When is Jyeshtha Amavasya 2026? Shani Jayanti, Vat Savitri Vrat, Puja Rituals and Significance
TOI Religion / May 11, 2026, 16:37 (IST)
May 16, 2026, marks Jyeshtha Amavasya, a highly auspicious day for spiritual practices and honoring ancestors. This date also coincides with Shani Jayanti, celebrating Lord Shani Dev, and Vat Savitri Vrat, observed by married women for their husbands' longevity. Devotees engage in sacred baths, offerings, and charitable acts for spiritual merit and ancestral peace.