New Delhi, February 5, 2026
Phalguna Amavasya: A Sacred Day for Ancestor Worship
According to renowned astrologer Pandit Ajay Kaushik, Phalguna Amavasya is considered one of the most sacred days in Hindu tradition for honoring ancestors (Pitru Dev). Observing rituals such as tarpan, pind daan, charity, and worship on this day brings ancestral blessings, spiritual peace, and prosperity to the family.
It is believed that sincere rituals performed on Phalguna Amavasya not only remove Pitru Dosha from the horoscope but also ensure the spiritual upliftment of up to seven generations.
📅 Phalguna Amavasya 2026: Date & Auspicious Timings
As per the Hindu Panchang:
Amavasya begins: February 16, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Amavasya ends: February 17, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Main rituals (snan, daan, tarpan): February 17, 2026
⏰ Auspicious Muhurats
Brahma Muhurat: 5:35 AM – 6:25 AM
Abhijit Muhurat: 12:37 PM – 1:23 PM
Rituals performed during these periods are believed to bring special blessings from ancestors.
🕉️ Tarpan and Pind Daan: Most Powerful Remedies
On Phalguna Amavasya, tarpan and pind daan are considered the most effective ways to please ancestors.
Perform tarpan near the Ganga or any sacred river
Use water mixed with black sesame seeds, barley, and kusha grass
Chant ancestors’ names while offering water with devotion
These rituals are believed to bring peace, prosperity, and harmony into the family.
🌳 Worship of the Peepal Tree
The Peepal tree is believed to house Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh, and the ancestors.
Offer water at the roots of the Peepal tree on Amavasya
Light a mustard oil or ghee lamp in the evening
This ritual is said to bring ancestral blessings for seven generations, ensuring good fortune and positive energy in the household.
🐄 Cow Service & Feeding Living Beings
In Sanatan tradition, Gau Seva and Panchbali Karma hold special importance:
Feed cows, crows, and animals before eating
Offer green fodder to cows
Such acts of compassion please ancestors and increase wealth, peace, and spiritual merit.
🎁 Charity and Donations on Phalguna Amavasya
Charity performed on this day is considered extremely fruitful:
Donate food grains, clothes, sesame seeds, money, or gold
Offer donations to Brahmins and the needy
Take a vow after morning bath while remembering ancestors
These acts help in Pitru Dosha removal and bring lasting prosperity.
🪔 Light a Lamp in the South Direction
In the evening, light a ghee lamp facing the south direction at your home’s entrance or rooftop.
According to Pandit Ajay Kaushik, this simple ritual pleases Pitru Dev and blesses the family with happiness, peace, and abundance for generations.
