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 works 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. This year a special coincidence of Somvati and Bhaumvati Amavasya is being made on September 02 and 03. Let us know the correct date of Bhadrapada Amavasya and the importance of bathing and donation …
Auspicious time of Bhadrapada Amavasya: According to the Panchang, the Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month will start on 02 September at 05:21 am and it will end on 03 September at 07:54 am. Sunrise is happening on 02 September at 06:00 am. Therefore, according to Udayatithi, Somvati Amavasya will be celebrated on Monday, 02 September. Sunrise will also be at 06:00 am on 03 September and Amavasya Tithi will end at 07:54 AM. Therefore, Bhaumvati Amavasya will also be celebrated due to Tuesday on 03 September. Therefore, this time Bhadrapada Amavasya will be celebrated for two days on 02 and 03 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.
