Essential Pitra Remedies for Mauni Amavasya 2026
Understanding Mauni Amavasya
Mauni Amavasya 2026 Pitra Remedies: Mauni Amavasya occurs on the new moon day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Magha. This day is marked by rituals such as bathing in sacred rivers and engaging in charitable acts, believed to cleanse sins and accumulate merit. It is said that taking a pilgrimage bath on this day can invoke the blessings of Lord Vishnu. For those facing Pitra Dosha, which signifies ancestral displeasure leading to familial struggles, specific remedies are recommended on Mauni Amavasya. Here, we present five effective remedies to alleviate Pitra Dosha and gain the favor of your ancestors.
When is Mauni Amavasya?
This year, Mauni Amavasya falls on Sunday, January 18th. According to the Hindu calendar, the period for Magha Krishna Amavasya begins at 12:03 AM on January 18th and concludes at 1:21 AM on January 19th.
Pitra Dosha Remedies for Mauni Amavasya
Offering Tarpan with Ganges Water: On this auspicious day, it is recommended to bathe at the Sangam in Prayagraj. This sacred bathing is believed to bring blessings from Lord Vishnu. After your bath, remember your ancestors and perform Tarpan using Ganges water. The grace of Mother Ganga is said to help your ancestors attain liberation. While performing Tarpan, wear a Kusha grass ring on your finger and offer the water through the tips of the grass.
Charitable Donations: Following your bath, engage in charitable acts. It is customary to donate food according to your means. Donating warm white clothing to honor your ancestors is particularly significant on this day.
Tripindi Shraddha: If you are affected by Pitra Dosha or if your ancestors are in distress, consider performing Tripindi Shraddha in Kashi, Gaya, or Trimbakeshwar. This ritual is believed to pacify Pitra Dosha, bringing happiness to your ancestors and inviting their blessings for prosperity. Tripindi Shraddha honors ancestors from three generations and involves offerings of food (pindas) to them.
Recitation for Liberation: To appease your ancestors or to be freed from Pitra Dosha, recite the Pitru Sukta or Pitru Kavach on Mauni Amavasya. Alternatively, reciting the seventh chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is also beneficial. This practice is believed to help your ancestors attain liberation from the spirit realm.
Lighting a Lamp: As the sun sets on Mauni Amavasya, ancestors are thought to return to Pitru Loka. To honor them, light a lamp filled with mustard oil outside your home, facing south. This light is believed to guide and please your ancestors. Additionally, a lamp can be lit under a peepal tree on this day.
Conclusion
By following these remedies on Mauni Amavasya, individuals can seek to alleviate Pitra Dosha and invite blessings from their ancestors, fostering peace and prosperity within the family.