Somvati Amavasya 2024: The new moon date falling in the month of Bhadrapada is called Somvati Amavasya. It is also known as Bhadrapada Amavasya and Pithori Amavasya. Amavasya date has great importance in Sanatan Dharma. According to religious beliefs, the acts of bathing and donation on this day are considered very auspicious. According to Pandit Ribhukant Goswami, the Amavasya date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month is falling on Monday, September 02. Somvati Amavasya will be celebrated on this day. However, some people are celebrating Bhaumvati Amavasya on September 03. Let us know the correct date of Bhadrapada Amavasya and the importance of bathing and donation …
Auspicious time of Bhadrapada Amavasya: According to Drik Panchang, the Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month will start on 02 September at 05:21 am and will end on 03 September at 07:54 am. This time, an auspicious combination of Shiva Yoga and Siddhi Yoga is being formed on the day of Bhadrapada Amavasya. Shiva Yoga will be formed till 06:20 pm on 02 September. At the same time, Siddhi Yoga will remain till 07:05 am on 03 September. According to astrologer Diwakar Tripathi, the Amavasya of bathing and donation, Somvati Amavasya, will be on 2 September.
Importance of bathing and donation: Bathing and donation on Somvati Amavasya day has great importance. It is a religious belief that bathing in the Ganga river on this day brings good results and a person is freed from sins committed knowingly or unknowingly. On this day, the rituals of Shradh, Tarpan and Pinddaan are also performed for the ancestors. It is said that this satisfies the ancestors and they attain salvation. Also, the ancestors become happy and bless the family members with happiness, peace and prosperity.
