Somvati Amavasya is an auspicious day for Hindus to seek blessings from their ancestors and alleviate Pitra Dosh. The last Somvati Amavasya of 2024 falls on Monday, December 30, during the Pausha month. Devotees perform rituals and take a holy dip in sacred rivers to seek relief from ancestral karmic debt and ensure the peace and blessings of their ancestors.
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.
The Hindu calendar marks the beginning of the new year with the month of Chaitra, which holds special significance in Hindu religion. According to the calendar, the first Somvati Amavasya and solar eclipse of 2024 fall during this month. With the upcoming Chaitra Month beginning on 25 March, here's a list of major fasts and festivals that will take place in 2024 including Bhai Dooj, Ganesh Chaturthi, Good Friday, and Easter.