Vaishakh Amavasya 2024: Is Vaishakh Amavasya on 8th or 9th May? Know the Exact Date, Mahurat and Importance

The date of Amavasya is considered very important in Hindu religion. On this day, people perform Tarpan, Pind Daan and Shraddha for the peace of the ancestors' souls.

Taking a holy bath and donating on the date of Amavasya is considered very auspicious. By taking a bath and donating one attains virtues. According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Vaishakh is currently going on.

It is said that those who take bath in Ganga or any holy river on this day get the fruits of doing penance for many years. Health and salvation is attained. This time Vaishakh Amavasya is coming in May 2024. There is confusion regarding the date of Vaishakh Amavasya, know the exact date and auspicious time of Vaishakh Amavasya 2024.

According to religious beliefs, by observing fast on Amavasya, ancestors attain salvation and virtuous fruits. Also, the ancestors are pleased and with the blessings of the ancestors all the work is completed.

Let us know when is Amavasya falling this month, what is the auspicious time and method of worship.

When is Vaishakh Amavasya 2024?
According to Hindu calendar, Amavasya Tithi of Vaishakh month will start on 7th May at 11.41 am and it will end on May 8 at 8:51 am. In this way Amavasya will be celebrated on both the days i.e. 7th and 8th May. However, due to Udaya Tithi, Amavasya will be celebrated in most places on 8th May.

Importance of Vaishakh Amavasya
According to mythology, by donating and taking bath on the day of Vaishakh Amavasya, one attains eternal virtue. Apart from this, there is a tradition of worshiping Lord Vishnu on Amavasya. By worshiping Lord Vishnu, one attains salvation. It is believed that Lord Vishnu and Pitrudev reside in the Peepal tree. For this reason, offering water and worshiping the Peepal tree on Amavasya is considered beneficial.

Do this work on Vaishakh Amavasya
On Vaishakh Amavasya, you can recite Pitru Dev Chalisa to please your ancestors. It is believed that by reciting Pitra Chalisa, the effect of Pitra Dosh in the horoscope is reduced and his blessings always remain.

7 May 2024 - In Hindu religion, ancestors are worshiped at 12 noon. In such a situation, 7th May will be a good day to perform Shraddha on Vaishakh Amavasya. On this day, Amavasya Tithi is starting after 11 am.

8 May 2024 - Bathing in the holy river on Amavasya is done in Brahma Muhurta and sunrise on Vaishakh Amavasya is achieved on 8 May. In such a situation, it would be best to take bath and donate on this day.

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