Phalguna Amavasya
फाल्गुन अमावस्या
Phalguna Amavasya concludes the Phalguna Krishna Paksha, serving as the final purifying transition before the arrival of Chaitra and the Hindu Nav Varsh. It is revered for Pitru Shradh and Shiva-Vishnu worship.
March 19, 2026
Thursday
05:00 AM to 06:45 AM
Sacred river bath muhurta
March 18, 2026 at 09:12 AM
Commencement
March 19, 2026 at 07:45 AM
Conclusion
ॐ नमो नारायणाय॥ ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्॥
Oṁ namo nārāyaṇāya || Oṁ tatpuruṣāya vidmahe mahādevāya dhīmahi tanno rudraḥ pracodayāt ||
Salutations to Lord Narayana. We meditate upon Mahadeva; may Lord Rudra guide and inspire our intellect.
Spiritual & Scriptural Significance
Worshipping Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu on this day dispels familial distress, financial blockages, and ancestral distress.
Pauranic Katha & History
The Skanda Purana details that when the Devas and Asuras prepared to churn the ocean of milk, Lord Narayana instructed them to offer peace to departed ancestors on Phalguna Amavasya to ensure stability. Observing this fast grants peace of mind and steady spiritual growth.
Step-by-Step Pitru Tarpan & Puja Vidhi
- 1Perform early morning holy bath and recite Surya Gayatri Mantra.
- 2Perform ancestor Tarpan with Kusha grass, water, and white flowers.
- 3Light a pure mustard oil lamp under a Peepal tree in the evening.
- 4Perform Shiva Linga Abhishek with raw milk and water.
- 5Donate food, umbrellas, or footwear to the underprivileged.
Frequently Asked Questions: Phalguna Amavasya
Why is Peepal tree worship performed on Phalguna Amavasya?
The Brahma Purana states that the Holy Trinity and ancestral spirits dwell in the Peepal tree on Amavasya; offering water and lighting a lamp under it brings peace and good fortune.
Is fasting mandatory on Phalguna Amavasya?
Fasting is voluntary; householders typically observe a fruit fast (Phalahar) until sunset after concluding Tarpan and charity.