Highlights
- This time Somvati Amavasya is falling on 30th May
- Vat Savitri fast is also being observed on this day
Somvati Amavasya 2022: According to the Hindu calendar, Amavasya falling in the month of Jyeshtha is considered very important. The one which falls on Monday is called Somvati Amavasya. This time Somvati Amavasya is falling on 30th May. The fruits of fasting done on this day, worship, bath, charity etc. are inexhaustible. But this year this date has an important significance since after a long wait, Vat Savitri Vrat is also falling on 30th May. On this day, married women keep a fast for the long life of their husbands. It is believed that this time Somvati Amavasya is very special as it is being considered the last Somvati Amavasya of the year 2022. Along with this, Sarvarthasiddhi and Sukarma Yoga are also being formed on this day. For those curious to know more about Somvati Amavasya, here are all the deets including-- date, time, shubh muhurat and pooja vidhi.
Somvati Amavasya date and Shubh Muhurat:
Date of Somvati Amavasya - 30th May 2022 Day, Monday
Amavasya date starts - 29th May 2022 from 02:54 pm
Amavasya date ends - 30 May 2022 till 04:59 pm
Somvati Amavasya Pooja Vidhi:
- On the day of Somvati Amavasya, wake up at Brahma Muhurta and take a bath after finishing all work.
- It would be better if you take a bath in the Ganges.
- If you are not able to go to take bath in the Ganges due to some reason, then take a bath by adding a little Ganga water to the bathing water at home.
- After this, offer Arghya to Lord Surya.
- Also, charity should be done on this day.
- For the peace of ancestors, on this day you can do Tarpan, Shradh etc. By doing this you will get the blessings of your ancestors.
Significance of Somvati Amavasya:
On the new moon day of any month, Shradh, tarpan and bathing are of great importance for the ancestors. Apart from this, bathing in the Ganges and doing charity on this day is auspicious. Along with this, there is also a law to worship Lord Shiva. Along with this, married women must worship the banyan tree.