Somvati Amavasya 2024: Amavasya date of Chaitra month will be the first Amavasya of the year. Amavasya date of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month is falling on Monday, 08 April, hence Somvati Amavasya on that day. 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. According to astrology, people whose ancestors are angry suffer from Pitra Dosh. Many types of crises come in their life, with this their progress comes to a halt.
How to please ancestors on Amavasya?
To please the ancestors on the day of Somvati Amavasya, one should wake up in the morning and take bath. After this, touch the Peepal tree in the morning and worship it. Remember the ancestors and offer them water. Use black sesame, white flowers and kush in tarpan. By offering tarpan the ancestors are satisfied and they become happy and give blessings.
Remedies to be taken on Somvati Amavasya
Rahu Stotra should be recited on the day of Somvati Amavasya. On the day of Somvati Amavasya, a mustard oil lamp should be lit on the Peepal tree. Lighting a lamp reduces the ill effects of Rahu.
Peepal worship on Somvati Amavasya
On the day of Somvati Amavasya, worship the Peepal tree after bathing and donating. According to religious belief, Lord Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma Dev reside in the Peepal tree. By worshiping Peepal tree on Amavasya day, all the sorrows end and one attains salvation.
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Which trick should be done on Amavasya day?
On Amavasya day, light a ghee lamp in the north-east corner of the house. The lamp should remain lit from sunrise to sunset. On this day, lighting a ghee lamp with 2 grains of saffron and cloves helps in pleasing Goddess Lakshmi and removing financial difficulties.
Ways to please ancestors
On the day of Somvati Amavasya, after taking bath and donating, plant an Ashoka tree. To please the ancestors, plant an Ashoka tree on Somvati Amavasya. On this day, worship Lord Vishnu and chant his mantra Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya Namah to provide salvation to the ancestors.