Somvati Amavasya 2024: Things To Do On This Day To Please Ancestors
On Paush Somvati Amavasya, rituals like holy baths, charity, worship, fasting, and offerings for ancestors are observed. These practices are believed to appease displeased ancestors.
Somvati Amavasya 2024: Somvati Amavasya refers to the new moon day that falls on a Monday. The final Somvati Amavasya of 2024 will occur in the Pausha month. On this auspicious day, devotees take a holy dip in sacred rivers and perform rituals to seek relief from Pitra Dosh (ancestral karmic debt). This Amavasya is considered highly significant for appeasing ancestors and receiving their blessings.
Importance Of Somvati Amavasya:
Pitra Dosh in one’s horoscope is believed to bring various obstacles in life. By performing certain rituals on Somvati Amavasya, devotees can pacify their ancestors, seek their blessings, and alleviate Pitra Dosh.
Somvati Amavasya 2024 Date:
The last Somvati Amavasya of 2024 falls on Monday, December 30, 2024, during the Krishna Paksha of Pausha month. The Amavasya Tithi begins at 4:00 AM on December 30 and concludes at 3:56 AM on December 31. As per the Udaya Tithi (sunrise-based calculation), December 30 will be observed as Somvati Amavasya.
Rituals To Appease Ancestors On Somvati Amavasya:
Amavasya is dedicated to the ancestors and is considered an ideal day for rituals to ensure their peace and blessings. Here are some rituals suggested by experts for the Pausha Somvati Amavasya:
- Tarpan Ritual:
Begin the day by bathing early in the morning.
Offer tarpan (water offering) using black sesame seeds, white flowers, and kusha grass while remembering your ancestors.
Performing tarpan is believed to provide relief from Pitra Dosh. - Worship The Peepal Tree:
After bathing, pour water at the roots of a Peepal tree.
Offer prayers, perform seven circumambulations, and light a lamp using mustard oil mixed with black sesame seeds.
According to belief, the Peepal tree houses ancestral spirits, and serving it yields blessings akin to visiting sacred pilgrimages. - Recite the Pitra Chalisa:
Chant the Pitra Chalisa to pacify upset ancestors.
Organize meals for Brahmins and donate items such as black sesame seeds, curd, milk, clothes, fruits, and grains to the needy.
[Disclaimer: The content of this article is based solely on beliefs, and should be taken as general guidance. Individual experiences may vary. ABPLive.com does not assert the accuracy or validity of any claims or information presented. It is strongly recommended to consult a qualified expert before considering or implementing any information or belief discussed herein.]
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