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Phalguna Amavasya 2026: Date, muhurat timings, solar eclipse, rituals you should observe on this new moon day

Phalguna Amavasya, a significant new moon day for ancestral remembrance and purification, falls on February 17, 2026. This year's observance is amplified by coinciding with the first solar eclipse of 2026, an annular event. Devotees will engage in rituals like holy bathing, Pitru Tarpan, and charity, seeking spiritual renewal.