Starting a Journey on New Moon Night
अमावस्या की रात यात्रा शुरू करना
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SignificanceInauspicious (Ashubh)
Quick Answer
Starting a journey on new moon night (Amavasya) is highly inauspicious — pitru energies are active and travel is best avoided.
Last updated: 20 April 2026 · Based on Brihat Samhita & classical Shakun Shastra
What Does It Mean?
Amavasya (new moon) is associated with pitru (ancestral) energies being most active
Travel on this night invites obstacles and encounters with negative energies
The absence of moonlight also creates practical and spiritual darkness
Important journeys should be deferred to at least the next day
Remedies (Upay)
- 1.Postpone the journey to the next day if at all possible
- 2.Perform Pitru Tarpan before any unavoidable Amavasya travel
- 3.Carry a protective talisman and chant Hanuman mantra
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Is traveling on Amavasya night a bad omen?
Yes — highly inauspicious. Postpone if possible or perform Pitru Tarpan.
Q.Why is Amavasya bad for travel?
Pitru energies are most active and moonless night creates spiritual darkness.