Margashirsha Amavasya
मार्गशीर्ष अमावस्या
Margashirsha Amavasya is the final new moon of 2026, falling in the blessed month where Lord Krishna declares in the Gita: 'Among months, I am Margashirsha'. It is revered for Gita recitation, Pitru Tarpan, and charity.
December 9, 2026
Wednesday
05:35 AM to 07:15 AM
Sacred river bath muhurta
December 08, 2026 at 06:15 AM
Commencement
December 09, 2026 at 04:55 AM
Conclusion
ॐ क्लीं कृष्णाय नमः। ॐ सर्वपितृभ्यो नमः स्वाहा॥
Oṁ klīṁ kṛṣṇāya namaḥ | Oṁ sarvapitṛbhyo namaḥ svāhā ||
Salutations to Lord Krishna, the supreme source of wisdom and joy. Salutations and oblations to all ancestral spirits.
Spiritual & Scriptural Significance
Chanting the Bhagavad Gita and offering sesame seeds in charity on this day dissolves chronic afflictions and fills the home with spiritual harmony and righteous prosperity.
Pauranic Katha & History
In the Mahabharata and Vishnu Purana, Lord Krishna extols Margashirsha as the embodiment of divine purity. Sages assembled at Naimisharanya on Margashirsha Amavasya to hear the Srimad Bhagavatam, discovering that sincere ancestor Tarpan and Gita study on this day frees the soul from cyclic illusions.
Step-by-Step Pitru Tarpan & Puja Vidhi
- 1Take an early morning bath and offer water to the Sun God.
- 2Recite the 7th or 15th Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita and meditate upon Lord Krishna.
- 3Perform Tarpan facing South with water, white flowers, and black sesame seeds.
- 4Feed stray cows and birds with warm cooked grain or wheat flour balls.
- 5Donate warm clothing, blankets, and food grains to the destitute.
Frequently Asked Questions: Margashirsha Amavasya
Why is Margashirsha month celebrated in the Bhagavad Gita?
In Gita Chapter 10, Verse 35, Lord Krishna declares 'Māsānāṁ mārgaśīrṣo'ham' ('Among all months, I am Margashirsha'), sanctifying this entire month as an expression of divine presence.
What specific rituals should be performed on Margashirsha Amavasya?
Reciting Chapter 15 (Purushottama Yoga) of the Gita, feeding cows, and offering sesame Tarpan to departed ancestors are the three foremost disciplines of this day.