Chaitra Amavasya 2024:

Amavasya (known as New Moon Day in Hindu faith) is considered one of the holiest days in their faith; however it should not be used for ceremonies related to marriage, engagements, mundan or grisha pravesh. On April 8th this year’s Somvati Amavasya falls on Somvar which makes it Somvati Amavasya and it will also coincide with Chaitra Amavasya – making this date significant in terms of Solar Eclipse predictions!

Chaitra Amavasya is an important day in the Hindu calendar that happens in the Chaitra month, usually in March or April. It is the no-moon day.

This day is special for cultural and spiritual reasons, symbolizing new beginnings and the end of winter

The Importance of Chaitra

Amavasya Vrat and Rituals

Our country’s culture is rich and varied. Many religious activities happen on this day. People fast on Chaitra Amavasya to honor their ancestors.

Here are the rituals for this day:

Wake up early and bathe in a holy river, pond, or lake. Offer water to the Sun while saying prayers.

Fasting on this special day is important. Also, give food, clothes, and cows to those in need.

Donate food with Brahmins, poor people, cows, dogs, crows, and small children after the Shradh ceremony.

Try to remain silent on the fasting day.

Serve prasad like handmade kheer, puris, and vegetables.

It is good to fast, pray, and go on pilgrimages before and after Amavasya.

In the evening, place a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree. You can also offer blue flowers, black sesame seeds, black clothes, Urad dal, and mustard oil at the Shani temple.

Benefits of Fasting on Chaitra Amavasya Vrat

Fasting on this day helps to solve problems and brings peace and harmony.

It is believed that our ancestors come to the earth. We pray on Amavasya night and offer them food and water.

Spiritual rituals help to remove negative and evil spirits.

Spiritual healing is also done on this day, which improves physical and mental health.