Amavasya, often referred to as the new moon day or the day without a moon, is regarded as a highly lucky day for making prayers to our ancestors. Vaishakh Amavasya, which occurs every year in April, began today and will end tomorrow (Thursday). Tomorrow will also see the solar eclipse of 2023, although India wont be able to see it. All auspicious Vaishakh Amavasya actions can be finished during the day since there wont be a sutak.Date and TimeThe Amavasya will begin at 11.23 am on April 19 and ends at 9.14 am on April 20, according to the Hindu Panchang.Significance of the dayAccording to the Hindu scripture known as the Garuda Purana, Lord Vishnu declared that on this day of Amavasya, our ancestors come to Earth. Therefore, to please them, descendants should pray and provide food. On this day, people fast and perform puja in remembrance of their ancestors. Another popular belief is that one can atone for past crimes by keeping a fast. Shraddh rites are carried out on Amavasya to appease and honour ancestors. Kaal Sarp Dosh puja is also conducted on this day.Puja and ritualsTake a bath to begin your day at Brahma Muhurat. You may choose to fast as well. Then make a prayer to the Lord Sun. Try offering sesame seeds to the water of the holy river and the peepal tree. To help the impoverished and Brahmans, one can also provide food and clothing. For the birds, scatter some seeds or bajra.There is a total of 12 Amavasyas in a year, once a month. Every month is referred to by its common name following the Hindu months. Here is a list of this years dates and times.April 20, Thursday, Amavasya Tithi Timing: Apr 19, 11:24 AM – Apr 20, 9:42 AMMay 19, Friday, Amavasya Tithi Timing: May 18, 9:43 PM – May 19, 9:23 PMJune 18, Sunday, Amavasya Tithi Timing: Jun 17, 9:12 AM – Jun 18, 10:07 AMJuly 17, Monday, Amavasya Tithi Timing: Jul 16, 10:08 PM – Jul 18, 12:01 AMAugust 16, Wednesday, Amavasya Tithi Timing: Aug 15, 12:43 PM – Aug 16, 3:08 PMSeptember 14, Thursday, Amavasya Tithi Timing: Sep 14, 4:49 AM – Sep 15, 7:09 AMOctober 14, Saturday, Amavasya Tithi Timing: Oct 13, 9:51 PM – Oct 14, 11:25 PMNovember 13, Monday, Amavasya Tithi Timing: Nov 12, 2:45 PM – Nov 13, 2:57 PMDecember 12, Tuesday, Amavasya Tithi Timing: Dec 12, 6:24 AM – Dec 13, 5:02 AMAmavasya is regarded as a significant day in the Hindu lunar calendar and has immense religious significance in Hinduism.
