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Jyeshtha Amavasya 2026: In Sanatan Dharma, the dates of Amavasya and Purnima are considered very special and sacred. Both these dates fall in every month. Amavasya falls in the Krishna Paksha of the month and Purnima falls in the Shukla Paksha. Amavasya of every month has great importance. The date of Amavasya has been dedicated to the ancestors. There is a tradition of bathing in holy rivers on the day of Amavasya.

Amavasya falling in Jyeshtha month is called Jyeshtha Amavasya. On this day, along with bathing in holy rivers and donations, tarpan and shraddha are also performed for the ancestors. It is believed that by doing this the ancestors are pleased and give blessings. However, this year there is confusion in the minds of people regarding the date of Jyeshtha Amavasya whether it will be celebrated on 15th May or 16th. In such a situation, let us know the exact date of Jyeshtha Amavasya. Also know the time of bathing and donation.

When is Jyeshtha Amavasya? (When is Jyeshtha Amavasya 2026?

• According to Drik Panchang, Jyeshtha Amavasya Tithi will start at 05:11 am on 16th May.
• This date will end at 01:30 midnight on 16th and 17th May.

In such a situation, according to Udayatithi, Jyeshtha Amavasya will be celebrated on 16 May 2026. Amavasya fast will also be observed on this day

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Jyeshtha Amavasya 2026 Snan-Daan Time

This year, on the day of Jyeshtha Amavasya, the auspicious time to take bath in the holy river will start at 08.55 am. This auspicious time of bathing and donation is going to last till 10.40 in the morning. Charity can also be done during this time.

Importance of Jyeshtha Amavasya (Jyeshtha Amavasya Significance)

Jyeshtha Amavasya comes once a year. The importance of this day is also considered greater because the birth anniversary of Shani Dev is celebrated on this day. This day is considered an auspicious occasion to get freedom from the effects of Shani Dev's Sadesati and Dhaiya. Not only this, married women also observe Vat Savitri fast on Jyeshtha Amavasya for the long life of their husband and happy married life.

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.

Varun Kumar

Varun Kumar has been a part of the journalism world for the last five years. In the year 2021, he completed his studies in Mass Communication from Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication. After this, he started journalism with Prabhasakshi News website and then became a part of ABP News. Now working with the Dharma team of TV9 Digital.

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