Chaitra amavasya, Bhutadi Amavasya 2024: The first two days of the second week in April are very special from the religious point of view. Chaitra Amavasya is on Monday, 8 April 2024. Chaitra Navratri and Navasamvat 2081 will start on 9 April 2024. Chaitra Amavasya is the last day of the Hindu year. According to Garuda Purana, on Amavasya the ancestors come to the earth to visit their descendants. On this day, by offering food, donations and tarpan to Brahmins, the souls of the ancestors are satisfied and they get food.
The moon disappears on Amavasya, hence it is a dark night. This is the only Amavasya that comes in Chaitra which is also called Bhootadi Amavasya. Does it have any connection with ghosts, know its importance, bathing and donation auspicious time.
Bhutadi Amavasya 2024 Muhurat
According to the Panchang, Chaitra Amavasya will start on 8 April 2024 at 03.21 am and will end at 11.50 pm on 8 April 2024. This time it is Monday on Chaitra Amavasya, hence there will be a coincidence of Somvati Amavasya on this day.
- Bathing time – 04.32 am – 05.18 am
- Shraddha time – 11.58 am – 12.48 pm
Why is Chaitra Amavasya called Bhutadi Amavasya (Bhutadi Amavasya Significance)
According to the scriptures, the moon is not visible on the new moon night. Moon is the factor of mind. Because of this the mind remains disturbed on Amavasya. On Chaitra Amavasya, negative energies of Rajo and Tamo qualities are present on the earth throughout the day and night. It is believed that negative powers or unsatisfied spirits dominate people’s minds to fulfill their unfulfilled desires. Makes their body their target. The nature of these powers is very violent. This is the reason why Chaitra Amavasya is called Bhootadi Amavasya.
What to do on Bhutadi Amavasya (Bhutadi Amavasya Puja)
- It is important to take a river bath on Bhutri Amavasya to calm down the ferocity of the souls. Also, on this day, Lord Shiva should be anointed with water and milk. Chant the mantra Om Namah Shivay during worship. This keeps all kinds of obstacles away.
- On the day of Chaitra Amavasya, one should worship one’s ancestors along with Gods and Goddesses and Navgrahas i.e. Shraddha, Tarpan and donations etc. should be done for them. The ancestors are pleased with this.
- To prevent evil powers from taking over, chant Gayatri Mantra or Mahamrityunjaya Mantra on Bhootadi Amavasya. You can also recite Hanuman Chalisa. Due to its effect, negative forces do not wander around.
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