The Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month is called Bhadrapada Amavasya. Amavasya has special significance in Indian culture and Hinduism, because this date is considered extremely auspicious for the Shradh and Tarpan of ancestors. Bhadrapada Amavasya is also known as ‘Kushgrahani Amavasya’. There is a tradition of collecting the holy Kusha grass on this day. On this Amavasya, the grass called Kusha is uprooted from river, pond, plains etc. and brought home for performing puja, rituals or Shradh throughout the year. This is the reason why it is also called Kushgrahani Amavasya.
Bhadrapada Somvati Amavasya 2024 date
The auspicious time of Somvati Amavasya of Bhadrapada month is starting from 12:44 am on 1st September 2024 which will continue till 2:34 am the next day on 2nd September 2024. Udayatithi has importance in Hindu religion, hence according to Udayatithi, this Amavasya will be celebrated on 2nd September. This time Bhadrapada Amavasya is falling on Monday, hence it is being called Somvati Amavasya.
Importance of Somvati Amavasya
Amavasya Tithi is considered to be the best for performing Shradh Karma. The Amavasya of Bhadrapada month falls just before Pitru Paksha. A few days after this Amavasya, Pitru Paksha begins. Therefore, the importance of this Amavasya increases even more. It is said that worshipping Lord Vishnu on the auspicious occasion of Bhadrapada Amavasya brings auspicious results. Pleased with this worship, along with God, the ancestors also bestow their blessings on the devotee.
Importance of donation on Somvati Amavasya
The tradition of donation has been going on for thousands of years in Sanatan Dharma, therefore, donation has been included in the essential aspects of human life in religious texts and scriptures. If we look at the mythological texts, the importance of donation is mentioned in the verses of various texts of Hinduism. People donate for peace of mind, fulfillment of wishes, attainment of virtue, freedom from the effects of planetary defects and to get the blessings of God.
But you get the virtue of donation only when the donation is given to the deserving person at the right time. The donation is done in the right way and with a true heart. The importance of donation has been explained in detail by Lord Vishnu in Garuda Purana.
Mentioning the importance of charity, it is said in the Kurma Purana–
स्वर्गायुर्भूतिकामेन तथा पापोपशान्तये।
मुमुक्षुणा च दातव्यं ब्राह्मणेभ्यस्तथाअवहम्।।
(That is to say, a person who desires heaven, long life and prosperity, and wishes to get rid of his sins and attain salvation, should donate generously to Brahmins and deserving persons.)
Donate these things on Somvati Amavasya
Donation is considered to be of great importance on Somvati Amavasya. It is said that donation of food grains and grains is the best on this auspicious day. On the auspicious occasion of Somvati Amavasya in the month of Bhadrapad, become a part of virtue by cooperating in the project of Narayan Seva Sansthan to donate food to the downtrodden, poor and handicapped children.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):-
Q. When is Somvati Amavasya of Bhadrapada month 2024 ?
A. Somvati Amavasya of Bhadrapada month is on 2 September 2024.
Q. To whom should donations be made on Somvati Amavasya ?
A. On Somvati Amavasya, donations should be made to Brahmins and helpless and poor people.
Q. What things should be donated on Somvati Amavasya ?
A. On the auspicious occasion of Somvati Amavasya, food grains, fruits etc. should be donated.
