Somvati Amavasya 2026: Special significance of Somvati Amavasya has been mentioned in religious texts. The coincidence of Somvati Amavasya occurs 2 or 3 times every year. On this day, taking bath in the holy river and donating to the needy has special significance.
Somvati Amavasya 2026 Date: Special significance of Amavasya date has been mentioned in religious texts. The lords of this date are the ancestors, hence on this day there is a tradition of performing special puja, Shraddha, Tarpan etc. for the peace of the ancestors. The Monday on which Amavasya coincides is called Somvati Amavasya. Such a coincidence occurs only 2 or 3 times in a year. The importance of Somvati Amavasya has been mentioned in many religious texts. On this day, after taking bath in the holy river, donations are made to the needy. Know further when is the first Somvati Amavasya in the year 2026…
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When is the first Somvati Amavasya of 2026?
According to the Panchang, the coincidence of the first Somvati Amavasya in the year 2206 is taking place on 15th June. This day will be Amavasya Tithi of Adhik month of Jyeshtha. Adhik Maas comes once in 3 years, hence the coincidence of Somvati Amavasya in this month is considered very auspicious. Besides, it will also be on the last day of Adhik month. Many auspicious yogas will also be formed on this day, due to which the importance of this Amavasya will be even greater.
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Sun will change zodiac sign on this day
On Monday, June 15, the Sun will move out of Taurus and enter Gemini. Therefore, the festival of Mithun Sankranti will also be celebrated on this day. Sankranti is also considered a special festival in religious texts. If this happens, then by taking bath in the holy river and donating in the same day, one can get the auspicious results of two festivals (Somavati Amavasya and Mithun Sankranti).
12 not 13 Amavasya in Hindu calendar
Amavasya is also one of the 16 dates mentioned in astrology. There are 12 Amavasyas in a year, whereas if we talk about Vikram Samvat 2083, there will be a coincidence of not 12 but 13 Amavasyas, this will happen because there will be more month of Jyeshtha in this Samvant. The most special thing is that in this Adhik month, there is a coincidence of Somvati Amavasya. The coincidence of Somvati Amavasya occurs once in many decades.
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