Amavasya July 2026 Date

Amavasya

Amavasya is the moonless night that Hindu tradition reserves for the dead. Significance, story and puja vidhi of Amavasya.

How Amavasya is kept

1. Bathe early, in a river if you can, or with a few drops of Ganga jal in the water.
2. Those whose father has passed away offer tarpan with water and black sesame, calling each ancestor by name.
3. Feed crows, a cow or a dog before the family meal, and give food, clothes or grain to someone in need.
4. Offer water or milk to a Shivalinga and light a ghee or sesame oil lamp at the altar in the evening.
5. A Monday Amavasya is Somvati Amavasya and a Saturday one Shani Amavasya, both sought out for ritual baths.

Full puja vidhi, samagri and story on the Amavasya page

Amavasya Dates in July 2026

• 14 Jul 2026Tuesday