Ashada Amavasya 2026: Date, Bhimana, Pitru Tarpanam & Rituals
Ashada Amavasya 2026 (12 August): Bhimana Amavasya, Deepasta Gauri & Hariyali Amavasya — pitru tarpanam, regional rituals, mantra and diaspora guide.
Ashada Amavasya 2026 (12 August): Bhimana Amavasya, Deepasta Gauri & Hariyali Amavasya — pitru tarpanam, regional rituals, mantra and diaspora guide.
Ashada Amavasya — the new-moon day that closes Ashada Masam — falls on 12 August 2026. It is a day of remembering ancestors and honouring the Goddess, known by many regional names. It marks the close of Ashada Masam 2026, with Sravana Masam beginning the next day.
Ashada Amavasya 2026 Date & Names
- Date: 12 August 2026 (Ashada Amavasya)
- Karnataka: Bhimana Amavasya — Jyothi Bhimeshwara Vrata by women
- Telugu regions: Deepasta Gauri — lamp & Gauri worship
- North India: Hariyali Amavasya — greenery & tree planting; also Gatari (Maharashtra), Dashama Vrata (Gujarat)
Significance
Amavasya is the traditional day for pitru tarpanam — offering water and gratitude to ancestors. Ashada Amavasya additionally carries Goddess worship: in Karnataka women keep the Bhimeshwara vrata for the wellbeing of husband and brothers, while Telugu households honour Gauri with lamps. In the monsoon-green north it becomes Hariyali Amavasya, a celebration of nature.
Rituals & Puja Vidhi
- Begin with a holy bath and a sankalpam.
- Offer pitru tarpanam (water, sesame) to ancestors; do shraddha if it is your tradition.
- Light lamps (deepa daanam) and worship Gauri/the Goddess.
- Give daana — food, clothes or money to the needy.
- In the Hariyali tradition, plant a tree or sapling.
Mantra
Ancestors: ॐ पितृ देवताभ्यो नमः · oṃ pitṛ-devatābhyo namaḥ · ఓం పితృ దేవతాభ్యో నమః — with gratitude during tarpanam.
Gauri: ॐ गौर्यै नमः · oṃ gauryai namaḥ · ఓం గౌర్యై నమః.
For the Diaspora
Abroad, keep a simple tarpanam with water and sesame, light a lamp for ancestors and the Goddess, and give to a local cause as daana. Many temples hold Amavasya tarpanam services; a tree planted in memory of ancestors beautifully honours the Hariyali spirit.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ashada Amavasya 2026?
Ashada Amavasya falls on 12 August 2026, the new-moon day that closes Ashada Masam.
What are its regional names?
Bhimana Amavasya (Karnataka), Deepasta Gauri (Telugu regions), Hariyali Amavasya (North India), Gatari Amavasya (Maharashtra) and Dashama Vrata (Gujarat) — observed in different ways.
What do you do on Ashada Amavasya?
Offer pitru tarpanam to ancestors, light lamps (deepa daanam), give charity, and — in the Hariyali tradition — plant trees. Women in Karnataka keep the Bhimeshwara/Jyothi Bhimeshwara vrata.
Is Amavasya auspicious for ancestors?
Yes — Amavasya is the traditional day for pitru tarpanam and shraddha; honouring ancestors on this day is considered especially meritorious.
Key Takeaways
- Ashada Amavasya 2026: 12 August (closes Ashada).
- Pitru tarpanam + Goddess worship; many regional names.
- Sravana Masam begins the next day, 13 August.
See the Ashada Masam 2026 guide and Ashada Gupt Navratri 2026.
