To get rid of Pitra Dosh, chant these 108 names of Mother Ganga on Vaishakh Amavasya, know the auspicious time and rules:

Religion Desk, New Delhi: According to the Hindu calendar, the Amavasya date of Vaishakh month has special spiritual significance. On this day, offering offerings, donations and bathing to the ancestors not only provides relief from Pitra Dosh, but also removes financial and family obstacles in life. Worshiping Mother Ganga and chanting her 108 names on Vaishakh Amavasya in 2026 can provide relief from your troubles.

Simple rules for Pitru Tarpan on Vaishakh Amavasya

If you have been struggling with child problems, domestic troubles or lack of money for a long time, then definitely take these remedies on this day:

Ganga bath and mantra: If bathing in Ganga is not possible, then mix some Ganga water in bathing water at home and chant this mantra:

“Gange Cha Yamune Chaiva Godavari Saraswati. Narmada Sindhu Kaveri Jalesmin Sannidhi Kuru.”

Pitru Tarpan: After morning bath, mix black sesame seeds in water and offer Arghya to the ancestors while facing south.

Deep donation: Light a mustard oil lamp in the south direction of the house in the evening. This direction is considered to be of the ancestors.

Importance of water donation: Donating cool water to any pond, temple or needy in the heat of Vaishakh provides ultimate satisfaction to the ancestors.

108 names of Maa Ganga (Maa Ganga 108 Names)

Recite these names with devotion for the salvation of your ancestors and destruction of your own sins:

Om Gangayai Namah

Om Vishnupadasambhutaayai Namah

Om Harvallabhayai Namah

Om Himachalendratanayayi Namah

Om Girimandalgaminya Namah

Om Tarakaratijananyai Namah

Om Omkarrupinya Namah

Om Analayai Namah

Om kridakallolkarinya namah

Om Swargasopanasharanyaya Namah

Om Jahnuputryai Namah

Om Daridryahantryai Namah

Om Papahantryai Namah

Om Bhishma Matre Namah

Om अन्रनत्र्यविमोचिन्य नमः

Om Jahnavya Namah

Om Shubhayai Namah

Why is Vaishakh Amavasya special?

It is believed that Treta Yuga started in the month of Vaishakh. Donation and charity done on this day gives eternal results. Mother Ganga has been called ‘Papaharini’, chanting her names removes the darkness of ignorance and infuses new energy and peace in life.

Note: This year, morning is the best time to take bath on Vaishakh Amavasya. Donating Sattu, Matka, Fan and seasonal fruits in charity is considered especially fruitful.