Amavasya date is considered to have special significance in Hindu religion. On this day, offering prayers to ancestors, doing charity, fasting, chanting, penance and taking a holy bath gives special virtuous results. This year, the importance of Somvati Amavasya has increased even more, because Purushottam month is also ending on the day of Somvati Amavasya. In such a situation, this day is considered very auspicious from religious point of view for the devotees.
When is Somvati Amavasya?
According to the Panchang, Somvati Amavasya will be celebrated on Monday, June 15, 2026. Amavasya falling on Monday is called Somvati Amavasya, which is believed to be related to both Lord Shiva and the ancestors.
Why is this Somvati Amavasya special?
According to religious beliefs, Amavasya date is dedicated to ancestors. Whereas Monday is considered the best day for worshiping Lord Shiva. For this reason, the importance of Shiva worship, offering to ancestors and charity increases manifold on Somvati Amavasya.
Apart from this, this time Purushottam month is also ending on this day. It is believed that the religious activities done on this day yield eternal rewards and the blessings of the ancestors.
Do this auspicious work on this day
Take bath in a holy river or reservoir. Perform tarpan and shraddha rituals for the ancestors. Perform Jalabhishek and Rudrabhishek of Lord Shiva. Donate food, clothes and dakshina to the poor and needy. Worship the Peepal tree and circumambulate it. Chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra or ‘Om Namah Shivay’ mantra.
Special importance of donation and tarpan
According to astrology and scriptures, charity done on Amavasya reduces the effects of Pitra Dosh. Along with this, happiness, peace, prosperity and positive energy spreads in the family.
religious affiliation
It is believed that on the day of Somvati Amavasya, one gets the blessings of Lord Shiva by worshiping with devotion, listening to stories, fasting and donating. Also, the souls of the ancestors get peace and the obstacles in life are removed.