This year Amas is falling on Monday of Paush month. Therefore it is called Somvati Amas. Somvati Amas is on 30th December. Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati are worshiped on this day. By doing this every wish of the people is fulfilled. On the day of Amavasya, bathing in holy rivers and donating donations brings virtue. Pinddaan, Shraddha and Tarpan are also performed on the day of Amavasya to seek the blessings of the ancestors.
Lighting a lamp on the day of Somvati Amas also has special significance. There is a religious belief that lighting a lamp on this day brings happiness and prosperity to the house. So let us know where the lamp should be lit to get the blessings of ancestors and Goddess Lakshmi.
Ficus tree
On the day of Somvati Amasa, light a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree. By doing this remedy the ancestors are pleased and one gets relief from all troubles. It is believed that gods and ancestors reside in the Peepal tree.
gate
Light a ghee or oil lamp at the main entrance of the house in the evening on Somvati Amavasya. By doing this, Goddess Lakshmi is pleased and there is never any shortage of money and grains in the house. Keep in mind that the main door should be clean and not dark.
further ancestral photos
Light a lamp in front of the picture of your ancestors on the day of Somvati Amavasya. By doing this the ancestors shower their blessings on their descendants. Let us tell you that the south direction of the house is considered suitable for ancestral photos.
on the north-east corner of the house
On the day of Somvati Amas, light a ghee lamp in the north-east corner of the house. Gods and Goddesses reside in this direction. Lighting a lamp in the north-east corner brings financial benefits.
in south direction
On the day of Somvati Amavasya, light a mustard oil lamp for the ancestors in the south direction outside the house. By doing this the ancestors are pleased and give their blessings to the person.