{"id":29060,"date":"2025-12-20T15:21:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T09:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/?p=29060"},"modified":"2026-04-06T19:45:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T14:15:47","slug":"amavasya-dates-2026-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/amavasya-dates-2026-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"Amavasya 2026: Dates, Sacred Tithi Timings &#038; Ultimate Pitri Tarpan Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\n      \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n        \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/amavasya-dates-2026-calendar\/\"\n      },\n      \"headline\": \"Amavasya 2026: Dates, Tithi Timings & Pitri Tarpan Guide\",\n      \"description\": \"Complete calendar for Amavasya 2026 including Adhik Maas, Mauni Amavasya, and Mahalaya Amavasya Tithi timings. 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The most significant Amavasyas include <strong>Mauni Amavasya (January 18)<\/strong>, <strong>Mahalaya Amavasya (October 10)<\/strong>, and <strong>Kartika Amavasya (November 8 \u2013 Diwali)<\/strong>. Below is the complete list with start and end Tithi timings based on IST.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f1f8e9; border: 1px solid #c5e1a5; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem;\"><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Important Disclaimer:<\/strong> The dates and timings below are based on New Delhi, India (IST). Amavasya Tithi timings may vary slightly based on your location. Please check your local Panchang for the most accurate Muhurat for rituals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<table  class=\" table table-hover\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.9em; background: white; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<thead style=\"background: #333; color: white;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Month<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Date<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Special Amavasya<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">January<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">Jan 18<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>Mauni Amavasya<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">May<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">May 16<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>Shani Jayanti<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">June<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">Jun 15<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>Adhik Maas Amavasya<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">October<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">Oct 10<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>Mahalaya Amavasya<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">November<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">Nov 08<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\"><strong>Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; margin-top: 30px;\">What is Amavasya?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Amavasya (No Moon Day)<\/strong> is considered the most powerful day in the Hindu calendar for offering prayers to ancestors (<em>Pitri Tarpan<\/em>) and removing negative energies. It marks the beginning of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase).<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; border: 1px solid #eee; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #888; font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">Jump to Month<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#jan\">JAN<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#feb\">FEB<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#mar\">MAR<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#apr\">APR<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f3e5f5; color: #6a1b9a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #e1bee7;\" href=\"#may\">MAY<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f3e5f5; color: #6a1b9a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #e1bee7;\" href=\"#jun\">JUN*<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#jul\">JUL<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#aug\">AUG<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#sep\">SEP<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#oct\">OCT<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#nov\">NOV<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" href=\"#dec\">DEC<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"jan\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4568dc, #b06ab3); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">January 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"min-width: 60px; height: 60px; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: #333; line-height: 1;\">18<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase;\">SUN<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow: 1;\">\n<p><span style=\"background: #eceff1; color: #455a64; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px;\">AMAVASYA<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #2c3e50; margin: 5px 0;\">\ud83c\udf11 <strong><a style=\"color: #2c3e50; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/mauni-amavasya-2026\/\">Mauni Amavasya<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; background: #f5f5f5; padding: 8px; border-radius: 6px;\"><strong>Starts:<\/strong> Jan 17, 04:39 AM<br \/>\n<strong>Ends:<\/strong> Jan 18, 06:27 AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"feb\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4568dc, #b06ab3); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">February 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"min-width: 60px; height: 60px; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: #333; line-height: 1;\">17<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase;\">TUE<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow: 1;\">\n<p><span style=\"background: #eceff1; color: #455a64; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px;\">AMAVASYA<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #2c3e50; margin: 5px 0;\">\ud83c\udf11 Phalguna