Amavasya in 2024 List
Amavasya Tithi is considered very important in Hinduism. On the new moon day, the moon completely disappears and this night is a black dreadful night. On this day the moon does not rise at night. Dense darkness prevails all around the universe during the night. Amavasya has great importance from the astrological and religious point of view. On this day, by doing Tarpan, Pujan, Marjan, etc. for the sake of the ancestors, one gets freedom from Pitra Dosh. The people who have Pitra Dosh in their horoscope. Anything should be done for them on this date for the sake of the ancestors, by doing Tarpan, Pitra Dosh is pacified. The Sun is eclipsed on Amavasya Tithi itself. The paksha starting from Amavasya is called Shukla Paksha. It has been said in the Puranas that on this day by remembering our ancestors and worshiping them and donating to the poor, the sins of a man are destroyed. Although all Amavasyas are considered equal, the Amavasya that falls on Monday is called Somvati Amavasya. It holds this special significance as compared to other Amavasyas. Bhaumavati and Shanichari Amavasya have special significance for offering to ancestors. So let's know how many new moon dates will be there in the year 2024 and what will be the day and date and Nkashatra of these new moon dates.
Amavasya January 2024
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Amavashya Tithi |
11 January |
Thursday |
Purvashadha |
Pausha Amavasya |
Amavasya February 2024
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Amavashya Tithi |
9 February |
Friday |
Shravana |
Magha Amavasya |
Amavasya March 2024
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Amavashya Tithi |
10 March |
Sunday |
Purva Bhadrapada |
Phalguna Amavasya |
Amavasya April 2024
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Amavashya Tithi |
8 April |
Monday |
Uttara Bhadrapada |
Chaitra Amavasya |
Amavasya May 2024
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Amavashya Tithi |
7 May |
Tuesday |
Ashwini |
Vaishakha Amavasya |
Amavasya June 2024
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Amavashya Tithi |
6 June |
Thursday |
Rohini |
Jyeshtha Amavasya |
Amavasya July 2024
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Amavashya Tithi |
5 July |
Friday |
Ardra |
Ashadha Amavasya |
Amavasya August 2024
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Amavashya Tithi |
4 August |
Sunday |
Pushya |
Shravana Amavasya |
Amavasya September 2024
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Amavashya Tithi |
2 September |
Monday |
Magha |
Bhadrapada Amavasya |
Amavasya October 2024
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Amavashya Tithi |
2 October |
Wednesday |
Uttara Phalguni |
Ashwina Amavasya |
Amavasya November 2024
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Amavashya Tithi |
1 November |
Friday |
Swati |
Kartika Amavasya |
Amavasya December 2024
Date |
Day |
Nakshatra |
Amavashya Tithi |
1 December |
Sunday |
Anuradha |
Margashirsha Amavasya |
30 December |
Monday |
Moola |
Pausha Amavasya |
Conclusion
Amavasya has special religious significance in Hinduism. Amavasya is the darkest night of the moon, so many people believe that it is inauspicious or portentous to start anything new on this day. In Hindu Mythology, no new work is done on the day of Amavasya. Nevertheless, Amavasya 2024 is also considered a lucky day for Tarpan, Vrat, and Pitra Puja. On this day people worship Lord Vishnu. If you don't know the date or want to donate in the name of someone who has passed away recently, you can know in detail which is the best new moon time to perform Shradh through online astrological consultation and why is it important.