Mumbai: Somvati Amavasya, a significant day in Hinduism, is marked with reverence and devotion. Observed when Amavasya (new moon) falls on a Monday, this day is considered ideal for ancestral offerings like Tarpan and Pind Daan, believed to grant moksha to departed souls. Besides ancestral rituals, the day is also auspicious for taking holy baths and performing charitable acts, which are said to bring prosperity and peace.
This year, the final Somvati Amavasya will be observed on December 30th. Devotees dedicate this day to the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Tulsi, seeking divine blessings for abundance and the removal of obstacles in life. The Tulsi plant, associated with Goddess Lakshmi, holds special spiritual significance, and its worship is believed to foster positivity and spiritual growth.
On Somvati Amavasya, devotees offer prayers to both Lord Shiva and Goddess Tulsi. Hindu scriptures emphasise the sanctity of the Tulsi plant, as it is considered a manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi. Worshipping Tulsi on this day is said to bring blessings of prosperity and eliminate challenges in marriage. Below is the detailed pooja method for the occasion.
Somvati Amavasya occurs when Amavasya falls on a Monday. The last Somvati Amavasya of 2024 will begin at 4:01 AM on December 30th and conclude at 3:56 AM on December 31st. The primary observance will take place on December 30th.
Here is the detailed method to perform Tulsi worship on Somvati Amavasya:
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Take a bath early in the morning and wear clean clothes.
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Offer water to Surya Dev (Sun God) after your bath.
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Water the Tulsi plant and apply kumkum (vermilion).
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Offer 16 adornments (Shodashopachara) to Goddess Tulsi.
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Decorate the Tulsi plant with a garland of flowers.
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Perform the aarti of Goddess Tulsi and chant her sacred mantras.
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Conclude the ritual by offering fruits and sweets to the goddess.
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Worshipping Tulsi on this day is believed to:
By following this method of worship, one can gain immense spiritual benefits and create a harmonious environment at home. Embrace the divinity of Somvati Amavasya by participating in these sacred rituals and seeking blessings for a prosperous life.
