Somvati Amavasya 2024: In Sanatan Dharma, the new moon day, especially when it falls on a Monday, holds significant importance and is known as Somvati Amavasya. This year, Somvati Amavasya will be celebrated today, September 2, 2024. On Somvati Amavasya, devotees perform rituals during the Brahma Muhurat, a sacred time just before sunrise, which includes bathing in holy rivers and making charitable offerings. These practices are believed to earn the blessings of ancestors and ensure their peace. Married women observe fasts on this day for the long life and prosperity of their husbands. This ritual is also associated with bringing happiness and success to the offspring.
During the month of Bhadrapada, the exact date and time for bathing and making offerings on Somvati Amavasya will be crucial to maximize its spiritual benefits.
Let us explore the date, auspicious times and significance of Somvati Amavasya 2024.
Somvati Amavasya 2024 Date:
Bhadrapad Somvati Amavasya will be celebrated today, September 2, 2024, which falls on a Monday. This day, being the new moon of the month of Bhadrapad, is considered very auspicious to honour ancestors.
To receive the blessings of the ancestors, it is advised to perform specific rituals on Somvati Amavasya. These include performing Shraddha (rituals for ancestors), Tarpan (water offerings) and Pindadan (offering of sacred rice balls). It is believed that performing these rites on this auspicious day alleviates the sorrows and problems of life.
Somvati Amavasya 2024 Muhurat:
According to the Panchang, the new moon day of the month of Bhadrapad will begin on September 2, 2024, at 5:21 am and end on September 3, 2024, at 7:24 am
- Brahma Muhurta: 4:38 am – 5:24 am
- Puja Muhurta: 6:09 am – 7:44 am
What is done on Somvati Amavasya?
On this day, one should bathe in a sacred river and offer oblations to the Sun God. Feed fishes with dumplings and sprinkle flour for ants. Plant trees like pipal, banyan, banana and basil as they are considered to be inhabited by deities. These actions are believed to please the ancestors and bring prosperity and happiness to one’s life.
Who is worshipped on Somvati Amvasya?
Somvati Amavasya is dedicated to worshipping the ancestors (Pitrs) and Lord Shiva. On this day, take a bath in a river before sunrise. Then, mix curd and honey with raw milk and perform an abhishek (ritual bath) for Lord Shiva. Light a four-sided ghee lamp and recite the Shiva Chalisa. Observing fast on this day is believed to protect marital bliss, promote family growth, remove obstacles and help in completing pending tasks.
[Disclaimer: The content of this article is based solely on astrological predictions, and should be taken as general guidance. Individual experiences may vary. ABPLive.com does not assert the accuracy or validity of any claims or information presented. It is strongly recommended to consult a qualified expert before considering or implementing any information or belief discussed herein.]
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this post is for general information purposes only. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the post for any purpose.
We respect the intellectual property rights of content creators. If you are the owner of any material featured on our website and have concerns about its use, please contact us. We are committed to addressing any copyright issues promptly and will remove any material within 2 days of receiving a request from the rightful owner.