There are 13 Amavasya in 2023 – one in each month as per Gregorian calendar and a couple of Amavasyas in August. Amavasya has great significance in Hindu rituals and Hindu calendar. Ashada Amavasya is referred to as Chukkala Amavasya; Shravana Amavasya is celebrated as Polala Amavasya (Bail Pola), Bhadrapada / Ashwin Amavasya is observed […]
Amavasya
Significance of Amavasya
Amavasya means a no moon day, since during that day, moon would not be visible in the skies. Amavasya is also meant for performing Pitru Tarpana Rituals in the temple tanks, which means, performing rituals to our ancestors. Amavasya which occurs during Diwali is considered as very auspicious, and also the Mahalaya Amavasya, Aadi and […]
Bhanu Amavasya | Bhanuvara Amavasya
Bhanu Amavasya (Bhanuvara Amavasya) is the No Moon which falls on Sunday. It has some special significance in Hinduism. In 2022, Bhanu Amavasya falls on 2 January and 25 September. In 2022, Poush Amavasya falls on 2 January (It is ‘Margashira Amavasya’ as per Amavasyant Panchangams). 25 September is Ashwin Amavasya (Bhadrapad Amavasya in Amavasyant […]
Amavasya June 2022 date, Time
Amavasya is June 2022 is Ashada Amavasya (No Moon in Ashad Maas) in North Indian Hindi calendars and Jyeshta Amavasya (Amavasya in Jyeshta Mahina) in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu calendars. Amavasya June 2022 date is June 28-29. Amavasya Time – begins at 5.52 AM on 28 June and ends at 8.21 AM on 29 […]
Lets do Good Deeds on Amavasya days
Let’s do lot of good deeds during Amavasya Days, by worshipping our Kula Devata (Family Deity), and our Ishta Devata (Beloved Deity). We have to worship Lord Chandra Bhagavan also during Amavasya days, since Amavasya is called as a no moon day. Pitru Tharpanam must be done by those who don’t have father/mother, and after […]
Shani Amavasya 2022 | Shanaischari Amavasya
Shani Amavasya is a No Moon day which falls on Shanivar, Saturday. It is very auspicious to perform Shiva Pujan, Shani Pujan, Navagraha Pujan, Hanuman Pujan, Devi Puja and Pitru Tharpanam. In 2022, Shani Amavasya falls twice – in April and August. Shani Amavasya – 30 April 2022 This Shani Amavasya is Chaitra Amavasya as […]
Amavasya 2022 | Amavasya 2022 dates | Amavasya Vrat
There are 13 Amavasya in 2022 – one in each month as per Gregorian calendar and a couple of Amavasyas in August. Amavasya has great significance in Hindu rituals and Hindu calendar. In 2022, Amavasya begins with Pausha Amavasya and ends with Pausha Amavasya as per Hindi Calendars. Ashada Amavasya is referred to as Chukkala […]
Benefits of Amavasya Tharpanam
What are the Benefits of Amavasya Tharpanam? Why Amavasya Tharpanam is performed? Hindus take the religious service of priests associated with temples in order to perform rituals during the days of Amavasya. It is to be noted that the Amavasya rituals are conducted in a power manner by the priest for the benefits of the individual […]
Darsha Amavasya
Darsha Amavasya is the most auspicious day for Pitru Karyas such as Pitru Tharpanam, Pinda Daan, etc. Also known as Pitru Karya Amavasya, Darsha Amavasya is the day on which Moon is absent in the sky. There will not be Chandra Darshan on this day at all. Darsha Amavasya is utmost beneficial for Pitru Karya. […]
Amavasya Vrat Katha | Story of Acchoda & Barhisada Pitrs
As per the Vishnu Dharma Shastra, there is a special mention regarding Amavasya as the day largely marked for souls of the forefathers or the Pitrus. This particular day is widely dedicated to the worship or remembrance of the forefathers. The day is also marked for performing the rites, rituals and prayer for the departed […]
Amavasya 2018 | Amavasya Vrat dates
