Somvati Amavasya
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Somvati Amavasya is a significant day in Hindu culture when people observe special rituals and offer prayers to seek the blessings of their ancestors and deities. It falls on a new moon day that occurs on a Monday (Somvar), making it a particularly auspicious occasion. Here is a short description of the Somvati Amavasya puja:
Date and Timing: Somvati Amavasya is observed on the new moon day (Amavasya) that falls on a Monday. Devotees wake up early and take a holy bath, preferably in a river or a sacred body of water.
Fasting: Many people choose to fast on this day, abstaining from food and water throughout the day. Some may consume only milk and fruits.
Puja and Rituals:
- Visit a Shiva temple: Devotees often visit Lord Shiva temples, as Mondays are dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Offer water to the Peepal tree: It is a common practice to water the Peepal tree and offer prayers to it, as it is considered sacred.
- Light a diya: Lighting an oil lamp in front of a Shiva lingam or in the house is a common practice.
- Offer prayers to ancestors: Devotees offer prayers and perform tarpana (offering water) to pay respects to their departed ancestors. This is believed to bring peace and blessings from the ancestors.
Somvati Amavasya is believed to have the power to remove negative influences, purify the soul, and bring blessings to those who observe the rituals with devotion. It is a day of spiritual significance and is observed with sincerity by many Hindus.
