Somvati Amavasya 2021: When is Somvati Amavasya, know its importance and auspicious time

In Hinduism, both Amavasya and Purnima dates have special significance. Amavasya falls on the Krishna Paksha Tithi of every month. This time Amavasya is falling on Monday. Therefore, it is being called Somavati Amavasya. Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva. On this day there are crowds of devotees in Shiva temples. At the same time, some people observe fast on Monday. This time Amavasya is on Monday, due to which its importance has increased further.

On the day of Amavasya, one should wake up early in the morning and bathe in the holy river and perform charity. Doing charity on this day brings happiness and prosperity to the house. Let's know about the auspicious time and importance of Somavati Amavasya.

Somvati Amavasya auspicious time

The start of Amavasya Tithi - 11 April 2021 is from 06:00 on Sunday morning to 12 April 2021, from 8 am on Monday.

Importance of Somvati Amavasya

On the day of Somvati Amavasya, Suhagin women fast for the long life of their husbands. Apart from this, the fathers are also offered tarpan. It also blesses you with the fathers. It is believed that if there is Pitradosh in someone's horoscope, then worshiping on this day is considered auspicious. Worshiping on the day of Somavati Amavasya by law-legislation provides freedom from Pitridosh. Apart from this, it should be necessary to worship Mahadev as it is a Monday.

What measures should be taken

1. Bathing in the holy river has special significance on Somavati Amavasya. If you cannot bathe in the holy river, then take Gangajal in water and bathe at home. After this, Arghya should be offered to the Sun. By doing this, you are protected from diseases.

2. It is believed that Lord Vishnu resides in the Peepal tree. On this day, Peepal tree should be worshiped. Due to this, there is happiness and prosperity in the house.

3. On this special day one should worship Tulsi tree along with Shiva and Parvati. On the day of Somavati Amavasya, one should do circumambulation around the basil tree 108 times. By doing this, there is no problem of money in the house.