According to the Hindu calendar, the new moon day of the month of Phalguna is called Phalguna Amavasya. This day is considered extremely important for bathing, charity, offering prayers to ancestors, and worshipping Lord Shiva. Fasting on Phalguna Amavasya brings happiness and prosperity to life and provides relief from ancestral curses.
Importance of Phalguna Amavasya
- By bathing in holy rivers on this day, sins are destroyed.
- By performing Pitru Tarpan and Shraddha, the ancestors become pleased and bless.
- Charity and good deeds remove poverty and bring happiness and peace in the family.
- Worshiping Lord Shiva and Vishnu brings prosperity in life.
Phalguna Amavasya Puja Vidhi
- Take a vow to observe the fast after bathing in the morning.
- Offer Arghya to the Sun God.
- Worship Lord Shiva and Vishnu.
- Perform Tarpan and Shraddha for the ancestors.
- Donate clothes, food and money to the needy.
- In the evening, donate lamps and sing bhajans and kirtans. Do it.
Phalguna Amavasya Vrat Katha
According to mythological belief, bathing, donating and offering prayers to ancestors on this day satisfies the souls of ancestors. Worshiping Lord Shiva and Vishnu removes all troubles and brings happiness and prosperity to the family. This day is also considered very auspicious for spiritual practice.Benefits of Phalguna Amavasya
- One gets relief from ancestral curse.
- Wealth, happiness and prosperity increase.
- Mental peace and spiritual progress are achieved.
- Difficulties of life end.
Upcoming Amavasya dates
- 19 November 2025, Wednesday Darsha Amavasya
- 20 November 2025, Thursday Margashirsha Amavasya
- 19 December 2025, Friday Pausha Amavasya
- 19 December 2025, Friday Darsha Amavasya
- 18 January 2026, Sunday Darsha Amavasya
- 18 January 2026, Sunday Magha Amavasya