Jyeshtha Amavasya is an important observance in the Hindu calendar, occurring during the no-moon day (Amavasya) of the Jyeshtha month. It is observed every year by Hindus across the globe. This year, Jyeshtha Amavasya falls on June 6, 2024. This day holds deep spiritual significance and is marked by various religious rituals and traditions. As we observe this day, let's learn more about the day's history and significance. Vat Savitri 2024 Images and Savitri Amavasya HD Wallpapers for Free Download Online: Share Savitri Brata Wishes, Greetings, Messages and Quotes With Family and Friends.

Jyeshtha Amavasya 2024 Date & Shubh Muhurat

Jyeshtha Amavasya falls in the Hindu month of Jyeshtha, which typically corresponds to May or June in the Gregorian calendar. The exact date varies each year based on the lunar calendar. In 2024, Jyeshtha Amavasya will be observed on June 6, 2024.

The auspicious time for bathing on this day is from 04:02 am to 04:42 am. On the day of Amavasya, take a bath, worship Lord Vishnu and the ancestors and finally offer things dear to them.

Significance of Jyeshtha Amavasya

Jyeshtha Amavasya is celebrated with great reverence and is considered an auspicious day for various spiritual practices.  Jyeshtha Amavasya is seen as an ideal time for spiritual cleansing and self-reflection. Devotees engage in fasting, meditation, and prayers to purify their minds and souls.

One of the most important rituals performed on Jyeshtha Amavasya is Pitra Tarpan. This ritual involves offering water, sesame seeds, and food to ancestors (Pitras). Jyeshtha Amavasya is considered a favourable time for starting new ventures and making important decisions.

Jyeshtha Amavasya Puja Vidhi & Observance

  • Acts of charity and helping the needy are highly encouraged on Jyeshtha Amavasya. Offering food, clothes, and other essentials to the underprivileged is seen as a way to earn spiritual merit and attract divine blessings.

  • Many devotees observe a day-long fast, abstaining from food and sometimes even water, to demonstrate their devotion and seek blessings.

  • Visiting temples and participating in special events and rituals conducted there is a common practice on Jyeshtha Amavasya.

  • This ritual involves offering water and sesame seeds to ancestors while reciting specific mantras.

  • In the evening, devotees light clay lamps and place them at home altars and temple premises. Shani Jayanti 2024 Date, Shubh Muhurat and Puja Timings: Know the Significance of the Day That Marks The Birth Anniversary of Lord Shani or Shanidev.

Jyeshtha Amavasya is a day of celebration and spiritual significance, marked by rituals, fasting, and communal prayers. Sharing Jyeshtha Amavasya 2024 wishes and greetings enhances the celebratory atmosphere, spreading joy and positivity. As we honour our ancestors and seek divine blessings, Jyeshtha Amavasya reminds us of the importance of spirituality, charity, and togetherness.

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