Amavasya of the month of Ashadha: Amavasya has special significance in Hinduism. According to the Hindu calendar, the last date of the Krishna Paksha of every month is called Amavasya. On this day people take holy bath and offer prasad to their ancestors. Therefore, on the new moon day, there is a tradition of bathing in the holy river, donating to the poor and keeping a fast. It is believed that by doing this you can get the blessings of your ancestors and give peace to their souls.
Amavasya day falls on Friday, July 9. Let us know more about Amavasya date, timing and fasting rituals:
Ashadh new moon or full moon day date and Auspicious Time
The Amavasya of Ashadh month, which started from 25th June 2021, is on 9th July at 5:16 am. Amavasya Tithi (auspicious timing) will end the next day on Saturday, July 10 at 06:46 am. The fast of Ashadh Amavasya should be observed on Friday, July 9. The fast will be broken on July 10.
rules For Prayer and Charity
In Hinduism, fasting and charity are performed on Ashadha Amavasya to ensure that the souls of the ancestors rest in peace. At the end of the month of Ashadh, the monsoon season begins. Chaturmas also starts from this month. There are special rules for saluting the ancestors on the new moon of the month of Ashadha. On the new moon day of Ashadha, after bathing in the holy river, Arghya should be offered to the Sun and the ancestors should be offered tarpan. After this, keep a fast for the whole day and donate it to the needy people. It is believed that lighting a mustard oil lamp under the Ficus Dharma (Peepal) tree in the evening on this day brings peace to the souls of the ancestors. Light a lamp and worship the ancestors.
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