Amavasya June 2026 — Jyeshtha Amavasya 14 June
జ్యేష్ఠ అమావాస్య జూన్ 2026 — ఆదివారం
Tithi begins 13 June 17:42 · ends 14 June 18:38 IST (Hyderabad)
Amavasya in June 2026 falls on Sunday, 14 June 2026 — this is Jyeshtha Amavasya, also called Bhavuka Amavasya / Vat Savitri Vrat Amavasya. Tithi begins 13 June 2026 at 17:42 IST and ends 14 June 2026 at 18:38 IST. Jyeshtha Amavasya is associated with Vat Savitri Vrat (where North Indian tradition keeps it). Hot-season observance — known as Bhavuka Amavasya in some traditions. Falling on Sunday (Surya day) accentuates ancestral worship through Sun-related remedies. Recommended observances: Vat Savitri Vrat by married women, Pitru Tarpana, Sun-facing pradakshina of peepal tree.
Jyeshtha Amavasya — Exact Tithi Timings (IST)
| Event | Date | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Tithi Begins | 13 June 2026 | 17:42 |
| Amavasya Day | Sunday, 14 June 2026 | All-day observance |
| Tithi Ends | 14 June 2026 | 18:38 |
| Sunrise (Hyderabad) | 14 June 2026 | 05:43 |
Timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool, location-aware.
Significance — Jyeshtha Amavasya 2026
Jyeshtha Amavasya is associated with Vat Savitri Vrat (where North Indian tradition keeps it). Hot-season observance — known as Bhavuka Amavasya in some traditions. Falling on Sunday (Surya day) accentuates ancestral worship through Sun-related remedies.
Recommended Rituals — 14 June 2026
- Pre-dawn bath (Brahma Muhurtam, ~4:30 — 05:43): Bathe in cold water mixed with a few drops of Ganga jal or pure river water. Apply sesame oil to head if doing the full ritual.
- Sankalpa (Intention): Sit facing east. Hold rice + water in right palm. Mentally state: "On this Jyeshtha Amavasya Sunday, I perform tarpana for all known and unknown ancestors of my paternal and maternal lineages, for their satisfaction and liberation."
- Pitru Tarpana: Pour water mixed with black sesame seeds and barley flour, facing south, between the index finger and thumb. Repeat the mantra "Om Pitruvyay Namah" with each offering. Three times for father's line, three for mother's line, three for guru's line.
- Special Observance: Vat Savitri Vrat by married women, Pitru Tarpana, Sun-facing pradakshina of peepal tree.
- Donation (Daan): Black sesame, mustard oil, iron utensils, or warm clothing to a labourer or elderly person.
- Feed Crows & Cows: Cooked rice mixed with curd offered to a crow (messenger of ancestors) and to a cow.
- One-Meal Fast (Eka-bhukta): Take one satvik meal after sunset. No onion, garlic, non-veg, or alcohol.
- Evening Lamp: Light a sesame-oil lamp at sunset facing south. Burns until exhausted — symbolises light for ancestors.
Pitru Tarpana Mantra (Telugu + Sanskrit)
Recite 11 times during the morning observance window
ॐ देवताभ्यः पितृभ्यश्च महायोगिभ्य एव च । नमः स्वाहायै स्वधायै नित्यमेव नमो नमः ॥
Telugu: ఓం దేవతాభ్యః పితృభ్యశ్చ మహాయోగిభ్య ఏవ చ । నమః స్వాహాయై స్వధాయై నిత్యమేవ నమో నమః ॥
Transliteration: "Om Devatabhyah Pitribhyashcha Mahayogibhya Eva Cha · Namah Svahayai Svadhayai Nityamev Namo Namah"
All Amavasya Dates 2026
| Month | Date | Masa & Note | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | Saturday, 16 May 2026 | Vaisakha · Shani Amavasya · Bhauma Amavasya | View → |
| June | Sunday, 14 June 2026 | Jyeshtha · Bhavuka Amavasya · Vat Savitri Vrat Amavasya ✓ | (this page) |
| July | Tuesday, 14 July 2026 | Ashada · Bhaumavati Amavasya · Halhari Amavasya | View → |
| August | Wednesday, 12 August 2026 | Shravana · Hariyali Amavasya · Chukka Amavasya | View → |
| September | Thursday, 10 September 2026 | Bhadrapada · Mahalaya Amavasya · Pitru Paksha closing | View → |
| October | Saturday, 10 October 2026 | Ashwina · Diwali Amavasya · Lakshmi Puja | View → |
| November | Sunday, 8 November 2026 | Kartika · Bhauma Amavasya · Pinda Daan Amavasya | View → |
| December | Tuesday, 8 December 2026 | Margashirsha · Bhaumavati Amavasya | View → |
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