Phalguna Amavasya 2026

In the midst of the fading days of winter and the arrival of spring in full bloom, there comes a spiritually significant day in the Hindu calendar, known as Phalguna Amavasya. Being the day of the new moon in the Phalgun month, Phalguna Amavasya falls shortly before the festive season of Holi and near another significant day, Maha Shivratri. This particular day can be regarded as a time when people are given an opportunity to rid themselves of the past by paying tribute to their ancestors, in order to embrace the new season, spiritually renewed.

Phalguna Amavasya Date and Time 

Phalguna Amavasya starts on February 16, 2026, at 5:34 P.M and ends on February 17, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. This is the best duration to seek the blessings of ancestors and perform rituals. 
 

Date	Timings
February 17, 2026	February 16, 5:34 P.M to February 17, 5:30 P.M

What Is Phalguna Amavasya Significance? 

Phalguna Amavasya falls on the new moon day before the onset of the spring season. It holds great significance in the Hindu calendar, as it is a day for self-reflection, liberation, and the worship of ancestors. 

Worships Ancestors 

There is no better day to connect with ancestors on Amavasya, specifically that falls in the Phalgun month. Doing pind daan and pitru tarpan on this day brings peace to the departed souls and also invokes their blessings for any auspicious celebrations. Memorising them brings harmony and peace to one’s life. 

Brings Spiritual Purification 

phalguna Amavasya is a good day for spiritual and physical purification. Devotees do this by taking a holy bath in the sacred rivers such as the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati. However, if for any reason this is not possible, even bathing at home with drops of Gangajal helps one purify one's sentiments and emotions spiritually. 

Let's Go Off Past Burdens 

phalguna Amavasya falls near MahaShivratri and marks the onset of spring. It means starting off a new journey and letting go of past burdens and anxieties. Thus, this day's significance is tremendous, as observing prayers and chanting mantras helps one let go of the past and celebrate the worship of Lord Shiva.  

What to Do on phalguna Amavasya? 

Take a Holy Bath: As this day is associated with spiritual purification, bathing in sacred rivers such as the Ganga and the Yamuna is auspicious. If not possible, one can add a few drops of Gangajal to the bathwater. 

Visit the Temple and Worship Lord Shiva: As this day falls near Maha Shivratri, worshipping Lord Shiva is beneficial for dissolving past karmas and moving towards a righteous path in the future. 

Do Pitru Pooja and Tarpan: phalguna Amavasya is a day dedicated to seeking the blessings of ancestors or any past karmas related to them. Thus, one must visit the temple, perform Pitru pooja, and offer water and sesame seeds to a priest for the peace and liberation of the ancestors. 

Donate and Feed Animals: phalguna Amavasya is a day dedicated to spirituality, so one must donate clothes, food, and other essentials to the unprivileged or Brahmins. Also, feed cows. 

Worship Peepal Tree: On phalguna Amavasya, according to Hindu scriptures, ancestors are closely associated with the Peepal tree. So, on this day, light a lamp under a tree and take seven rounds around it to seek the blessings of the ancestors and alleviate Pitru Dosha.