📅 Festival Details at a Glance
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival Name | Darsha Amavasya |
| Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Day | Thursday |
| Hindu Month | Bhadrapada |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha |
| Tithi | Amavasya |
| Deity | Pitru Devata, Lord Vishnu |
| Observed By | Hindus across India |
| Purpose | Pitru Shanti & new karmic cycle |
🌙 What is Darsha Amavasya?
Darsha Amavasya is the Amavasya (new moon day) that marks the completion of a lunar month and the beginning of the next Shukla Paksha.
The word:
- Darsha = sight or appearance (of the new moon cycle)
This Amavasya is considered extremely significant for:
- Pitru Tarpan
- Shraddha rituals
- Ending negative karmic cycles
It is one of the most spiritually potent Amavasya days in the Hindu calendar.
🕉️ Religious & Spiritual Significance
According to scriptures:
- On Darsha Amavasya, Pitru Devatas visit the earthly plane
- Offerings made on this day directly reach ancestors
- It is ideal for repentance, donation, and inner purification
This day is also important for:
- Farmers (new lunar agricultural cycle)
- Spiritual seekers (reset of intentions)
🛕 Darsha Amavasya Puja Vidhi
🪔 Morning Rituals
- Wake up before sunrise and take a holy bath.
- Wear clean, simple clothes.
- Observe silence or restraint (maun) if possible.
- Take a vow (sankalp) for pitru shanti.
💧 Pitru Tarpan Procedure
- Face south direction.
- Offer water mixed with black sesame seeds and kusha grass.
- Chant pitru mantras or ancestors’ names.
- Offer food (anna daan) to Brahmins or needy people.
🍽️ Vrat Rules & Food Guidelines
- Many observe Amavasya vrat
- Avoid salt, onion, garlic, alcohol
- Consume simple satvik food after rituals
- Donation is more important than fasting
🌼 Charitable Acts on Darsha Amavasya
Highly auspicious donations include:
- Food grains
- Black sesame
- Clothes
- Cow donation (or feeding cows)
- Feeding poor and animals
Such acts bring ancestral blessings and relief from obstacles.
🧘 Spiritual Benefits of Observing Darsha Amavasya
- Peace to departed ancestors
- Removal of Pitru Dosha
- Mental clarity and emotional balance
- Closure of past karmic burdens
- Beginning of a positive lunar cycle
🌍 Darsha Amavasya During Pitru Paksha
In Bhadrapada month, Darsha Amavasya often coincides with:
- Mahalaya Paksha
- Sarva Pitru rituals
This makes it even more powerful for ancestral worship.
❓ Short FAQ – Darsha Amavasya
Q1. When is Darsha Amavasya in 2026?
It will be observed on 10 September 2026 (Thursday).
Q2. Is Darsha Amavasya important for Pitru Tarpan?
Yes, it is one of the most powerful Amavasya days for ancestral rituals.
Q3. Can normal household puja be done?
Yes, simple Vishnu or Pitru worship is recommended.
Q4. Is fasting mandatory?
No, charity and sincere prayers are more important.
Q5. What should be avoided on Darsha Amavasya?
Avoid tamasic food, negative speech, and conflicts.
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