Jyeshtha Amavasya Day: Jyeshtha Amavasya is being celebrated on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Jyeshtha Amavasya has been given great importance in Sanatan Dharma. Because, festivals like Shani Jayanti, Vat Savitri are celebrated on this auspicious date. Which has its own importance.
On this day, bathing, meditation, worship, prayer, penance and charity have special significance. Many devotees take a dip in the holy rivers and worship Sun God, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
Jyeshtha Amavasya has importance in Sanatan Dharma. Garuda Purana states that performing rituals like Tarpan (offering water) and Pind Daan (offering food) for ancestors on Amavasya brings peace to their souls and bestows blessings on their descendants.
According to the Panchang, the Amavasya Tithi of Jyeshtha month will begin on 16th May 2026 till 1:31 am. According to Udaya Tithi, Jyeshtha Amavasya will be celebrated on 16th May only and Amavasya bath-donation will also be done on this day.
On the day of Jyeshtha Amavasya, Brahma Muhurta for bathing and donation will be from 04:36 AM to 05:20 AM. Abhijit Muhurta will be from 12:09 PM to 01:01 PM. Both these auspicious times are considered very good for bathing and donating.
According to astrological calendar, this time Jyestha Amavasya It is falling on Saturday. In astrological terms this is considered a special coincidence. Shani Jayanti will also be celebrated on the day of Jyeshtha Amavasya. There is a religious belief that Shani Dev was born on this day. This day will prove to be the best day of the year to get relief from Saturn’s Sade Sati, Dhaiya and Shani Dosh.
On the day of Jyeshtha Amavasya, an auspicious coincidence of Shanishchari Amavasya is also taking place. Let us tell you that when Amavasya falls on Saturday then it is called Shanishchari Amavasya.
On Shani Amavasya and Amavasya Tithi, wake up early in the morning and after taking bath, wear clean clothes. After this, meditate on Lord Shani, Hanuman ji and your favorite deity. Performing Tarpan and Shraddha for the ancestors is also considered extremely auspicious on this day.
Lighting a mustard oil lamp under a Peepal tree in the evening is considered auspicious. Food, clothing and donation of money By doing this one gets virtuous results. On this day, it is advised to adopt a virtuous lifestyle and stay away from anger, disputes and wrongdoings.