Amavasya<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; background: #f5f5f5; padding: 8px; border-radius: 6px;\"><strong>Starts:<\/strong> Feb 16, 06:33 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Ends:<\/strong> Feb 17, 08:31 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mar\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff416c, #ff4b2b); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">March 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"min-width: 60px; height: 60px; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: #333; line-height: 1;\">18<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase;\">WED<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow: 1;\">\n<p><span style=\"background: #eceff1; color: #455a64; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px;\">AMAVASYA<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #2c3e50; margin: 5px 0;\">\ud83c\udf11 Chaitra Amavasya<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; background: #f5f5f5; padding: 8px; border-radius: 6px;\"><strong>Starts:<\/strong> Mar 18, 09:37 AM<br \/>\n<strong>Ends:<\/strong> Mar 19, 11:32 AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"apr\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9966, #ff5e62); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">April 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"min-width: 60px; height: 60px; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: #333; line-height: 1;\">17<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase;\">FRI<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow: 1;\">\n<p><span style=\"background: #eceff1; color: #455a64; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px;\">AMAVASYA<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #2c3e50; margin: 5px 0;\">\ud83c\udf11 Vaishakha Amavasya<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; background: #f5f5f5; padding: 8px; border-radius: 6px;\"><strong>Starts:<\/strong> Apr 17, 01:22 AM<br \/>\n<strong>Ends:<\/strong> Apr 18, 02:59 AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"may\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8e2de2, #4a00e0); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">May 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"min-width: 60px; height: 60px; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: #333; line-height: 1;\">16<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase;\">SAT<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow: 1;\">\n<p><span style=\"background: #eceff1; color: #455a64; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px;\">AMAVASYA<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #2c3e50; margin: 5px 0;\">\ud83c\udf11 <a style=\"color: #2c3e50; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shani-jayanti-2026-date-puja-vidhi-significance\/\">Jyeshtha Amavasya \/ Shani Jayanti<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; background: #f5f5f5; padding: 8px; border-radius: 6px;\"><strong>Starts:<\/strong> May 16, 05:15 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Ends:<\/strong> May 17, 06:17 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"jun\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8e2de2, #4a00e0); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">June 2026 (Adhik Maas)<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; background-color: #f3e5f5;\">\n<div style=\"min-width: 60px; height: 60px; background: #fff; border: 2px solid #7b1fa2; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: #7b1fa2; line-height: 1;\">15<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; color: #7b1fa2; text-transform: uppercase;\">MON<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow: 1;\">\n<p><span style=\"background: #e1bee7; color: #7b1fa2; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px;\">ADHIK AMAVASYA<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #4a148c; margin: 5px 0;\">\ud83c\udf11 Adhik Jyeshtha Amavasya<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; background: #fff; padding: 8px; border-radius: 6px; border: 1px solid #e1bee7;\"><strong>Starts:<\/strong> Jun 15, 08:37 AM<br \/>\n<strong>Ends:<\/strong> Jun 16, 08:52 AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"jul\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #11998e, #38ef7d); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">July 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"min-width: 60px; height: 60px; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: #333; line-height: 1;\">14<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase;\">TUE<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow: 1;\">\n<p><span style=\"background: #eceff1; color: #455a64; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px;\">AMAVASYA<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #2c3e50; margin: 5px 0;\">\ud83c\udf11 Ashadha Amavasya<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; background: #f5f5f5; padding: 8px; border-radius: 6px;\"><strong>Starts:<\/strong> Jul 14, 10:52 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Ends:<\/strong> Jul 15, 10:56 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"aug\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #11998e, #38ef7d); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">August 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"min-width: 60px; height: 60px; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: #333; line-height: 1;\">12<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase;\">WED<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow: 1;\">\n<p><span style=\"background: #eceff1; color: #455a64; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px;\">AMAVASYA<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #2c3e50; margin: 5px 0;\">\ud83c\udf11 Shravana (Hariyali) Amavasya<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; background: #f5f5f5; padding: 8px; border-radius: 6px;\"><strong>Starts:<\/strong> Aug 12, 11:42 AM<br \/>\n<strong>Ends:<\/strong> Aug 13, 11:32 AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"sep\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cb2d3e, #ef473a); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">September 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"min-width: 60px; height: 