The Economic Times

Chaitra Amavasya 2026: Check date, timings, puja rituals, significance and important traditions to follow

Chaitra Amavasya, observed on March 18-19, 2026, is a sacred Hindu day for spiritual practices and honoring ancestors. Devotees perform holy baths, donations, and specific rituals like feeding animals and lighting diyas to seek blessings, remove negativity, and promote ancestral peace. Charitable acts, especially donating jaggery, sesame seeds, clothes, money, and grains, are highly encouraged for prosperity and good fortune.