April 26, 2024
Amavasya is an important day according to the Hindu calendar and rituals are performed on this day. On this day, the moon is not visible in the sky, hence it is also called lunar day or Amavasya. Also called Amavasya, it comes every month, hence there are 12 Amavasya days in a year. It is the day that marks the beginning of Shukla Paksha or the bright fortnight in the lunar month.
Amavasya is given great importance in Hindu culture and Hindu religion. Many important rituals and traditions are celebrated by Hindu devotees across India on this day. It is the darkest day of the month and according to old beliefs, it is considered one of the most powerful and influential times of the year.
Date | Day | Nakshatra | Amavashya Tithi |
29 January | Wednesday | Uttarashadha | Magha Amavasya |
Date | Day | Nakshatra | Amavashya Tithi |
27 February | Thursday | Dhanishtha | Phalguna Amavasya |
Date | Day | Nakshatra | Amavashya Tithi |
29 March | Saturday | Uttara Bhadrapada | Chaitra Amavasya |
Date | Day | Nakshatra | Amavashya Tithi |
27 April | Sunday | Ashwini | Vaishakha Amavasya |
Date | Day | Nakshatra | Amavashya Tithi |
27 May | Tuesday | Rohini | Jyeshtha Amavasya |
Date | Day | Nakshatra | Amavashya Tithi |
25 June | Wednesday | Mrigashirsha | Ashadha Amavasya |
Date | Day | Nakshatra | Amavashya Tithi |
24 July | Thursday | Punarvasu | Shravana Amavasya |
Date | Day | Nakshatra | Amavashya Tithi |
23 August | Saturday | Magha | Bhadrapada Amavasya |
Date | Day | Nakshatra | Amavashya Tithi |
21 September | Sunday | Purva Phalguni | Ashwina Amavasya |
Date | Day | Nakshatra | Amavashya Tithi |
21 October | Tuesday | Chitra | Kartika Amavasya |
Date | Day | Nakshatra | Amavashya Tithi |
20 November | Thursday | Vishakha | Margashirsha Amavasya |
Date | Day | Nakshatra | Amavashya Tithi |
19 December | Friday | Jyeshtha | Pausha Amavasya |
Amavasya has special importance from a religious point of view. It is believed that fasting, worshiping, and offering water to ancestors on the day of Amavasya brings auspicious results. It is believed that observing fast and worshiping Shiva-Parvati on this day prolongs marital life and brings good fortune. Amavasya fast is also observed to increase affection and harmony in married life. It is auspicious to offer offerings to ancestors and take a bath on the day of Amavasya. You should always choose an auspicious time for the ritual of Amavasya and take guidance from online astrology consultation.
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