Date: Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Tithi: Amavasya (New Moon)
Month: Phalguna Amavasya (North Indian calendar) / Magha Amavasya (Amanta calendar)
Day: Wednesday
Significance: A powerful day for Pitru Puja, Tarpan, Charity, and Sankalp for New Beginnings.

🌺 Significance of Phalguna Amavasya

Phalguna Amavasya is highly auspicious for:

✅ Performing Pitru Tarpan to receive blessings from ancestors
✅ Removing ancestral doshas (Pitru Dosha)
✅ Cleansing the aura and eliminating negative energies
✅ Starting new ventures, spiritual practices, or home rituals

This Amavasya is also widely observed for:

• Ganga Snan
• Deep Daan
• Navagraha Shanti rituals
• Strengthening Saturn (Shani) and Moon energies

🕯️ Rituals & Puja Vidhi – 18 Feb 2026

1. Early Morning Snan

• Take a ritual bath ideally during Brahma Muhurta.
• If possible, perform a holy river bath (Ganga/Yamuna).

2. Pitru Tarpan & Shradh

• Offer water, sesame seeds, and prayers to forefathers.
• Pray for family peace and liberation of ancestors.

3. Amavasya Puja

• Light diya with sesame oil.
• Offer black sesame, rice, incense, and flowers.
• Chant:
  • “Om Somaya Namah” (Moon mantra)
  • “Om Pitrye Namah” for ancestors

4. Deep Daan

• Offering a sesame oil diya near a Peepal tree is highly meritorious.

5. Charity (Daan)

Donate food, clothes, or grains to Brahmins, cows, or needy people.

🕕 Phalguna Amavasya Tithi Timing

• Begins: 18 February 2026 – 10:05 AM
• Ends: 19 February 2026 – 06:25 AM

Amavasya rituals should be done after Amavasya begins and preferably before sunset.

🌟 Benefits of Phalguna Amavasya

• Removes negative planetary influences
• Strengthens mental calmness and emotional stability
• Grants peace to ancestors
• Brings prosperity and protection
• Ideal for spiritual detox and meditation

❓ FAQ – Phalguna Amavasya (18 Feb 2026)

1. When is Phalguna Amavasya in 2026?

On Wednesday, 18 February 2026.

2. What is the main significance of Amavasya?

It is ideal for Pitru Tarpan, ancestral rituals, and starting spiritual practices.

3. Can I start new work on Amavasya?

Yes—Phalguna Amavasya is considered good for new beginnings.

4. What should be avoided?

Avoid traveling at night, negative thoughts, or major disputes.

5. Which mantra is best for Amavasya?

“Om Somaya Namah” for mind–moon balance
and
“Om Pitrye Namah” for ancestral blessings.