There are 12 Amavasya in 2018 – one in each month as per Gregorian calendar. Amavasya has great significance in Hindu rituals and Hindu calendar. Ashada Amavasya is referred to as Chukkala Amavasya; Shravana Amavasya is celebrated as Polala Amavasya (Bail Pola), Bhadrapada / Ashwin Amavasya is observed as Mahalaya Amavasya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya). Somvati […]
Shani Amavasya – 18 November 2017
Shani Amavasya is a No Moon day which falls on Shanivar, Saturday. 18 November 2017 is Shani Amavasya. Shani Amavasya – 18 November 2017 This Shani Amavasya is Kartika Amavasya as per the Amavasyant Panchangam followed in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat. It is Margashirsha Amavasya as per North Indian Hindi calendars (Purnimant […]
Amavasya 2017 | Amavasya Vrat
There are 12 Amavasya in 2017 – one in each month and twice in September. Amavasya has great significance in Hindu rituals and Hindu calendar. Ashada Amavasya is referred to as Chukkala Amavasya; Shravana Amavasya is celebrated as Polala Amavasya (Bail Pola), Bhadrapada / Ashwin Amavasya is observed as Mahalaya Amavasya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya). Somvati […]
Amavasya Upavas, Fasting on No Moon
Why is Amavasya Upavaas, Fasting on Amavasya (No Moon) performed? What is the importance of Amavasya Upvaas Vrat? According to the Hindu religious calendar, the Amavasya, the new moon night perfectly falls at the starting of new lunar month that is lasting for about 30 days. It is to be noted that this particular calendar […]
Amavasya 2015 | Amavasai 2015 dates
List of Amavasya 2015 dates is given here. Amavasya 2015 calendar begins with Magha Amavasya and ends with Margashirsha Amavasya. There are 12 Amavasya in 2015 – one in each month. Amavasya has great significance in Hinduism. Ashada Amavasya is referred to as Chukkala Amavasya; Shravana Amavasya is celebrated as Polala Amavasya (Bail Pola), Bhadrapada […]
Amavasya, 27 June 2014
Today, 27 June 2014 is Amavasya (Ashada Amavasya, Jyeshta Amavasya, Aani Amavasai, Midhuna Maasa Vavu, Ashar Amabashya). Amavasya June 2014 date is June 27. Amavasya Time – begins at 12.07 PM on 26th June and ends at 1.38 PM on 28th June . Amavasya is June 2014 is Jyeshta Amavasya (No Moon in Ashada Month) in […]
Amavasya, 30 January 2014
Today, 30 January 2014 is Amavasya (Mauni Amavasya, Magha Amavasya, Pausha Amavasya). This Amavasya is also observed as Mauna Vrat in North Indian places. This Amavasya is referred to as Magh Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendars. Mauna Amavasya coincides with Paush Amavasya in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra. This Amavasya is considered a […]
Amavasya, 1 January 2014
January 1, 2014 is Amavasya (Today). Amavasya is the No Moon in Hindu Calendar. It is Paush Amavasya, Margashirsha Amavasya, Margazhi Amavasya, Dhanu Maasa Amavasya. As per North Indian Hindi calendars, this Amavasya falls in Paush Month and in Amavasyant calendars it is Margashirsha Month. In Malayalam calendar, this Amavasya is Dhanu Maasa Amavasya and […]
Amavasya 2014, Amavasai 2014 dates
Amavasya 2014, Amavasya 2014 dates, No Moon in 2014, Amavasai 2014 List, Amavasya 2014 Calendar. The year 2014 begins with Paush Amavasya. Timings of New Moon in 2014. Amavasya is highly auspicious for Pitru Tharpanam, Pinda Daan and other rituals related to dead ancestors. There are 13 Amavasya in 2014 – two each in January […]
Amavasya, 5 September 2013 (Today)
Today, 5 September 2013 is Amavasya, No Moon in Hindu calendar. It is Bhadrapada Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendars and Shravana Amavasya in Marathi, Telugu, Kannada and Gujarati calendars. In North India, this Amavasya is observed as Pithori Amavasya / Bail Pola Amavasya. Vrishabha Pujan (worshipping the cow and ox) is the main ritual […]