Chaitra Amavasya 2026 Dates, Timings, and Ritual Significance Explained

Chaitra Amavasya in March 2026 falls on March 18-19, with varying observance dates based on lunar calculations; India TV News cites March 19, while Hindustan Times notes March 18 as the primary day for rituals. This new moon day is significant for ancestral rites like tarpan and donations, believed to bring peace to forefathers' souls. February 2026's Amavasya, on February 17, also holds spiritual importance for similar rituals and remedies in the Hindu calendar.