The Bhadrapad Somvati Amavasya is a highly auspicious date for honouring ancestors and receiving their blessings. On this day, devotees perform rituals during the sacred time of Brahma Muhurat and observe fasts for the wellbeing of their husbands and children. This year, the Bhadrapad Somvati Amavasya falls on September 2, 2024 and it is believed that performing specific rites on this day can alleviate sorrows and bring prosperity into one's life.