Sawan Amavasya 2026 Muhurat: Today, August 12, marks Sawan Amavasya, occurring under the influence of Pushya Nakshatra and Vyatipat Yoga. Four auspicious yogas have formed today: Budhaditya Yoga, Gajakesari Yoga, Hamsaraj Yoga, and Chaturgrahi Yoga—all within the Cancer (Karka) zodiac sign. There is a tradition of performing acts of charity after taking a ritual bath on this day. Bathing and donating on Sawan Amavasya are believed to cleanse sins and bestow spiritual merit. Sawan Amavasya is also known as Hariyali Amavasya. Let us learn about the auspicious timings (muhurat) and the rituals for bathing, charity, and *Tarpan* (offering water to ancestors) on this day.

Sawan Amavasya 2026 Date and Timing
Start of Sawan Amavasya Tithi: August 12, at 01:52 AM
End of Sawan Amavasya Tithi: August 12, at 11:06 PM

Sawan Amavasya 2026: Auspicious Timings for Bathing, Charity, and Tarpan
The *Brahma Muhurat* today is considered excellent for bathing, charity, and *Tarpan*. Today, the *Brahma Muhurat* lasts from 04:23 AM to 05:06 AM. During this time, you may perform the ritual bath, make donations, and offer *Tarpan* for your ancestors. You may also perform these rituals at sunrise (05:49 AM) or anytime thereafter. However, please note that today also marks the last solar eclipse of the year.

Since today is a Wednesday, there is no *Abhijit Muhurat*. However, the *Labh-Unnati* (Gain/Progress) *Muhurat* is available from 05:49 AM to 07:28 AM, and the *Amrit-Sarvottam* (Nectar/Best) *Muhurat* is from 07:28 AM to 09:07 AM. You can also derive spiritual merit by performing bathing, charity, and *Tarpan* during these times.

Rituals for Bathing, Charity, and Tarpan on Sawan Amavasya

On Sawan Amavasya, wake up early in the morning and complete your ablutions (bathing, etc.). If you have access to a river or a holy pilgrimage site, it is ideal to bathe there. Alternatively, you can simply add *Gangajal* (water from the Ganges) to your bathwater at home. Afterward, put on clean clothes.

Perform *Tarpan* (offering water) for your ancestors using a vessel filled with water, black sesame seeds, and white flowers. The offering should ideally be made using *Kusha* grass; the water dripping from the tips of the grass reaches the ancestors. If you are unable to do this, simply hold water in your hands while remembering your ancestors, offer it to them, and bow in reverence. Say, "O Ancestral Deities! I am satiating you all with this water; may you all be satisfied and pleased."

After bathing and performing *Tarpan*, donate items such as food grains, clothing, utensils, fruits, vegetables, blankets, or umbrellas according to your means. This will please your ancestors, earn you their blessings, and liberate you from sins and *Pitra Dosh* (ancestral affliction).

Remedies for Hariyali Amavasya
On the day of *Sawan Amavasya*, the earth is covered in greenery; hence, it is also known as *Hariyali Amavasya*. On this occasion, plant sacred trees such as Shami, Peepal, Bel, Banyan, Neem, Amla, Mango, or Jackfruit. Additionally, you may plant trees considered auspicious for your specific zodiac sign. Doing so will help alleviate planetary afflictions in your horoscope and foster your progress. *Hariyali Amavasya* is an excellent day for tree plantation.

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