Selecting an auspicious date (muhurta) according to the Vedic panchang maximizes the spiritual benefit of ancestral rites, pitru dosha remedies, and serpent dosha pariharas. While emergency rites can be performed on any day designated by a knowledgeable purohit, performing rituals on Amavasya, Pitru Paksha, Naga Panchami, Ekadashi, and Trayodashi is considered deeply effective at Shree Kshetra Gokarna.
Below is the curated calendar of auspicious dates for major rituals conducted by Vishweshwar D. Bhat Gurulingaji at Mahabaleshwar Temple compound and Koti Teertha, Gokarna.
1. Amavasya (New Moon) Dates Calendar (2026 – 2027)
Amavasya is the paramount tithi for Moksha Narayana Bali, Tripindi Shraddha, Pind Daan, and Tila Havana.
| Month | 2026 Amavasya Date | 2027 Amavasya Date | Special Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Jan 18, 2026 | Jan 07, 2027 | Mauni / Pausha Amavasya |
| February | Feb 17, 2026 | Feb 06, 2027 | Magha Amavasya |
| March | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 08, 2027 | Phalguna Amavasya |
| April | Apr 17, 2026 | Apr 06, 2027 | Chaitra Amavasya |
| May | May 16, 2026 | May 06, 2027 | Vaishakha Amavasya / Shani Jayanti |
| June | Jun 14, 2026 | Jun 04, 2027 | Jyeshtha Amavasya |
| July | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 03, 2027 | Ashadha Amavasya / Deepa Amavasya |
| August | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 02, 2027 | Shravana Amavasya (Bheemana Amavasya) |
| September | Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 01 & Sep 30, 2027 | Bhadrapada / Mahalaya Amavasya |
| October | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 29, 2027 | Sarva Pitru Amavasya / Ashwin |
| November | Nov 09, 2026 | Nov 28, 2027 | Kartika Amavasya / Deepavali |
| December | Dec 08, 2026 | Dec 27, 2027 | Margashirsha Amavasya |
2. Pitru Paksha (Mahalaya Paksha) Schedule
Pitru Paksha is the 16-day sacred lunar period dedicated exclusively to ancestral veneration:
- Pitru Paksha 2026: September 26, 2026 (Purnima) to October 10, 2026 (Sarva Pitru Amavasya).
- Pitru Paksha 2027: September 16, 2027 (Purnima) to September 30, 2027 (Sarva Pitru Amavasya).
Performing Tarpana, Pind Daan, and Tripindi Shraddha during these 16 days yields multi-fold spiritual merit for the entire lineage.
3. Auspicious Dates for Naga Bali & Kaal Sarp Dosh Parihara
For Naga Bali, Narayan Nagbali, Naga Pratishte, and Kaal Sarp Dosh Nivaran, the following tithis carry special potency:
- Naga Panchami 2026: August 18, 2026
- Naga Panchami 2027: August 07, 2027
- Shravana Month: August 13 to September 11, 2026 & August 03 to September 01, 2027
- Panchami Tithis: Shukla and Krishna Panchami of every month.
How to Fix Your Family's Specific Pooja Date
While the dates above serve as general guidance, exact ritual dates depend on:
- The specific dosha identified in your horoscope or family history.
- The tithi of death (if known) for annual shraddhs.
- Availability of priest team and ritual samagri preparations.
Before booking travel, call +91 83109 37047 to discuss your details with Gurulingaji and finalize your date.