Amavasya Vrat 2022 • Significance of Amavasya

Amavasya (Hindi: अमावस्या, Tamil: அமாவாசை, Malayalam: അമാവാസി, Telugu: అమావాస్య, Gujarati: અમાવાસ્યા) in Sanskrit means "day of new moon". It also means "belonging to the new moon or its festival".

In Indian culture, especially among Hindus the day and night of Amavasya holds great significance. Many festivals and vrats or fastings are associated with the Amavasya tithi. One of the most popular and brightest festival of India - Diwali, falls on the amavasya of Indian calendar month of Karthik.

Next Amavasya is on May 30, Monday

Amavasya time on May 30 - May 29, 2:55 pm to May 30, 5:00 pm

Amavasya in May, 2022 is Somvati Amavasya as it falls on Monday (Somwar). Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva and therefore, Somvati Amavasya vrat observed by married women on this day is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Amavasya in May 2022 is Jyeshta amavasya, the day is also celebrated as Shani Jayanti. In north India, the famous Vat Savitri Vrat is observed by women during Jyeshta amavasya.

Jyeshta Amavasya (May 30) - Tithi start and end timing

After May 30, amavasya in June falls on June 29, 2022, Wednesday.

The day of amavasya is held in reverence by many and is believed to be the most auspicious day to offer shraddh and pay homage to one's ancestors, especially dead parents.

Some of the most popular observances and important amavasya dates are Mauni Amavasya, Shani Jayanti, Vat Savitri Vrat, Bhaumvati Amavasya, Lakshmi puja (Diwali), Hariyali Amavasya, Mahalaya Amavasya (Pitru Paksha).

Of all the amavasya days, an amavasya falling on Monday (somvara) is considered most auspicious. Know as Somvati Amavasya, fasting and observing vrat (Somvati Amavasya Vrat) on this day is considered most meritorious. Taking holy dip in waters of the sacred rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, Krishna or Kaveri. On the day of Somvati Amavasya, 1000s of devotees throng religious places like Haridwar, Varanasi etc.

All Amavasya dates in 2022 and Amavasya Tithi Timing