Somvati Amavasya February 2023 Date: Know Tithi Time, Shubh Muhurat, Importance & Significance
Somvati Amavasya February 2023 Date: The first Somvati Amavasya of the year 2023 will be observed on February 20. On this auspicious day, many devotees pray to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
Somvati Amavasya February 2023 Date: Amavasya is the new moon day in the Hindu calendar and since it falls on a Monday it is called Somvati Amavasya.
The first Somvati Amavasya of the year 2023 will be observed on February 20.
Somvati Amavasya Tithi Time/Shubh Muhurat
According to Panchang, the Phalguna, Krishna Amavasya
Begins - 04:18 PM, Feb 19
Ends - 12:35 PM, Feb 20
Somvati Amavasya Significance
On the auspicious day of Somvati Amavasya, many devotees pray to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu as they both have special significance.
Besides, many also worship Goddess Lakshmi on this day.
Somvati Amavasya Rituals
On Somvati Amavasya, devotees wake up early in the morning and take bath in a lake or river. And, if this is not feasible, one must mix Gangajal in bathing water and offer Arghya to the Sun after bathing.
Somvati Amavasya Puja Vidhi
According to Hindu mythology, it's advised to light a lamp in the temple after taking a bath and then offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.
Devotees should also meditate by chanting religious scriptures as much as possible on this day and make offerings and donations too.
Married women can observe fast on this day and offer prayers to the banyan tree for the healthier and longer life of their husbands, as per Hindu rituals.
Many also perform Rudrabhishek of Lord Shiva for peace and healthy life.
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