Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse) 2026 and Sawan Amavasya Date: The final solar eclipse of the year is set to occur on the day of Sawan Amavasya. It will be a rare total solar eclipse. Typically, performing ritual baths, charity, and *Tarpan* (offering water to ancestors) during the morning hours of Sawan Amavasya washes away sins and brings spiritual merit. However, since a solar eclipse is occurring on this day—a time when ritual bathing, charity, worship, and scripture recitation are avoided and temple doors are even closed—how can these rituals be performed? Let us understand the rules and auspicious timings.

**Sawan Amavasya Date 2026**
According to the Vedic calendar, the *Amavasya Tithi* (New Moon day) of the *Krishna Paksha* (waning phase) of the Sawan month begins at 01:52 AM on August 12 and concludes at 11:06 PM on the same night. Since the sunrise associated with *Amavasya* falls on August 12, the observance of Sawan Amavasya is on August 12.

**Solar Eclipse Timing on Sawan Amavasya**
On the day of Sawan Amavasya, the solar eclipse will begin at 09:04 PM and conclude at 4:25 AM on August 13.

**How ​​to Perform Sawan Amavasya Rituals (Bathing, etc.) During the Solar Eclipse?**

Rituals like bathing and charity for Sawan Amavasya are usually performed in the morning, whereas the solar eclipse is occurring at night. Although the *Sutak* period (inauspicious period) for a solar eclipse typically begins 12 hours prior, this specific eclipse will not be visible in India. Consequently, the *Sutak* rules will not apply. Therefore, you can easily perform the Sawan Amavasya rituals of bathing, charity, and *Tarpan*. Sawan Amavasya is also known as *Hariyali Amavasya*.

**Auspicious Timing for Bathing, Charity, and Tarpan on Sawan Amavasya**

On August 12 (Sawan Amavasya), the best time for bathing and charity is during *Brahma Muhurat*, which lasts from 04:23 AM to 05:06 AM. On Amavasya, sunrise will occur at 05:49 AM. You may perform the ritual bath and make donations starting from this time.

After bathing, you can perform *Tarpan* (offering water) for your ancestors. On Sawan Amavasya, it is advisable to complete the bath, donations, and *Tarpan* between 05:49 AM and 09:07 AM. There is no *Abhijit Muhurat* on this day.

What should be donated on Sawan Amavasya?
On the occasion of Sawan Amavasya, offer water, white clothes, and food grains for your ancestors. Additionally, donate items such as food grains, clothing, fruits, blankets, umbrellas, shoes, and slippers to the poor and needy according to your means. Offer the donations intended for ancestors to a Brahmin.

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