Amavasya Dates 2023
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- Amavasya in January
Saturday, 21 January 2023
Magha Amavasya, Mauni Amavasya, Shani Amavasya
Amavasya Start : 21 January 2023 at 06:18 am
Amavasya Ends : 22 January 2023 at 2:23 am
- Amavasya in February
Monday, 20 February 2023
Phalguna Amavasya, Somvati Amavasya
Amavasya Start : 19 February 2023 at 04:18 pm
Amavasya Ends : 20 February 2023 at 12:35 pm
- Amavasya in March
Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Bhaumvati Amavasya, Chaitra Amavasya
Amavasya Start : 21 March 2023 at 01:47 am
Amavasya Ends : 21 March 2023 at 10:53 pm
- Amavasya in April
Thursday, 20 April 2023
Vaishakha Amavasya
Amavasya Start : 19 April 2023 at 11:24 am
Amavasya Ends : 20 April 2023 at 09:42 am
- Amavasya in May
Friday, 19 May 2023
Jyeshtha Amavasya
Amavasya Start : 18 May 2023 at 09:43 pm
Amavasya Ends : 19 May 2023 at 09:23 pm
- Amavasya in June
Saturday, 17 June 2023
Ashadha Amavasya
Amavasya Start : 17 June 2023 at 09:12 am
Amavasya Ends : 18 June 2023 at 10:07 am
- Amavasya in July
Monday, 17 July 2023
Shravana Amavasya, Hariyali Amavasya, Somvati Amavasya
Amavasya Start : 16 July 2023 at 10:08 pm
Amavasya Ends : 18 July 2023 at 12:01 am
- Amavasya in August
Wednesday, 16 August 2023
Shravana Adhika Amavasya
Amavasya Start : 15 August 2023 at 12:43 pm
Amavasya Ends : 16 August 2023 at 03:08 pm
- Amavasya in September
Thursday, 14 September 2023
Bhadrapada Amavasya,
Amavasya Start : 14 September 2023 at 04:49 am
Amavasya Ends : 15 September 2023 at 07:09 am
- Amavasya in October
Saturday, 14 October 2023
Mahalaya Amavasya, Shani Amavasya
Amavasya Start : 13 October 2023 at 09:51 pm
Amavasya Ends : 14 October 2023 at 11:25 pm
- Amavasya in November
Monday, 13 November 2023
Ashwina Amavasya, Somvati Amavasya
Amavasya Start : 12 November 2023 at 02:45 pm
Amavasya Ends : 13 November 2023 at 02:57 pm
- Amavasya in December
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Margashirsha Amavasya, Bhaumvati Amavasya
Amavasya Start : 12 December 2023 at 06:24 am
Amavasya Ends : 13 December 2023 at 05:02 am
Amavasya - Significance and Rituals
Amavasya is considered to be the new phase of the new moon. It holds great importance and significance in Hindu culture. The Importance of Amavasya is that people believe that one can fulfil their any and every desire by observing fast on Amavasya. People not just in India but all around the world fast on Amavasya in order to fulfil their desires and gain blessings of the Lords and Gods. The procedure of the Amavasya Fast or the Amavasya vrat vidhi is that people fast for the entire day and then listen to the amavasya vrat katha in the evening. The step by step Amavasya Vrat Vidhi is mentioned below:
- People wake up early in the morning and some even keep fast on this day without eating anything the entire day.
- Lord Vishnu and Shiva are worshipped on Amavasya
- In the evening, people listen and read the Amavasya Vrat Katha
- The Vrat or fast is ended at night with a meal that consists of milk based food items.
There are many benefits that an individual can attain by fasting on Amavasya days. The Amavasya Vrat benefits includes the following:
- An individual can get all their desire fulfilled.
- Strengthens weak planets in an individual’s birth chart.
- Wards off evil eyes from an individual’s life.
- Increases life expectancy of an individual.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Amavasya is an important event in the Hindu lunar calendar and holds great significance for Hindus all over the world. Whether it is for spiritual growth, honouring ancestors, or for celebrating festivals, Amavasya is a time of great importance and is celebrated with much devotion and reverence.