Amavasya April 2026: Vaishakh Patrika is considered to be an extremely important date according to the Hindu calendar, which is special for the peace of ancestors and religious rituals. In the year 2026, it will start from the night of 16th April and will remain effective till the evening of 17th April 2026. For this reason, today i.e. on 17th April, bathing, donation and tarpan is being done. Shatrughan date of birth is not based only on calendar but also on Udaya date, hence most of the religious works will be read on 17th April only. These religious activities on this day are considered to give special results. According to astrology and calendar, today’s main auspicious times are as follows.
Amavasya date 2026 (Amavasya time 2026)
Brahmacharya – 04:25 am to 05:09 am
Morning Evening – 04:47 AM to 05:54 AM
Abhijit Pujari – 11:55 AM to 12:47 PM
Vijay Utsav – 02:30 PM to 03:22 PM
Twilight Festival – 06:47 PM to 07:09 PM
Evening Sandhya – 06:48 PM to 07:54 PM
Amrit Kaal – 09:50 AM to 11:18 AM
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga – Complete Day
Religious Importance: Why is Vaishakh Rasayan special?
The month of Vaishakh itself is considered extremely sacred from the religious point of view, its vegetation has been said to be a special day for performing ancestral rituals. The principle is that offerings and donations made these days go directly to the ancestors. On this day, people take bath in Ganga or any holy river, after which they perform rituals like Pind Daan, Tarpan and Ghar. By doing this, happiness, peace and prosperity remains in the family.
Worship methods and traditions
Today, taking bath early in the morning is considered to be the first rule. After this, Arghya is offered to the Sun in clean clothes. Then tarpan is done in the name of ancestors, in which water, sesame and kush are used. After this, donating food, clothes or money is considered extremely virtuous. Many people also keep fast on this day. Perform sanctuary meditation and chanting mantras.
what not to do today
It is advised to avoid starting a new job, auspicious program or big investment on this day. Also, one should stay away from anger, disputes and negative thoughts.
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This time, along with Vaishakh astrology, the effect of Panchak period has also been explained, which is considered a time of special caution in astrology. During this time, it is advised to avoid some jobs, because some of the jobs mentioned in Panchak have inauspicious effects.
This work should not be done especially during Panchak. One should not start big work related to wood or jalebi. No new work on roofing, construction or documentation of the house. Avoid buying and selling beds, furniture or heavy items. According to religious principles, special precautions are also taken by workers involved in funeral rites.
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