Every month has an Amavasya Tithi and each Tithi has special significance. Amavasya or the New Moon is considered an auspicious day in the Hindu calendar. As per the Hindu calendar, Jyestha Amavasya falls in the month of Jyestha. Along with Jyestha Amavasya, this year Shani Jayanti will also be celebrated. The importance of this Jayanti is related to the worship of Shani Dev. Shani Dev is considered the most important deity in Hinduism, as Shani Dev is considered a worshipable deity in religious scriptures, who is known for his harshness, penance, patience, and restraint.
On the day of Shani Jayanti, people worship Shani Dev and some people keep a fast on this day as well. On the day of Shani Jayanti, people offer garlands of Navaratnas to Shani Dev to get his blessings. Along with this, many astrological measures are also taken to please Shani Dev on this day.
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Jyestha Amavasya date and timings
Friday, 19 May 2023
New Moon tithi Begins: May 18, 2023, at 09:43 pm
New Moon tithi Ends: May 19, 2023, at 09:23 pm
Significance of Jyestha Amavasya
According to the Hindu calendar 2023 or Panchang, there are a total of thirty Tithis (Chandras) and Amavasya usually falls in the middle of the month. Jyestha Amavasya, as the name suggests, is the New Moon that is observed in the Hindu month of Jyestha. This is the time of the month when negative energies and spirits are very strong. This day is considered auspicious only for things like tantric worship, black magic, and Kaal Sarp Dosh worship.
Why Jyestha Amavasya is considered Inauspicious?
➡ The day of Jyestha Amavasya is considered an unlucky day for the reason that on this particular day harmful forces, negative spirits, evil eyes, and black magic are set free.
➡ It is a belief that any work or new work started on the day of Jyestha Amavasya is not successful.
➡ People of the Hindu religion refrain from doing any auspicious work on this day.
Importance of fasting on Jyestha Amavasya
It is very important to observe Jyestha Amavasya's fast in Hinduism. This fast is observed by those who wish to have children. Here are the ways to observe fasting.
➡ Before starting Amavasya fast, you should wake up early in the morning and take a bath by adding Ganges water to a holy river or bath water at home, after that wear clean clothes.
➡ After this, you should worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva according to the rules and regulations.
➡ Do offer incense, lamp, flowers, Akshat, Gandh, and Naivedya to God in Amavasya Puja.
➡ After this recite the story of fasting.
➡ After the story, perform the aarti of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
➡ After this, take a vow of fasting in front of God.
➡ Keep fasting on this day and consume only fruits and milk.
➡ On the day of the Amavasya fast, you should help and donate to the needy.
➡ On the day of this fast, worship again before sunset and conclude the fast.
Benefits of fasting
Purification of mind: By observing this fast, the person can purify his mind. If a person observes a fast on this date and is constantly engrossed in the meditation of God, then he gets the blessings of God.
Healthy body: Through Amavasya fast, the body parts are purified and new energy is generated in the person's body.
Attainment of virtue: On the occasion of this fast, a person attains virtue and the person receives the blessings of God. Along with this, fasting on this date also brings success to the native.
God's Grace: Whoever observes this fast according to the rules and regulations, all his wishes are fulfilled.
Religious offerings on Jyestha Amavasya
Many people do religious work on the day of Jyestha Amavasya. This can be a few different types of work such as:
Pitra Tarpan: This day is considered very important for performing Pitra Tarpan. On this day, people pay obeisance to their ancestors and offer prayers.
Bathing: Bathing on this day is also considered very important. People go to the ghats and take baths on this day.
Donation: Donating on this day gives more virtue. People donate money, food, clothes, and other things.
Chanting mantras: It has been told in the scriptures that chanting mantras on this day also gives auspicious results.
Yagya and Havan: Yagya and Havan are also performed on this day. For this pundits are called, who perform Yagya and Havan.
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