Amavasya (New Moon) 2026 in Chennai
अमावस्या · चेन्नई
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Amavasya (New Moon) 2026 in Chennai (चेन्नई) falls on Saturday, 16 May 2026. Planetary ruler: Moon (Chandra) and Pitru. Auspicious muhurat: Madhyahna: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST. The dark new moon night. Most sacred day for ancestor worship and removing negative karma. Visit famous Chennai temples like Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Parthasarathy Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Chennai-specific timings.
Significance of Amavasya (New Moon)
Powerful for Tarpan, Pitru rituals, and clearing ancestral debts. Also linked to Tantric sadhana.
🛕 Where to celebrate Amavasya (New Moon) in Chennai
These temples in Chennai are especially powerful during Amavasya (New Moon):
- ●Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- ●Parthasarathy Temple
- ●Marundeeswarar Temple
✓ Do's
- ●Perform Tarpan for ancestors
- ●Take holy bath in sacred river
- ●Donate til, gold, or food
- ●Recite Mahamrityunjaya mantra
✗ Don'ts
- ●Avoid new ventures or marriages
- ●Do not travel south
- ●Avoid haircuts, nail cutting
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When is Amavasya (New Moon) 2026 in Chennai?
Amavasya (New Moon) 2026 is celebrated in Chennai on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
What is the Amavasya (New Moon) muhurat in Chennai?
The Amavasya (New Moon) muhurat in Chennai is Madhyahna: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST.
Which temples to visit on Amavasya (New Moon) in Chennai?
Famous temples in Chennai: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Marundeeswarar Temple.
Who is the planetary ruler of Amavasya (New Moon)?
The planetary ruler of Amavasya (New Moon) is Moon (Chandra) and Pitru.