New Delhi: Somvati Amavasya has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. On this day, devotees take bath in holy rivers, especially Ganga, worship Lord Shiva and offer Tarpan and Pind Daan to their ancestors. According to Garuda Purana, by offering offerings to the ancestors on Amavasya Tithi, the ancestors attain salvation and the seeker gets happiness, good fortune and freedom from troubles in his life.
This year, there is a coincidence of special auspicious yogas on Somvati Amavasya, in which devotees will get eternal results by worshiping Lord Shiva. Let us know the auspicious time, calendar and special yoga of Somvati Amavasya.
Auspicious time of Somvati Amavasya 2024
Beginning of Paush Amavasya Tithi:
Morning on 30th December 2024 at 04:01
End of Amavasya Tithi:
Night of 31st December 2024 at 03:56
religious affiliation:
In Sanatan Dharma, the date is considered on the basis of sunrise. Therefore this year Somvati Amavasya 30th December Will be celebrated.
Special yoga on Somvati Amavasya
- Growth Yoga:
This auspicious yoga starts from morning till night. at 08:32 Will last till. - Dhruva Yoga:
After Vriddhi Yoga, this auspicious yoga will last throughout the night. - Shivvas Yoga:
This rare yoga is extremely auspicious for the worship of Mahadev on this day.
Astrological Significance:
- Growth Yoga: Best for the progress and success of the seeker.
- Shivvas Yoga: By anointing Lord Shiva one gets happiness, good fortune and freedom from troubles.
- On this day Lord Shiva sits on Mount Kailash with Mother Parvati.
Importance of worship on Somvati Amavasya
- Bathing in holy rivers removes negative energy.
- Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva fulfills the wishes.
- By offering Tarpan and Pind Daan to the ancestors, the ancestors attain peace and salvation.
Somvati Amavasya 2024: Panchang and auspicious time
events | Time |
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sunrise | Morning at 07:13 |
sunset | Evening at 05:34 |
wee hours | Morning 05:24 to 06:19 |
Vijay Muhurta | Afternoon 02:07 to 02:49 |
twilight time | Evening 05:32 to 05:59 |
Nishita Muhurta | Night 11:57 to 12:51 pm |
How to do puja?
- Take bath before sunrise.
- Anoint Lord Shiva with Ganga water, milk and honey.
- Offer offerings to the ancestors and offer them offerings.
- Donate to the needy.