Amavasya Tithi of Ashadha month is celebrated as Ashadha Amavasya. This year it will be celebrated on 05 July 2024 Friday On this Amavasya, Snans, donations etc dedicated to ancestors are organised.
According to Hindu Panchang, the 30th Tithi starting from the Krishna Paksha Pratipada is called Amavasya Tithi. As per Panchang, every month has 30 days which are divided into two parts of 15 days each. The first half is called the Shukla Paksha and the second half is called Krishna Paksha. The shape and the position of the Moon change with the change in Paksha. At the beginning of Krishna Paksha, the moon starts decreasing. The last date of Krishna Paksha is the Amavasya Tithi. On Amavasya Tithi, the Sun and the Moon are in the same shape and are also placed in the same sign.
Ashadha Amavasya Tithi and Muhurata 2024
According to religious beliefs, Devs are active during the Shukla Paksha and Danavs are active during the Krishna Paksh. At the same time, Amavasya Tithi is dedicated to ancestors. That’s why ancestors are appeased on this day. Along with rituals, Snan in sacred rivers, visiting religious pilgrimage sites on this Tithi is also considered to be of special importance.
Importance of Ashadha Amavasya Day
The day on which Ashadha Amavasya falls holds great significance. Amavasya has different importance according to the day it falls on and every Amavasya has different effects. If Amavasya falls on Monday, Tuesday or Saturday then its impact increases manifold. The Amavasyas on these days are called Somvati Amavasya, Bhombhati Amavasya or Shani Amavasya respectively.
Ashadha Somvati Amavasya
If Amavasya in Ashadha month falls on Monday then it is called Somvati Amavasya. When one observes fasts, performs charity etc on this day he/she is relieved from problems that occur due to Chandra Dosha. It also helps in eliminating Chandra Dosha. Performing Lord Shiva Abhishek on this day too holds great importance. All the troubles and diseases of a person’s life are resolved through this Abhishek.
The auspicious impact of Somvati Amavasya becomes more effective due to the conjunction of the day and date. By observing fast on this day, the ancestors become happy and this, in turn, leads to happiness for the devotee. The devotee is blessed with a happy married life and progeny.
Ashadha Bhombhati Amavasya
Amavasya falling on Tuesday is called Bhombhati Amavasya. Another name for Tuesday is Bhombha. That’s why it is called Bhombhati Amavasya. When one observes a fast and performs Puja on this day, he/she gets relief from debts. It also brings in Mangal Grah Shanti. If someone is not getting benefits from the Mars planet, then observing fast on this day can prove to be helpful. This Amavasya fulfills all the wishes of a person.
Ashadha Shani Amavasya
If Amavasya falls on Saturday in Ashadha month then it is called Shani Amavasya. This Amavasya is helpful to appease Saturn. The financial troubles of a person’s life are resolved due to the impact of Shani Amavasya. The bad effects of Shani Sadesati and Shani Dhaiya are resolved by observing fast on this day.
What should be done on Ashadha Amavasya
Worshipping the Pipal tree on Amavasya is considered auspicious. lighting a Diya and reciting Mantras in front of Pipal tree helps in getting relief from the troubles.
On this Amavasya, Snan in holy rivers, reservoirs and religious places, donations, Shanti-Karma, etc. are considered highly effective.
Amavasya Tithi has been explained in Garuda Purana. As per this Purana Puja and donations done on this day are very important. They eliminate any defects that may be present in a person’s Kundali.
Along with Shiva Puja, Pipal Puja, Shani Shanti Puja is also performed on this day. Due to the conjunction of Tuesday and Amavasya Tithi, along with ancestors, Lord Hanuman is also worshipped. Worshipping Lord Hanuman on this day pacifies Mangal Dosha and negates its inauspicious effects.
What should not be done on Amavasya
As there is no moonlight on the day of Amavasya, nights are darker than on other days. That’s why this day is also called Kaali Ratri. Rituals related to Tantra give instant results on this day. Hence Tantrik Karmas are done more on this day. Along with this evil powers are also more active on this day.
That’s why it’s important to take care of a few things on this day. Some important aspects related to this day are as follows –
What is special about Ashadha Amavasya?
Ashadha Amavasya depicts a time in which many changes occur in nature. During this time, scorching summer ends and monsoon commences. Any task undertaken during this change has a long-lasting effect. Sattvikta and purity are given special importance in this period.