Darsh Amavasya 2026: Last Hindu Year Amavasya Date & Time Confusion Cleared!

• Darsh Amavasya, the last Amavasya of the Hindu year, falls in Phalguna Krishna Paksha, preceding Chaitra Navratri and Gudi Padwa.
• Amavasya Tithi begins March 18, 2026, at 08:25 AM and ends March 19, 2026, at 06:52 AM.
• March 18 is suitable for ancestral rites (Pitru Tarpan/Shraddha); March 19 (until 06:52 AM) is superior for bathing and donations due to Udayatithi.
• Rituals include holy baths, donating white items, offering sesame and water to ancestors, and worshipping the Peepal tree.
• This Amavasya helps remove negativity, appease ancestors, and ensures a positive start to the new Hindu year.