Thai Amavasai 2026 is an important day in the Tamil calendar for performing Pitru Tharpanam, lighting lamps, and offering prayers to ancestors. As per Tamil Panchangam, this New Moon day carries strong spiritual energy for cleansing past karmas and receiving ancestral blessings.
When is Thai Amavasai (தை அமாவாசை) in 2026?
18 January 2026 – Sunday
On this page, you will find the complete Thai Amavasai 2026 daily Tamil calendar, including:
- Amavasai Tithi: Start Time: Jan 18, 1:20 AM End Time: Jan 19, 2:31 AM
- Nakshatra: Pooradam
- Nalla Neram (AM/PM): 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Rahu Kalam: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Yamagandam: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
- Kuligai: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Why Thai Amavasai is Important (As per Tamil Panchangam)
Thai Amavasai is considered one of the most powerful days for ancestral worship. Rituals and prayers performed during the exact Amavasai Tithi are believed to bring peace to ancestors (pitru shanti) and blessings for the entire family.
Benefits of Performing Rituals on Thai Amavasai
- Removal of Pitru Dosham
- Good health and mental peace
- Family harmony and growth
- Success in new beginnings (Thai Pirandhaal Vazhi Pirakkum)
Common Rituals Done on Thai Amavasai
- Pitru Tharpanam
- Ellu Bali / Sesame offering
- Lighting ghee lamps during the good time
- Temple visit and Shiva darshan
- Charity and Annadhanam, considered highly auspicious
By following the Tithi, Nalla Neram, Rahu Kalam and other timings shown above, devotees can perform the rituals at the most auspicious moment and receive maximum benefits.
What is Thai Amavasai?
Thai Amavasai is the New Moon day in the Tamil month of Thai, dedicated to performing Pitru Tharpanam and prayers for ancestors.
Why is Thai Amavasai important?
It is believed that rituals done on Thai Amavasai bring ancestral blessings, remove doshams, and support peace and prosperity.
When should Tharpanam be done on Thai Amavasai 2026?
Tharpanam should be performed during the Amavasai Tithi, especially within the recommended timing listed above.
What should I avoid on Thai Amavasai?
Avoid doing rituals during Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, and Kuligai. Perform all poojas only during the good timings.
