Amavasya, also known as the new moon day, is a significant day in Hinduism, particularly for performing ancestral rituals and seeking peace for the souls of forefathers. This year, Amavasya falls on May 7, 2024, and May 8, 2024. Here, we will provide you with the necessary details about the date, time, subh muhurta, puja vidhi, and significance of this important day.
Date and Time
The Amavasya tithi begins on May 7, 2024, at 11:40 AM and ends on May 8, 2024, at 8:51 AM.
Significance
Amavasya is considered a powerful day for performing ancestral rituals, observing fasts, and performing special pujas. It is believed that by performing these rituals, one can ensure peace and prosperity in their home. The day is dedicated to the worship of ancestors and forefathers, and various activities like Pitru Puja, Pitru Tarpan, Pind Daan, and other rituals are performed to honor them.
Subh Muhurat
The subh muhurta for performing Pitru Puja is during the Madhyahna time, which is on May 7, 2024. This is the best time to perform the puja and offer tarpan to the ancestors.
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Puja Vidhi
To perform the puja, follow these steps:
- Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath.
- Prepare sattvik food and invite Brahmins at home.
- Give the first roti or chapati to a cow.
- The priest or Brahmin then performs Pitru Tarpan and offers food to Brahmins.
- Give clothes and dakshina to the priest and touch his feet to seek blessings.
- Performing hawana or yajna on this day is also considered auspicious.
- Organize Pitru Gayatri on this day to remove Pitru Dosha.
- Feeding dogs, crows, and ants is also an important part of the ritual.
Importance
Amavasya is considered a significant day in Hinduism because it is dedicated to the worship of ancestors and forefathers. Performing rituals on this day is believed to bring peace and prosperity to the home. Additionally, taking a holy bath in the Ganga river is considered meritorious, and worshipping the Peepal tree is believed to bring good results.
FAQs
- What is Amavasya?: Amavasya is a Hindi word that means “new moon day.” It is the day in the lunar phase when the moon is not visible.
- When is Vaishakha Amavasya 2024?: Vaishakha Amavasya will be observed on May 7, 2024.
- What is the significance of Amavasya?: In Hindu religion, Amavasya is considered a powerful day for performing ancestral rituals, observing fasts, and performing special pujas.