Amavasya 2023: Here's all you need to know about this important event

The Sanskrit terms ama, which translate to "darkness," and vasa, which means "dwelling," are the origin of the word Amavasya. The moon will not be fully visible at night. On the lunar calendar, Amavasya occurs every month. Due to the importance of the Amavasya to Hindus, it is regarded as one of the most fortunate days in the Hindu calendar. Making an offering (tarpanam) to their deceased ancestors this evening is a popular custom for Hindus. Usually, Hindu tradition holds that during Amavasya, the bad forces and negative energies are strong and at their most liberated, having a negative effect on our subconscious mind.

Amavasya day is regarded as favorable for ancestor worship every month. To obtain blessings from their ancestors, Hindus present shraddha to them. Offering sacrifices to deceased ancestors is highly respected during the Pitru Paksha (Mahalaya), a dark fortnight between September and October.

On Amavasya, people worship Lord Shiva because he has authority over all evil spirits and supernatural beings. For protection from these energies as well as to ensure that the evil spirits active on this day do not hurt us, people worship Lord Shiva.



Amavasya dates of 2023

Magha Amavasya - January 21, 2023, Saturday

Phalguna Amavasya - February 20, 2023, Monday

Chaitra Amavasya - March, 21, 2023, Tuesday

Vaishakha Amavasya - April 19, 2023, Wednesday

Jyeshtha Amavasya - May 19, 2023, Friday

Ashadha Amavasya - June 17, 2023, Saturday

Shravana Amavasya - July 17, 2023, Monday

Shravana Adhik Amavasya - August 16, 2023, Wednesday

Bhadrapada Amavasya - September 14, 2023, Thursday

Ashwina Amavasya - October 14, 2023, Saturday

Kartika Amavasya - November 13, 2023, Monday

Margashirsha Amavasya - December 12, 2023, Tuesday

FAQ:

1- What happens during Amavasya?
When viewed from the earth, the sun and moon are in the same orientation (one below the other) on an Amavasya

2- What is Tithi in India?
The 30 lunar phases used in Indian calendars are referred to as tithi in India.