Somvati Amavasya 2026: Significance, Vrat Katha And Rituals

On Somvati Amavasya 2026, also known as Chaitra Amavasya, people worship Lord Shiva, the destroyer of the universe. The night of Amavasya is the darkest, as it’s the new moon phase in the lunar calendar.  

Somvati Amavasya 2026 Dates and Muhurat Time 

According to the Hindu Calendar, the dates and times for the upcoming Chaitra or Somvati Amavasya 2026 are below. 

Somvati Amavasya Significance

Somvati Amavasya holds significant importance in Hindu festivals, as both religious and astrological perspectives consider it auspicious. Lord Shiva is worshipped on this day, making Somvari Amavasya even more critical.

Moreover, many people observe a fast on this day, known as the Aswath Pradakshina Vrat, which is highly auspicious. Also, performing rituals under the Peepal Tree will grant the blessings of Lord Vishnu.

Astrological Significance of Somvati Amavasya 2026

From the astrological point of view, people performing rituals and puja Vidhi on the day of Somvati Amavasya can get rid of ill effects and obstacles caused by the Kaal Sarp Dosh in their horoscope.

Many people also pray and perform Pitru Pooja for their ancestors, during which Tarpana and Pinda Danam are offered for the three preceding generations. This can help individuals let the souls of their loved ones rest at peace and get rid of Pitra Dosh.  

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Somvati Amavasya Katha and Story 

An old Brahmin man lived who could not marry off his daughter despite her being a kind and beautiful young girl. Once, a sage visited the Brahmin. The sage told him that his daughter had a negative dosha that was getting in the way of her marriage.

Thus, the sage suggested that the Brahmin’s daughter serve the washerwoman Sona. Agreeing with Sage’s words, the girl used to wake up early in the morning while everyone was asleep, sneak into Sona’s house, and do all the household chores as suggested by the sage.

Furthermore, while Sona and her daughter-in-law used to wake up, all the household chores were already done. They got confused and tried to investigate this matter. One day, they discovered the girl and asked her why she was doing all the household chores.

Sona rewarded the girl’s dedication by applying vermillion on her forehead after the girl explained her problems. As soon as Sona does this, her injured husband dies.

Leaving the girl and her daughter-in-law at home, she went to look for a peepal tree but had nothing to offer. She picked up a brick and took 108 rounds around the peepal tree, praying for her husband. Lord Shiva and Vishnu, delighted by the devotees, bring Sona’s husband back to life as a blessing for her immense devotion. 

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Somvati Amavasya Puja Rituals

You have to strictly follow the puja Vidhi or rituals for Somvati Amavasya 2026 to achieve beneficial results.

• On the day of Somvati Amavasya, women wake up early. They then take a dip in the holy river to purify themselves and start the rituals. 
• Women must chant the Gayatri mantra while taking a dip in the river and seek God’s blessings. 
• The most important ritual of Somvati Amavasya is worshipping the peepal tree. All the women gather, tie a holy thread dipped in turmeric to the tree, and take 108 rounds around it, known as Parikrama. 
• Devotees and women offer rice, flowers, milk and curd at the base of the peepal tree along with the tulsi plant. People perform this ritual as an offering to Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva (also known as the Trimurti), who reside in the peepal tree.
• It is also auspicious to visit the Shiv Temple and offer water and milk to the Shivlinga. 
• On the day of Somvati Amavasya, married women observe a fast for their husbands’ long lives. 

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