Somvati Amavasya is in the month of Bhadrapada.
The best time to bathe on the day of Somvati Amavasya is from 04:29 am to 05:15 am
Somvati Amavasya is a day of religious and spiritual significance for Hindus which is celebrated when Amavasya Tithi falls on Monday. On the occasion of Somvati Amavasya, people take bath in holy rivers in the morning followed by fasting and charity. It is believed that worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on this day can bring benefits like removal of negative karma, attainment of peace and fulfilment of desires. It also helps in keeping troubles away from the life of a married couple. With this religious occasion round the corner, astrologer Dr Ganesh Mishra from Central Sanskrit University, Puri lists the date, time and activities to be performed on Somvati Amavasya.
Somvati Amavasya 2024: Date
According to the Vedic calendar, Somvati Amavasya is celebrated in the month of Bhadrapada. This time, the Amavasya date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month will be on September 2. It will begin at 5:21 am and end on September 3 at 7:24 am.
Somvati Amavasya 2024: Muhurat
The best time to take bath on the day of Somvati Amavasya is Brahma Muhurta, which is from 04:29 to 05:15. Hindus take bath during this time. After this, you can do puja and charity. The auspicious time during Somvati Amavasya is from 11:55 to 12:46, also called Abhijit Muhurta.
Somvati Amavasya: A rare coincidence
On the day of Somvati Amavasya, two auspicious types of yoga are formed: Shiva yoga and Siddha yoga. Shiva yoga is practiced from sunrise to 6:20 pm, followed by Siddha yoga, which will be formed and last until the next day. Shiva yoga is considered good for worship, yoga, sadhana and hard work.
Meaning
On the day of Somvati Amavasya, you can perform tarpan to satisfy your ancestors. It involves offering water or other things to the souls of departed ancestors. It can be after bathing. Tarpan for ancestors should be made with water, white flowers, black sesame seeds and kusha. It is said that there is a shortage of water in Pitru Lok, so the ancestors felt satisfied by performing tarpan. On this day, devotees observe fast and worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati as per Hindu rituals.
