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Shanishchari Amavasya 2026: Light lamps at 5 special places this evening.
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News18•07-10-2026, 08:11
Shanishchari Amavasya 2026: Light lamps at 5 special places this evening.
- •A rare Shanishchari Yoga is formed on Sarvapitri Amavasya on October 10.
- •Lighting a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree brings ancestral blessings.
- •Placing a lamp facing the south direction helps invoke peace from ancestors.
- •Lighting a lamp at the Shani Temple helps remove obstacles in life.
- •Lighting lamps at the main entrance and near Tulsi brings positive energy and relieves Pitru Dosh.
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Shanishchari Amavasya falls on October 10, 2026, marking the Ashwin month's Amavasya date coinciding with a Saturday, which is also known as Sarvapitri Amavasya when ancestors are bid farewell.
During the evening farewell of ancestors on Sarvapitri Amavasya, lamps should be lit at five special places: under the Peepal tree, facing the south direction, at the Shani temple, at the main entrance of the house, and near the Tulsi plant.
Lighting a ghee lamp near the Tulsi plant while remembering Lord Vishnu and ancestors helps maintain a peaceful and positive home atmosphere, provides freedom from Pitru Dosh, and offers relief from various troubles.
