? Also the question arises that what time will Amavasya start on 12th August? Apart from this, the question arises that what things should be taken special care of on this day.

 

 

time of solar eclipse

 

On August 12, the solar eclipse will start at 9:04 pm. After this, the solar eclipse will end at 1:27 pm. According to religious experts, Sutak period starts 12 hours before the solar eclipse. During this period, devotees should not do many auspicious works. However, the solar eclipse of 12th August will not be visible in India, hence Sutak period will not be observed on 12th August. Besides, the doors of temples will also not be closed. This clearly means that the solar eclipse of August 12 will not have any impact in India. The solar eclipse of August 12 will not be visible in India. This solar eclipse will be seen in Spain, Greenland, Portugal and Iceland.

 

What time will Amavasya start?

 

According to the Hindu calendar, Amavasya Tithi will start before sunrise on August 12. According to religious experts, this Amavasya will start at 1:52 pm on August 11, which will end at 11:06 pm on August 12.

 

 

 

Amavasya Tithi of the month of Sawan is a time when a person should not only worship and pray to Gods and Goddesses, but should also introspect and remember his ancestors. According to religious belief, people will get double the results of the work done on the new moon day of the month of Sawan.

 

What to do?

There is going to be a solar eclipse on 12th August but it will not affect India. There will be no ban on worship on 12th August.

 

1. This day is Amavasya, so wake up in the morning and take bath. After that, offer water towards the south while remembering your ancestors. Also remember your family ancestors by keeping their names in mind.

 

2. On this day, donate flour, rice, pulses and clothes to the needy in the name of ancestors, which will maintain peace in the family.

 

 

3. Special blessings of Lord Shiva are showered on the new moon day of the month of Sawan. For this reason devotees should worship Lord Shiva. After worshiping, chant 'Om Namah Shivay' 108 times.

 

4. Amavasya of the month of Sawan is also known as Hariyali Amavasya. Plants should be bought on this day.

 

5. Resolve to give up your bad habits on this day.

 

Note: This article is based on religious beliefs and calculations. We do not confirm this.


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