Somvati Amavasya 2023: Somvati Amavasya 20 February 2023, the first Somvati Amavasya of the year will be celebrated on Monday. On this day, there is a special significance of taking a bath in the river Ganga or any other holy river. On this day, offerings and donations are also made to ancestors. According to the Hindu calendar, Falgun month is the last month, therefore chanting mantras and penance have special importance in this month.
On this day married women observe a fast for the long life of their husbands and circumambulate the Peepal tree. The lord of this date is considered as Pitra. By taking a bath on this day, one gets freedom from Pitra Dosh, Kalsarp Dosh. With the grace of the ancestors, happiness and prosperity comes in the family.
In 2023 three Somvati Amavasyas will be formed.
First Yoga on February 20,
Second Yoga on July 17,
Third yoga on 13 November.
Falgun Somvati Amavasya Muhurat
Start date – 19 February 2023, Time – 04.18 pm
Date closing – 20 February 2023, Time – 12.35 pm
donation time – February 20 morning 07.00 – morning 08.25
Pooja Muhurta – February 20 morning 09.50 – 11.15 morning
Shiva Yoga – 20 February 2023 from 11.03 am to 21 February 2023 at 06.57 am
Do Tarpan on Amavasya
On the day of Somvati Amavasya, holy bath and donation as well as tarpan etc. have special importance. On this day, after bath, tarpan etc. must be done for the peace of the soul of the ancestors. It is believed that by doing this one gets the blessings of happiness and prosperity in life and the forefathers are pleased. Also, by worshiping Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati on this day, all wishes are fulfilled and all sorrows in life are destroyed. With this, sadhaks get freedom from many types of defects. Worship of Peepal tree also has special significance on this day.
You can also wish for happiness and prosperity by keeping the fast of Somvati Amavasya for the long life of your husband.
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