60px; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: #333; line-height: 1;\">11<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase;\">FRI<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow: 1;\">\n<p><span style=\"background: #eceff1; color: #455a64; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px;\">AMAVASYA<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #2c3e50; margin: 5px 0;\">\ud83c\udf11 Bhadrapada Amavasya<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; background: #f5f5f5; padding: 8px; border-radius: 6px;\"><strong>Starts:<\/strong> Sep 10, 11:03 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Ends:<\/strong> Sep 11, 10:42 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"oct\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cb2d3e, #ef473a); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">October 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; background-color: #fff3e0;\">\n<div style=\"min-width: 60px; height: 60px; background: #ffe0b2; border: 1px solid #ffb74d; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: #e65100; line-height: 1;\">10<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; color: #e65100; text-transform: uppercase;\">SAT<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow: 1;\">\n<p><span style=\"background: #eceff1; color: #455a64; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px;\">MAHALAYA<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #e65100; margin: 5px 0;\">\ud83c\udf11 <a style=\"color: #e65100; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/mahalaya-amavasya-2026-date-muhurat-tarpan-vidhi\/\">Mahalaya Amavasya<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; background: #fff; padding: 8px; border-radius: 6px;\"><strong>Starts:<\/strong> Oct 10, 09:07 AM<br \/>\n<strong>Ends:<\/strong> Oct 11, 08:35 AM <small><em>(End of Pitru Paksha)<\/em><\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"nov\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cb2d3e, #ef473a); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">November 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; background-color: #ffebee;\">\n<div style=\"min-width: 60px; height: 60px; background: #ffcdd2; border: 1px solid #ef5350; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: #c62828; line-height: 1;\">08<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; color: #c62828; text-transform: uppercase;\">SUN<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow: 1;\">\n<p><span style=\"background: #eceff1; color: #455a64; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px;\">DIWALI<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #c62828; margin: 5px 0;\">\ud83e\ude94 <a style=\"color: #c62828; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/diwali-2026-date-lakshmi-puja-muhurat-vidhi\/\">Kartika Amavasya (Lakshmi Puja)<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; background: #fff; padding: 8px; border-radius: 6px;\"><strong>Starts:<\/strong> Nov 08, 06:18 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Ends:<\/strong> Nov 09, 05:40 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"dec\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4568dc, #b06ab3); padding: 15px; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">December 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<div style=\"min-width: 60px; height: 60px; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: #333; line-height: 1;\">08<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase;\">TUE<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-grow: 1;\">\n<p><span style=\"background: #eceff1; color: #455a64; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px;\">AMAVASYA<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #2c3e50; margin: 5px 0;\">\ud83c\udf11 Margashirsha Amavasya<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; background: #f5f5f5; padding: 8px; border-radius: 6px;\"><strong>Starts:<\/strong> Dec 08, 03:22 AM<br \/>\n<strong>Ends:<\/strong> Dec 09, 02:40 AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ff6600; margin-top: 40px;\">Why is Amavasya Significant?<\/h2>\n<p>In Hindu culture, <strong>Amavasya<\/strong> (New Moon) is dedicated to ancestors. It is believed that on this day, the forefathers come down to the earth realm. Offering <strong>Tila (Sesame)<\/strong> and water to them (Tarpan) brings peace to their souls and removes <em>Pitri Dosha<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #333;\">Important Rituals:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pitri Tarpan:<\/strong> Offering water and black sesame seeds to ancestors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fasting:<\/strong> Many devotees observe a fast to reduce negativity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Donation (Daan):<\/strong> Feeding Brahmins or the poor is considered highly auspicious.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #e3f2fd; border: 2px dashed #2196f3; padding: 25px; text-align: center; border-radius: 8px; margin: 40px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #0d47a1;\">Need Help with Ancestor Puja?<\/h3>\n<p>SmartPuja offers experienced Pandits for Tila Homa, Pitri Tarpan, and Shradh Pujas in 30+ cities.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"background-color: #2196f3; color: white; padding: 12px 25px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: bold; display: inline-block; margin-top: 10px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/shradh-puja\">Book Pandit Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ff6600; margin-top: 40px;\">\ud83c\udf11 Amavasya 2026 Fasting Rules<\/h2>\n<p>To get the maximum spiritual benefit during <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amavasya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amavasya<\/a> 2026, follow these guidelines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid:<\/strong> Non-vegetarian food, alcohol, and onion\/garlic (Tamasic food).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do:<\/strong> Light a sesame oil lamp in the evening to guide ancestors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chant:<\/strong> Reciting the <em>Mahamrityunjaya Mantra<\/em> is highly beneficial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the next Amavasya? 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