Amavasya and Its Significance

According to Hindusm New Moon day is said to be as 'Amavasya'.It will come once in a month,according to hindusm their are many spritual bliefs and significance of Amavasya.Many festivals, the most famous being Diwali (the festival of lights), are observed on Amavasya.Many Hindus fast on Amavasya.This day is also devoted to their forefather's ,on this day peoples belongs to hindusm offer pray and food to them,and pray God for their soul calmness.Pitra and donations are done for the sake of happiness of the departed souls of the family.

Somavati Amavasya

An Amavasya falling on a Monday has a special significance in Hindu Religion. It is believed that a fast on this particular Amavasys would ward off widow-hood in women and to ensure Progeny. It is also believed that all desires could be fulfilled if one fasts on such an Amavasya.

Festivals on Amvasya

Their are many festivals according to puranas in hindusm fallen on this auspicious day of Amvasya.The most important festival Deepawali is also celebrated on day of Kartik Amvasya.As deepawali is the biggest festival of hindus and festival of lighting.Somvati Amvasya and sani jayanti is also fallen on the day of Amvasya.According to puranas their is great beliefs behind this festivals.

Month	Amavasya Date	Festivals
Paush	1 January (Wednesday)	Paush Amavasya
Magha	30 January (Thursday)	Mauni Amavasya
Phalguna	1 March (Saturday)	Shani Amavasya
Chaitra	30 March (Sunday)	Chaitra Amavasya
Vaishakha	29 April (Tuesday)	Vaishakha Amavasya
Jyeshtha	28 May (Wednesday)	Shani Jayanti
Ashadha	27 June (Friday)	Ashadha Amavasya
Shravana	26 July (Saturday)	Shani Amavasya / Hariyali Amavasya
Bhadrapada	25 August (Monday)	Somvati Amavasya
Ashwin	23 September (Tuesday)	Mahalaya Amavasya / Sarvapitri Amavasya
Kartik	23 October (Thursday)	Lakshmi Puja
Margashirsha	22 November (Saturday)	Shani Amavasya
Paush	21 December (Sunday)	Paush Amavasya

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