Amavasya In September 2024: Timings, Rituals, Significance, Dos, Don’ts, What To Know?

Amavasya is said to be a sacred and important day for Hindu religion. Being an inauspicious day for any new or positive work, Amavasya is purely dedicated to seeking blessings from the ancestors and forefathers. Also, people should reduce negativity in their lives by performing sacred rituals on the day.

It’s worth mentioning that Amavasya is calculated and observed as per the Hindu Tithis or Panchang. As Amavasya falls every month, you might be eager to know the Amavasya Date in June 2024. Keep reading the following article to know more about June Amavasya’s significance and the things you should and shouldn’t do on this day.

What Do You Mean By Amavasya?

Amvaysa tithi, having an irresistible importance in the Hindu culture, is said to be the “No Moon Day.” Sometimes, this is also termed “New Moon Day.” This resembles the moon completing its cycle. When there is no visible illumination of the moon neither you can see the moon in the sky, it’s Amavasya.  

You must know that Amavasya is a Sanskrit word that can be illustrated word by word. The “a” in Amavasya denotes the “absence of.” The term “ma” in the word resembles another name for the moon according to the Sanskrit language. The “vasya/ vas” term denotes to be dwelled or simply “to be put on.” In this way, the “Amavasya” word denotes the whole phenomena. 

Amavasya In June 2024: What’s So Special?

So, we’re here to talk about Amavasya Day in June 2024. According to the Hindu calendar, this is the Jyestha month, observed in June 2024. This month, the Jyestha Amavasya tithi will commence on the 5th of June with the timing 07.55 PM. The tithi will end at 06.07 PM on the 6th of June 2024. 

As the Hindu days are observed with the Udaya Tithi, Jyestha Amavasya will fall on the 6th of June 2024. Jyestha Amavasya is special due to Shani Jayanti’s celebration and Vat Savitri Vrat’s observance on this day only. Female devotees observing the Vat Savitri fast should worship Lord Yama. 

List of Amavasya In 2024

Here’s the list of all the Amvasyas occurring in 2024. We’ve mentioned the start date and time as well as the end date and time. Take a look at the following table:

Amavasya	Start Date & Time	End Date & Time
Pausha Amavasya	10th January, 8:11 pm	11th January, 5:27 pm
Magha Amavasya	9th February, 8:02 am	10th February, 4:29 am
Phalguna Amavasya	9th March, 6:18 pm	10th March, 2:30 pm
Somvati Amavasya	8th April, 3:21 am	8th April, 11:50 pm
Vaishakha Amavasya	7th May, 11:41 am	8th May, 8:51 am
Jyestha Amavasya	5th June, 7:55 pm	6th June, 6:07 pm
Ashadha Amavasya	5th July, 4:58 am	6th July, 4:27 am
Hariyali Amavasya	3rd August, 3:51 pm	4th August, 4:43 pm
Somvati Amavasya	2nd September, 5:22 am	3rd September, 7:25 am
Mahalaya Amavasya	1st October, 9:39 pm	3rd October, 12:19 am
Second Amavasya	31st October, 3:53 pm	1st November, 6:17 pm
Margashirsha Amavasya	30th November, 10:30 am	1st December, 11:51 am
Pausha Amavasya	30th December, 4:02 am	31st December, 3:56 am

Significance of Amavasya In Hindu Religion 

As mentioned already, the Amavasya holds a special significance in Hindu culture and spirituality. Being the new moon day, it not only brings reverence but caution remains vital on the Amavasya day. Here’s what practices and rituals make Amavasya so significant:

• Spiritual Practices: Amavasya Day is believed to be the best one to observe spiritual practices and work on self-reflection. Many people observe fast and indulge themselves in prayers, meditation, charity, etc. All these practices help in spiritual growth. 
• Natural Phenomenon: Apart from the spiritual and astrological beliefs, Amavasya also symbolizes natural phenomena. We can’t see the moon’s illumination even though it’s present there on Amavasya night. This shows the cycle of renewal and the impermanent nature of life. 
• Astrological Significance: Amavasya tithi holds strong astrological significance. As the period is linked with the reduction phase of the moon, people believe it to be inauspicious for numerous positive ventures and decisions. In contrast, this time is best to engage in spiritual activities, healing, etc. 
• Remedies for Malefic Influences: Amavasya is suitable for performing remedies for malefic influences. People having inappropriate positions of the moon in their birth charts perform remedies including prayers, fast, offerings, etc. These remedies are often associated with Lord Shiva and Saturn to reduce negative impacts. 
• Honoring Ancestors: According to Hindu beliefs, this day is dedicated to honor the ancestors. People believe that the deceased ancestors’ souls roam around and often visit their people. So, people are suggested to perform Pind Daan, Pitru Tarpan, etc. Through this, they seek blessings from their deceased ancestors.

Important Dos and Don’ts On Amavasya In June 2024

Here are the lists of some important dos and don’ts for the Amavsya tithi 2024:

The Dos:

• You should perform prayers and spiritual activities to please your ancestors.
• Indulge in charity and provide donations to the needy people around you. 
• You should offer daan and food to the priests or Brahmins. 
• Taking a bath in the Holy Ganga River is also considered beneficial. 
• You should also offer prayers, water, etc. to the Lord Shiva and Moon. 

The Don’ts:

• Auspicious activities like engagement, marriage, and shaving ceremonies (mundan) should be avoided on Amavasya.
• Griha Pravesh or shifting to a new house is also avoided.
• Avoid eating any type of non-vegetarian food or consuming alcohol. 
• Keep yourself away from any harmful activity on Amavasya. 

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