Gatari Amavasya is a significant cultural event that is celebrated with great fanfare and enthusiasm in the state of Maharashtra. The occasion marks the new moon day, also known as Amavasya and falls typically in July or August in the Gregorian calendar. According to the Marathi calendar followed in Maharashtra, Gattari Amavasya occurs on Amavasya in the month of Ashadha. Gattari Amavasya 2024 falls on Sunday, August 4, before the holy month of Shravan begins in Maharashtra.

This day holds particular importance as it precedes the holy month of Shravan, during which many Hindus observe fasting and abstain from consuming non-vegetarian food and alcohol. Let us know more about Gatari Amavasya 2024 date and the significance of the occasion celebrated in Maharashtra.

Gatari Amavasya 2024 Date

Gatari Amavasya 2024 is celebrated on Sunday, August 4.

Gatari Amavasya Significance

Gatari Amavasya is a joyful occasion for the people of Maharashtra and is a time of feasting, celebration and community bonding. As it is the last day before the start of Shravan, many people fully use Gatari Amavasya and enjoy feasts and drinks. On Gatari Amavasya, people indulge in feasting, particularly on non-vegetarian food and drinks, as they prepare for a month of Shravan.

Families and friends gather to enjoy elaborate meals that often include meat, fish, and various delicacies. The following day marks the beginning of Shravan, a month dedicated to Lord Shiva, during which many people observe fasts, refrain from consuming meat and alcohol, and engage in various religious activities.

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