Amavasya

Paleda Kashaya is believed to protect for the entire year.On Aati Amavasya, people extract the bitter juice known as Paleda Kashaya from the bark of a medicinal tree called Pale Mara in Tulu or Hale Mara in Kannada. People in…

Hariyali Amavasya, also known as Shravan Amavasya, falls on July 17, 2023.The third week of July is exceptional with fasting and festivals. The beginning of the third week, specifically on July 17, will witness the celebration of…

If there’s no New Moon in February, then there are two Amavasyas in January and March, also referred to as Black Moon.The third New Moon in any one season of three months is referred to as the Black Moon.May 19 will witness an astronomical…

The solar eclipse is colliding with Vaishakh Amavasya.The Vaishakh Amavasya Tithi will prevail from 11:23 am, on April 19, till and 09:41 am on April 20, according to the Panchang. A rare hybrid Solar Eclipse or Surya Grahan falls on…

Vaishakh Amavasya, which falls in the month of Vaisakha (April/May in the Gregorian calendar), holds a significant place in the Hindu religion. This year, Vaishakh Amavasya will occur on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. The tithi or timing of the…

Last Updated: January 18, 2023, 18:15 ISTShani Dev will help you cut down the adverse effects of Shani Mahadashas of both Saadhe Saati and Dhaiya year durations.It is believed that the water of the most sacred and holy river in Hinduism,…

Margashirsha Amavasya holds great significance among the Hindus. It is also known as Mrigshira Amavasya and is observed on the 15th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Margashirsha.On this day, there is a tradition of bathing in the holy…

As per the Hindu Lunar calendar, the first fortnight of the month of Ashwani is known for Karmic cleansing and performing various rituals and prayers for the ancestors. This day is popularly known as Pitra Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha. These…

Last Updated: August 26, 2022, 12:06 ISTThis year Pithori Amavasya falls on August 26 and the Vrat muhurat is from 6:49 PM to 9:03 PM. (Representative image: Shutterstock) Bhadrapada Amavasya or Pithori Amavasya is observed by devotees to…

Last Updated: July 28, 2022, 07:00 ISTOn this day, devotees seek the blessings of Lord Shiva for favourable rains and a bountiful harvest. (Image: Shutterstock)Hariyali Amavasya 2022: The month of Shravan marks the start of the monsoon…