Somvati Amavasya, 15 June 2026

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Brahma Vishnu Shiva

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Somvati Amavasya, Amasomvar Vrat, is an auspicious to perform Shiva Puja and many other pujas mentioned in the Scriptures. Somvati Amavasya is observed on the No Moon which falls on Somavar (Monday). In June 2026, Somvati Amavasya date is June 15.

R E L A T E D

15 June Somvati Amavasya is Adhik Jyeshta Maas Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendars & Telugu, Kannada, Marathi and Gujarati calendars. And this Amavasya is Aani Amavasai in Tamil calendar, Mithunam Month Amavasya in Malayalam calendar and Jyeshto Month Amabashya in Bengali Panji.

Amavasai begins at 12.19 PM on 14 June and ends at 8.23 AM on 15 June 2026.

The importance or significance of Somvati Amavasya

The importance and significance of Somvati Amavasya is narrated by Bhishma to Dharma Raj in the Mahabharat. Devotees believe that taking a holy dip in sacred rivers such as Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri would considered as highly auspicious.

Performing ritual bath in holy rivers on the day of Somavati Amavasya would provide prosperity, make free from diseases and give peace to souls of ancestors.

Read more about the importance of Somvati Amavasya in this previous article…

Somvati Amavasya Vrat Katha

The story, vrat katha of Somvati Amavasya is associated with the daughter of a moneylender and a washerwoman… The story goes like this…. Read full story

Here are the mantras (Sankalpa Mantras) to be chanted during Somvati Amavasya Puja.

Somvati Amavasya 2026

Preparing for Somvati Amavasya requires gathering a specific set of traditional items, primarily for the Peepal tree worship and ancestral offerings. Having your core inventory of samagri ready the night before ensures the morning rituals flow smoothly.

Puja Samagri (Items Required)

Here are the essential items you will need for a complete observance:

  • For the Main Thali: Roli (kumkum), sandalwood paste (chandan), unbroken rice (akshat), camphor (kapoor), and incense sticks (agarbatti or dhoop).

  • For the Peepal Tree (The core items): A spool of raw white cotton thread (kaccha sut), black sesame seeds (kale til), raw milk, and fresh water in a copper vessel (lota).

  • Offerings: Seasonal fruits, a sweet dish (naivedya), and fresh flowers.

  • For Lighting: Earthen lamps (diyas) and cow ghee or mustard oil with cotton wicks (bati).

  • For Ancestral Tarpan: Kusha grass and additional black sesame seeds.

Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi

The rituals are best performed in the early hours of the morning. Ensure you maintain a calm and devotional mindset throughout the process.

1.Brahma Muhurta Snan: Before sunrise.

Wake up early during the Brahma Muhurta (around 4:00 AM to 4:45 AM). Take a purifying bath. If you cannot visit a sacred river, add a few drops of Gangajal (holy water) to your bathwater at home. Wear clean, fresh clothes afterward.

2.Surya Arghya: Offering to the Sun God.

At sunrise, fill a copper vessel with water, a pinch of roli, akshat, and red flowers. Face east and offer this water to Lord Surya while chanting the Surya Mantra or Gayatri Mantra.

3.Peepal Tree Worship:

Visit a nearby Peepal tree. Mix the raw milk, water, and black sesame seeds in your copper lota. Pour this mixture onto the roots of the tree as an offering to the holy trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva).

4.The 108 Parikramas: Circumambulation.

Take the raw cotton thread (kaccha sut). Walk around the trunk of the Peepal tree 108 times, continuously wrapping the thread around it with each lap. Keep a focused mind and pray for your family’s well-being and longevity.

5.Pitru Tarpan: Honoring Ancestors.

Face south (the direction of Yama and ancestors). Using water, black sesame seeds, and Kusha grass, offer water from your hands to honor your departed ancestors and seek their blessings.

6.Daan: Charitable Giving.

Donate food items (like grains or fruits), clothes, or money to Brahmins or those in need. Charity on this specific day is considered highly meritorious.

7.Evening Aarti and Chanting:

In the evening, light a ghee diya at your home altar. This is a powerful time to listen to or chant traditional devotional hymns—such as the Shiva Panchakshara Stotram or Hanuman Chalisa—to close the day’s observance.

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2 Comments

  1. Basabi says:
    March 11, 2013 at 11:19 am

    somvati amavasya in 2024 right time for puja

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  2. Anirvan says:
    March 11, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    after puja what i eat in somvati amavasya

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