Vaishakh Amavasya Fast

According to the Hindu calendar, the new moon day of the month of Vaishakha is called Vaishakha Amavasya. This day is considered highly auspicious for bathing, donating, offering prayers to ancestors, and worshipping Lord Vishnu and Shiva. Donations and worship done on this day yield manifold benefits.

Importance of Vaishakh Amavasya

Bath in the Ganges or holy rivers destroys the sins of many births.
Ancestors are pleased with Pitru Tarpan and Shraddha and bless them.
Donating increases virtue and removes poverty.
Worship of Lord Shiva and Vishnu removes all troubles.

Vaisakh Amavasya Puja Vidhi

Take a vow to observe the fast after bathing in the morning.
Offer water to the Sun God.
Worship Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu as per the rituals.
Perform Tarpan and Shraddha for the ancestors.
Donate clothes, food and money to the needy.
Donate lamps in the evening.

Vaisakh Amavasya Vrat Katha

According to mythological belief, bathing, donating, and offering prayers to ancestors on the day of Vaishakh Amavasya yields everlasting benefits. It is said that on this day one receives the special blessings of Lord Vishnu and Shiva, and happiness and prosperity come to the family.

Benefits of Vaishakh Amavasya

One gets relief from ancestral curse.
Wealth, happiness, and prosperity increase.
Mental peace and spiritual progress are achieved.
Problems in life are removed.

Upcoming Vaishakha Amavasya Dates

17 April 2026, Friday

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