Ashadha Amavasya 2026 – Acts of Charity: The month of Ashadha is considered highly meritorious from a religious perspective; this period is especially fruitful for acts of charity and virtuous deeds. The *Amavasya* (new moon day) falling in this month is also regarded as extremely sacred. Although there are twelve *Amavasya* days in a year, Ashadha Amavasya holds a unique significance. There is a prescribed ritual for worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day.

Additionally, performing *Tarpan* (offering water) and *Pind Daan* (offering rice balls) for the peace of one's ancestors is considered highly auspicious. It is believed that if charity is performed according to one's zodiac sign on this day, ancestors are pleased and bestow their grace upon the family, ensuring no lack of happiness or prosperity in life. Let us find out which acts of charity are considered auspicious for the different zodiac signs on this day.

**Date and Time of Ashadha Amavasya**

According to the Vedic calendar, the *Amavasya* of the *Krishna Paksha* (waning phase of the moon) in the month of Ashadha will begin at 6:49 PM on Monday, July 13, and continue until 3:12 PM on Tuesday, July 14. Based on the *Udaya Tithi* (the sunrise date), this festival will be observed on July 14. Performing rituals such as holy bathing, charity, *Tarpan*, and *Shraddha* on this day will yield special benefits.

**Charity According to Zodiac Signs**

**Aries (Mesh):** People of this sign should donate water, jaggery, and wheat in the name of their ancestors on this day.

**Taurus (Vrishabha):** Donating money and food grains to the needy pleases the ancestors.

**Gemini (Mithun):** Donating sugarcane juice and cold water is considered beneficial.

**Cancer (Kark):** Donating white-colored food items and money, according to one's capacity, is auspicious.

**Leo (Simha):** Donating jaggery, chickpeas (*chana*), and honey will be fruitful.

**Virgo (Kanya):** Donating green-colored food items cooked in *ghee* pleases the ancestors.

**Libra (Tula):** Feed Brahmins and donate white items to the needy.

**Scorpio (Vrishchik):** Donating jaggery and red-colored clothes is considered auspicious.

**Sagittarius (Dhanu):** Donating sweets, bananas, and yellow-colored clothes brings benefits. Capricorn – Donating black gram (urad dal) and sesame seeds will be auspicious for you.

Aquarius – Donating footwear along with money is considered beneficial on this day.
Pisces – Donating cold water and yellow-colored food items will be beneficial.

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