Margashirsha Amavasya 2024: Date, Significance, and Rituals Explained
Margashirsha Amavasya 2024: Date, Significance, and Rituals Explained
Margashirsha Amavasya, a sacred no-moon day in the Hindu calendar, will be observed on December 1, 2024. This auspicious day, which falls on the 15th day of Krishna Paksha in the Margashirsha month, holds deep spiritual and astrological importance.
The Amavasya Tithi begins at 10:29 AM on November 30 and concludes at 11:50 AM on December 1, making December 1 the main day for rituals and observances.
Significance and Rituals
Margashirsha, also known as Agrahayana or Agahan, is a revered month in Hindu tradition. Margashirsha Amavasya, or Agahan Amavasya, is a day to honor ancestors through rituals like Pitru Puja, Tila Tarpan, and Pind Daan. These practices are believed to liberate ancestral souls and bring peace.
Devotees worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, seeking blessings for peace and prosperity. Astrologically, the day is linked to Shani (Saturn), and performing Shani puja is said to reduce negative planetary effects.
Key rituals include taking a holy dip in sacred rivers, fasting, offering sesame seeds in flowing water, and conducting Tarpan for ancestors. Donating food, clothes, and essentials is also significant, generating positive karma. Devotees chant prayers, meditate, and offer Arghya to the sun at sunrise for divine blessings.
Astrological Benefits
Margashirsha Amavasya is seen as an opportunity to cleanse negative energies and mitigate Saturn’s adverse effects. Devotees believe these practices attract prosperity, positivity, and peace.
This day serves as a spiritual milestone, fostering a deeper connection with one’s ancestors while promoting harmony and well-being.
