By doing these remedies on Vaishakh Amavasya, one gets freedom from Pitradosh, know its religious significance.

In Hindu religion, Amavasya Tithi of Vaishakh month has special significance. This date is considered especially auspicious for offerings to the ancestors, charity and bathing in the Ganga. This date is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. According to religious beliefs, bathing in holy rivers, charity and worship on this day brings happiness and prosperity in life. Also, on this day, one gets freedom from Pitru Doshas. Let us know this year. When is the Amavasya of Vaishakh month and the importance of charity.

Vaishakh Amavasya date 2026

According to the Hindu calendar, this year Amavasya Tithi will start on April 16 at 08:11 PM and will end on April 17 at 5:21 PM. According to Udaya Tithi, Amavasya Tithi will be celebrated on April 17, 2026.

Auspicious time for donation and bath

The auspicious time for donation and bathing on Vaishakh Amavasya is of Brahma Muhurta from 04:25 am to 05:09 am. Apart from this, it will be on Abhijeet Muhurta i.e. from 11:55 am to 12:47 pm.

Importance of Vaishakh Amavasya

In Hindu religion, the Amavasya date of Vaishakh month is considered very special for the peace and salvation of the souls of the ancestors. According to religious beliefs, offerings and donations made on this day eliminate the evils related to ancestors. Donation made on Vaishakh Amavasya gives manifold results. By worshiping on this day, one attains virtue.

Remedies on Vaishakh Amavasya

• The day of Vaishakh Amavasya is considered very important from the religious point of view. It is believed that the worship, charity and work done especially for the ancestors on this day gives manifold results. It is also mentioned in Skanda Purana that by taking bath, charity and offering to the ancestors on this day, one gets the blessings of the ancestors.
• It is considered very auspicious to take bath in Ganga, Yamuna or any holy river or lake on the day of Vaishakh Amavasya. Doing so destroys the sins of the person and gives peace to the souls of the ancestors.
• On Vaishakh Amavasya, one should offer sesame seeds, water, milk and flowers for the peace of the ancestors’ souls.
• It is considered very auspicious to feed roti, jaggery and green fodder to the cow on the day of Vaishakh Amavasya. It is considered a simple and effective way to satisfy the ancestors, which gives satisfaction to the ancestors’ souls.
• Providing food to the poor, Brahmins and needy people on Vaishakh Amavasya is considered extremely virtuous.
• The ancestors reside in the Peepal tree. Therefore, on the day of Vaishakh Amavasya, it is very auspicious to offer water to the Peepal tree, light a lamp and circumambulate it. This makes the ancestors happy.
• Sesame seeds are considered to be especially related to the ancestors. Donating sesame seeds and offering water mixed with sesame seeds on this day is very dear to the ancestors.