When to donate bath for freedom from Pitra Dosh and happiness and prosperity? Know the exact date and auspicious time:

News India Live, Digital Desk: According to the Hindu calendar, on the last date of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month Chaitra Amavasya It is said. This Amavasya is very important from the religious point of view because the Hindu New Year (Nava Samvatsar) and Chaitra Navratri begins from its next day. This day is considered the best for the peace of ancestors, for offering prayers and for the removal of Kaalsarp Dosha.

Let us understand in detail what is the Panchang’s calculation regarding the date of Amavasya in the year 2026.

Chaitra Amavasya 2026: Date and Time

According to the Panchang, the calculation of Amavasya date is as follows:

Amavasya Tithi Start: 17 March 2026, Tuesday night 11:00 From o’clock.

Amavasya date ends: 18 March 2026, Wednesday night 08:34 Till … o’clock.

conclusion: According to the belief of Udayatithi, for bathing, charity and tarpan. 18 March 2026 (Wednesday) The day will be as per scriptures and auspicious.

Auspicious time for bathing, donation and worship

The following times are best for bathing in holy rivers and donations on March 18:

wee hours: From 04:52 to 05:40 in the morning (best for holy bath).

Abhijeet Muhurat: Since this day is Wednesday, it will be from 12:05 to 12:53 in the afternoon.

Tarpan/Pitru Puja Time: The time between 11:30 am to 2:30 pm is especially fruitful for offering prayers to ancestors.

Special religious significance of Chaitra Amavasya

Freedom from Pitra Dosh: On this day, by taking bath in holy rivers (like Ganga, Yamuna or Sangam) and offering Tarpan and Pind Daan to the ancestors, the ancestors of seven generations are pleased.

Prevention of Kaalsarp Dosha: For those who have Kaal Sarp Dosh in their horoscope, worshiping a pair of silver snakes and floating them in water on this day is considered to be a sure shot solution.

End of Vikram Samvat: Chaitra Amavasya will be the last day of Vikram Samvat 2082 (current Samvat), after which Samvat 2083 will start from March 19.

What to do on this day? (surefire solution)

Peepal Puja: On Amavasya day, light a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree and do 7 rounds. This calms Shani Dosh and Pitra Dosh.

Food donation: On this day, one should donate white sesame seeds, rice, milk or white clothes to the needy.

Deep donation: In the evening, light a lamp facing south, it illuminates the path of the ancestors.