Amavasya is a day filled with darkness. On this day the Moon vanishes completely and cannot be seen at all. As per Hindu religion, Amavasya is considered very important to carry out Pitru Karya as this day is considered the day of Pitru. Pitru means our departed ancestors.

Pitron are considered the Dev of Amavasya Tithi. This day is therefore considered very important for Tarpan. Any form of offerings to Pitron on the day of Amavasya is believed to relieve a person on Pitru Dosha as it brings peace to Pitron. Snan (bath) in holy water during Amavasya also holds great importance.

Importance of Amavasya Tithi

Amavasya is one of the sixteen phases of the Moon. Amavasya is also known as Amavas, Amavasi, Kuhu Amavas, Amamasi, Sini Amavasya and Darsh Amavasya etc. Amavasya comes just once in a month and on certain specific days it’s importance goes up even more.

When it falls on a Monday (Somwar) it is known as Somwati Amavasya. On Tuesday it is known as Bhomvati Amavasya. If it falls on Saturday, it is known as Shani Amavasya. The combination of Amavasya with these three days is very important. Let us find out the Amavasya days and dates in the year 2024:

Amavasya dates in the year 2024 | Amawasya 2024 Dates