Somvati Amavasya 2024 - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Date: Somvati Amavasya in 2024 will fall on Monday, 29th April.
- 2. Significance: Somvati Amavasya is considered a highly auspicious day for Hindus, especially for those who observe fasts and perform rituals dedicated to their ancestors.
- 3. Rituals: On this day, people take a holy dip in sacred rivers like the Ganges, Yamuna, or Godavari, and offer prayers to Lord Shiva and their ancestors.
- 4. Fasting: Many people observe a fast on Somvati Amavasya to seek blessings for their departed loved ones and to bring prosperity and happiness to their families.
- 5. Puja: Devotees perform special puja ceremonies at home or in temples, offering milk, water, flowers, and fruits to Lord Shiva and their ancestors.
- 6. Charity: Giving alms and donating food to the poor and needy is considered highly meritorious on Somvati Amavasya.
- 7. Mantras: Chanting of mantras such as the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra and the Shiva Panchakshari Mantra is believed to bring blessings and protection on this day.
- 8. Surya Grahan: In 2024, there will be a partial solar eclipse on Somvati Amavasya, adding to the significance and spiritual energy of the day.
- 9. Remedies: Performing remedies like Rudrabhishek, homams, and tarpanam on Somvati Amavasya is believed to remove obstacles and bring peace and prosperity.
- 10. Prayers: It is believed that prayers and rituals performed on Somvati Amavasya have the power to cleanse sins, fulfill wishes, and bring blessings from ancestors and deities.