- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 30 Nov 2024 05:53 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Amavasya December 2024: Margashirsha Amavasya is a significant day for spiritual reflection and devotion. It's a time for people to pay their respects to their ancestors and worship Lord Krishna. According to legends, honouring ancestors can cleanse negative energies, bringing happiness and peace to individuals and their families. This special new moon night is believed to amplify the effects of spiritual activities, making them particularly meaningful and rewarding. By observing Margashirsha Amavasya with devotion, people can strengthen their connection with their ancestors and seek their blessings. This day offers a unique opportunity for spiritual growth, reflection, and connection with loved ones who have passed on. This year, Margashirsha Amavasya will be observed on 1st December 2024.
Amavasya December 2024: Margashirsha Amavasya Date And Time
Margashirsha Amavasya 2024 Date: 1st December 2024, Sunday
Amavasya Tithi Begins: 10:29 AM, 30th November 2024
Amavasya Tithi Ends: 11:50 AM, 1st December 2024
Amavasya December 2024: Margashirsha Amavasya Significance
Margashrinsha Amavasya holds great significance in Hindu legends and astrology. According to legend, this day marks the birth of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe. Additionally, it is believed that Lord Shiva performed the Tandava Nritya, a dance of destruction, on this day. Other mythological stories associate this day with Lord Vishnu's incarnation as Vamana and Lord Krishna's guidance to the Gopis of Vrindavan.
This festival offers a chance for spiritual growth and cleansing. Devotees perform various puja rituals, including Tila Tarpan and Pind Daan, to help their ancestors attain liberation. Donating to those in need and performing Rudraabhishek and Mahamtrunjay puja can bring happiness, positivity, and prosperity. Astrologically, this day is associated with the planet Saturn, and performing Shani puja can reduce its negative effects. Offering Arghya to the sun and bathing in the Ganges can also bring divine blessings and purification.
Margashirsha Amavasya is a Hindu day to honour ancestors, seek spiritual growth, and attain peace and forgiveness. (Image Source: Canva)
Amavasya December 2024: Margashirsha Amavasya Rituals
Performing Amavasya Puja on Margashirsha Amavasya is a significant ritual in Hinduism. By observing this puja and fasting on this day, devotees can ensure peace and salvation for their ancestors. This ritual is deeply rooted in Hindu texts and scriptures, which highlight its importance in pleasing deceased ancestors and seeking blessings from various deities.
The significance of Margashirsha Amavasya extends beyond puja and fasting. Taking a dip in any holy river on this day is believed to absolve all sins. This ritual is considered a powerful way to cleanse oneself of past mistakes and start anew. By performing this ritual, devotees can seek forgiveness and purification, leading to spiritual growth and renewal.
Donation or Daan is another essential ritual observed on Margashirsha Amavasya. This act of charity is a symbol of gratitude to ancestors and a way to attain the highest level of virtue. By donating to those in need, devotees can cultivate a sense of compassion and generosity, leading to spiritual growth and self-realisation. Overall, Margashirsha Amavasya offers a unique opportunity for devotees to connect with their ancestors, seek forgiveness, and cultivate spiritual growth.
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