Confused about Chaitra Amavasya 2026 date? Find out whether it falls on March 18 or 19 , along with puja time, rituals, and spiritual importance. Chaitra Amavasya is an extremely holy date in Sanatan Dharma and begins the yearly cycle of Amavasya's during the Hindu Calendar year. It is considered extremely beneficial for purifying one's spirit by making charitable donations and/or remembering one's deceased family members/ancestors. Many devotees of Sanatan Dharma will fast