Shanishchari Amavasya
VratSaturday, 10 October 2026 New Delhi
Shanishchari Amavasya: next dates · New Delhi
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 10 October 2026Next | Saturday | — |
Shanishchari Amavasya — Significance
Amavasya falling on a Saturday (Shanivara) — Shani Amavasya. Shani worship with mustard oil, black sesame and iron at Shani temples (Shani Shingnapur), pitru tarpan and charity for relief from Sade Sati and Dhaiya. Observed on the Amavasya day (the Amavasya prevailing at sunrise).
Saturday new moon — Shani worship and ancestral offerings.
Shanishchari Amavasya — FAQ
- What is Shanishchari Amavasya?
- Amavasya falling on a Saturday (Shanivara) — Shani Amavasya.
- When is Shanishchari Amavasya 2026?
- In 2026, Shanishchari Amavasya falls on Saturday, 10 October 2026.
- What is the significance of Shanishchari Amavasya?
- Saturday new moon — Shani worship and ancestral offerings.