Amavasya in December 2024: Rituals and importance of Somvati Amavasya

Mumbai: Somvati Amavasya is a significant day in the Hindu calendar, observed on a no-moon day (Amavasya) that falls on a Monday. It is regarded as highly auspicious, with rituals like bathing, offering charity, and performing rites for ancestors (Pitru Puja). This day is believed to bring blessings from ancestors and relief from Pitru Dosha (ancestral afflictions).

The last Somvati Amavasya of the year 2024 falls on Monday, December 30, 2024. On this day, Paush Amavasya will also be observed.

Amavasya Timing:

Begins: December 30, 2024, at 4:01 AM
Ends: December 31, 2024, at 3:56 AM

Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat) on Somvati Amavasya

For those performing rituals, auspicious timings enhance the benefits of prayers and offerings. Here are the key muhurats for December 30, 2024:

Somvati Amavasya Puja Vidhi (Rituals)

Sacred Bath: Begin your day with a bath in a holy river or with water mixed with Ganga Jal. This act is believed to purify the body and soul.
Offer Arghya to the Sun: After bathing, offer water to Surya Dev (the Sun God) while chanting prayers.
Ancestor Worship (Pitru Puja): Perform Tarpan and Shraddha rituals in the name of your ancestors. Seek their blessings for peace and prosperity.
Shiva Puja: Worship Lord Shiva and perform Jalabhishek (offering water) to the Shiva Linga. Chant specific mantras.
Charity: Donate food, clothes, and other necessities to the needy. Charity on this day is considered extremely meritorious.

Significance of Somvati Amavasya

Somvati Amavasya holds immense importance in Hindu culture:

For Spiritual Growth: Worshipping Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Vishnu, and Goddess Lakshmi is believed to bring prosperity and well-being.
For Married Women: Women observe fasts on this day to pray for the long life and prosperity of their husbands (Akhanda Saubhagya).
For Ancestors: Performing Tarpan and Pind Daan is believed to provide peace to the departed souls and remove Pitru Dosha.

By observing these rituals with devotion, devotees can seek blessings, prosperity, and spiritual growth.

Embrace the auspiciousness of Somvati Amavasya by performing the prescribed rituals and seeking blessings for yourself and your family.

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