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Amavasya Tithi has a very special and sacred place in Sanatan Dharma. This date is considered completely dedicated to our ancestors. It is believed that donations, chanting and offerings made on this day directly reach the ancestors and their blessings always remain with the family. This year in 2026, due to the occurrence of ‘Adhik Maas’ (Purushottam Maas) during Jyeshtha month, the importance of this date has increased manifold.
upcoming June 15, Monday Amavasya of Jyeshtha Adhik month is falling on this day. Due to Amavasya Tithi being on Monday, it is ‘Somavati Amavasya’ It is said. From the religious point of view, Somvati Amavasya is considered very auspicious, because by observing fast and taking bath in the Ganga on this day, many major troubles of life automatically end.
Somvati Amavasya 2026: Date & Timing
According to the scriptures, ‘Udayatithi’ (the date present at the time of sunrise) is always given priority during fasts and festivals. On this basis, this year the fast and worship of Somvati Amavasya will be done on Monday, June 15 only.
The starting and ending time of Amavasya Tithi can be easily understood from the table given below:
Rare position of planets: Amazing coincidence will occur in the sky
According to experts in astrology, this time on the day of Somvati Amavasya, there is such a rare coordination of planets and constellations which is rarely seen. Many big and influential planets will be present in their strongest positions on this day:
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Position of the Moon: Moon, the factor of mind and water, on this day Taurus Will be in, which is considered to be their ‘higher zodiac sign’. Having an exalted Moon gives mental peace and happiness.
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Mercury and Mars: Mercury, the giver of intelligence, in its own zodiac sign Gemini While Mars, the god of valor, will remain in its own sign. Mesh Will be present in.
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Guru’s blessings: Jupiter (Guru), the Guru of Gods on this day Cancer zodiac sign Will be seated in.
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Grand meeting of auspicious yogas: on this holy day Mrigashira Nakshatra together with Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga And Amrit Siddhi Yoga is being constructed. In these yogas, the results of worship or auspicious work done are returned many times greater.
Day of satisfaction of ancestors and charity
?️ Why is it necessary to offer tarpan on Amavasya?
According to Hindu beliefs, on Amavasya Tithi our ancestors are closest to the earth world. This day is like a boon for those who have Pitra Dosh in their horoscope, or who face frequent obstacles in their work. On this day, wake up early in the morning and take a bath in a holy river (or mix Ganga water in the bath water at home) and face south and offer tarpan mixed with black sesame seeds and barley in the water in the name of ancestors. After this, donate food, clothes and money to Brahmins, needy or poor as per your capacity.
Do worship Peepal tree on Somvati Amavasya.
There is a special tradition and tradition of worshiping the Peepal tree on the day of Somvati Amavasya. It is believed in the scriptures that Lord Vishnu resides in the root of the Peepal tree, Lord Shiva resides in the trunk and Lord Brahma resides in the tip.
On this day, women observe a fast to wish for the long life, good health and happiness and prosperity of their family. After taking bath in the morning, go near the Peepal tree, light a lamp of pure ghee there, apply tilak with turmeric and kumkum and meditate on Lord Vishnu. On this day, wrapping cotton thread or Kalava (Mauli) around the Peepal tree. revolved 108 times It has special importance to do. By doing this, the distances in marital life end and Goddess Lakshmi resides permanently in the house.