Somvati Amavasya Vrat Katha: Know the legend associated with this significant day Updated Dec 14, 2020 | 08:05 IST
Somvati Amavasya Vrat Katha: Every significant day in the Hindu calendar has a Katha (legend) associated with it. The Somvati Amavasya too has a Katha. Read on to know about its significance. Somvati Amavasya Vrat Katha: All you need to know
Key Highlights
The Amavasya Tithi that falls on a Monday is called Somvati Amavasya
Devotees keep a day-long fast and perform Tarpan to pay obeisance to their dead ancestors
The New Moon day is referred to as Amavasya or Amavas or Amavasai (in Tamil) in the Hindu calendar. And the one that falls on a Monday is of great significance and is called Somvati Amavasya. Today is one such day. Several people keep a day-long vrat, perform puja of their Ishta Devta or Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu. Moreover, it is an ideal day for paying obeisance to the departed souls. Every significant day in the Hindu calend
Somvati Amavasya December 2020: Check out the date, vrat vidhi and significance Updated Dec 13, 2020 | 07:35 IST
The Amavasya (New Moon Day) that falls on a Monday is called Somvati Amavasya. Many people shall observe a vrat on December 14. Read on to know more about it, the Somvati Amavasya Vrat Vidhi and significance. Somvati Amavasya December 2020: Check out the date, vrat vidhi and significance
Key Highlights
It is a significant day for remembering the deceased ancestors by performing Tarpan
Worship Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna
The New Moon Day, which falls on a Monday, is referred to as Somvati Amavasya as per the traditional Hindu calendar. Such a concurrence takes place rarely, and therefore, it is of great significance. This month, Somvati Amavasya Vrat will be observed tomorrow, i.e. December 14. Read on to know more about it, the Somvati Amavasya Vrat Vidhi and significance.