Falgun Amavasya 2024:
Observed on March 10, the fast kept on Phalgun Amavasya this year holds special significance for leading a tranquil and prosperous life. A remarkable alignment of celestial events makes rituals and fasting on this day exceptionally rewarding, offering double the spiritual benefit. It is also a day for honoring the peace of ancestors through Tarpan and Shraddh ceremonies. Tradition extols the virtues of bathing in sacred rivers and almsgiving.
The Significance of Phalgun Amavasya
As per religious beliefs, Phalgun Amavasya is the day when deities are said to reside in holy rivers. This makes bathing in the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers especially important. If Phalgun Amavasya coincides with a Monday, it creates a momentous occasion for Mahakumbh bathing, believed to deliver boundless blessings. Worshipping Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna in a prescribed manner on this day is considered very auspicious.
Falgun Amavasya Auspicious Timings (Falgun Amavasya 2024 Pujan Muhurat)
The Phalgun Amavasya commenced on March 9 at 6:17 PM and concludes on March 10 at 2:29 PM. Based on Udya Tithi, Phalgun Amavasya is primarily observed today, on March 10.
Bathing and Alms-Giving Timings:
Morning 4:49 AM till 5:48 AM
Abhijit Muhurat:
Noon from 12:08 till 1:55 PM
Falgun Amavasya Worship Procedure (Falgun Amavasya Pujan Vidhi)
Rise before dawn on the day of Phalgun Amavasya, cleanse yourself and bathe, preferably in the Ganga for significant benefits. If unable to visit the river, sprinkle holy Ganga water into your bathing water at home. Post bath, offer water to the Sun deity. Worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Give alms according to your means and perform Tarpan and Shraddh for ancestral peace.
What to do on Phalgun Amavasya Day
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Bathe in rivers, lakes or wells; offer water to the sun deity followed by honoring your ancestors.
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Observe a fast for ancestral souls' tranquility and provide charity to the needy.
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On this day, light a mustard oil lamp at the base of a Peepal tree in the evening, remember your ancestors, and circumambulate the tree seven times.
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Worship Rudra, Agni, and Brahmins, offering them Urad, Yogurt, and Pooris, and partake of these once as well.
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Perform an anointment of Lord Shiva in a temple with raw cow's milk, yogurt, and honey, offering black sesame seeds.
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Since Amavasya is also considered Shani Dev's day, worship him and make offerings of blue flowers, whole black gram, bitter oil, kohl, and black cloth at the Shani temple.
