The Economic Times

Vaishakha Amavasya 2026 on April 17: Significance, timings, rituals, dos and donts to follow

Vaishakha Amavasya in April 2026 is a significant day for honoring ancestors through prayers and rituals. Devotees are advised to avoid auspicious ceremonies and new purchases, focusing instead on charitable acts like feeding animals and offering to Brahmins. Performing specific rituals is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth.