Phalguna Amavasya – 17 March 2026 – Complete Details
Date: Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Lunar Month: Phalguna (South Indian Calendar)
Festival: Phalguna Amavasya
Observance Area: South India
Phalguna Amavasya marks the no-moon day of the Phalguna month, observed with deep devotion, ancestral worship, and purification rituals. In South India, this Amavasya is strongly associated with Pitru Tarpan, daan-punya, and spiritual cleansing.
Tithi Timings
- Amavasya Tithi Begins: (Exact timings can be provided if required)
- Amavasya Tithi Ends: (Exact timings can be provided if required)
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Significance
Phalguna Amavasya holds great importance because:
- It is ideal for Pitru Tarpan, helping bring peace to ancestral souls.
- It removes spiritual and karmic blockages.
- Charity and religious acts on this day bring long-lasting blessings.
- Devotees pray for:
- Family protection
- Prosperity
- Peace in home
- Dharmic progress
In many regions, it also marks the final preparation period before the beginning of the new lunar year.
Puja Vidhi (How to Perform the Rituals)
Early Morning Preparation
- Perform snana (holy bath), preferably in a river or with Ganga jal at home.
- Wear clean clothes and maintain a pure mind.
Shiva and Vishnu Worship
Devotees may perform:
- Abhishekam to Shiva Lingam
- Vishnu puja
- Offering flowers, incense, diya, and naivedya
Chanting:
- Om Namah Shivaya
- Vishnu Sahasranama
- Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Pitru Tarpan (Ancestor Ritual)
- Perform tarpan with water mixed with sesame seeds and darbha grass.
- Pray for peace to departed ancestors.
Charity (Daan)
Giving charity on this day is considered highly meritorious:
- Food
- Clothing
- Sesame seeds (til)
- Fruits
- Dakshina
Fasting Rules
Some devotees observe:
- Full-day fast (Nirjala / only water)
- Phalahar (fruits, milk)
- Simple satvik food
Fasting aims to purify the body and mind.
Benefits of Observing Phalguna Amavasya
- Blessings of ancestors
- Removal of planetary obstacles
- Increased peace and harmony
- Strengthens mental clarity
- Promotes spiritual upliftment
- Multiplies the fruits of charity
Simple Mantras
For Shiva
- Om Namah Shivaya
- Om Tryambakam Yajamahe
For Pitru Shanti
- Om Pitra Devaya Namah
Even 108 chants with devotion give spiritual benefit.
FAQ
Q1: Why is Phalguna Amavasya important in South India?
Because it is an auspicious day for Pitru Tarpan, daan, and anushthan that bring divine blessings and peace to ancestors.
Q2: Can women observe the rituals?
Yes, both men and women can perform the puja and fasting.
Q3: What is the most important ritual of this day?
Pitru Tarpan and Daan, performed after morning bath.
Q4: Is fasting compulsory?
Not mandatory, but beneficial for mind purification and spiritual merit.
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