Chaitra Amavasya 2023 : Dates, Timings, Rituals And Astrological Importance

The lunar phase during which the Moon is obscured is known as Amavasya. Vasya means to live together and Ama means to be together in Sanskrit. The Hindu calendar recognizes 30 lunar phases, called Tithis. It is an Amavasya or No Moon night when the Moon is within the 12-degree angular gap between the Sun and the Moon. Learn about Chaitra Amavasya 2023 as well as other information about the Amavasya Vrat and its rites.

After conjunction, the Sun and Moon are separated by 12 degrees, which is known as Pratipada or the New Moon tithi. The Krishna Paksha is the time between Purnima and Amavasya. According to the Hindu calendar, Chaitra Amavasya is the Amavasya that occurs during Krishna Paksha of the Chaitra month. In our religion, Chaitra Amavasya, which occurs in the months of March and April, is a very fortunate day. Yet, in our Indian culture, this day is extremely important. It is highly lucky to engage in religious and spiritual practices on this day, including bathing, charitable giving, and material donations. Rituals like Pitra Tarpan are carried out on Chaitra Amavasya.

Chaitra Amavasya 2023: Date and Time

The New Moon that occurs in the Krishna Paksha of the Chaitra month is referred to as Chaitra Amavasya in the Hindu calendar of 2023. The Chaitra Amavasya in 2023 falls on Tuesday, March 21. This Amavasya Tithi will start on March 21, 2023, at 01:47 AM and end on the same day at 10:52 PM.

Significance of Chaitra Amavasya

The first Amavasya of the year, Chaitra Amavasya, is a crucial fasting day for religious rituals. Moreover, Chaitra Amavasya can aid in eradicating misery and negative aspects of life. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu on the day of Chaitra Amavasya and perform Ganga Snan to purge themselves of all their sins.

On Chaitra Amavasya, many people believe that taking a holy dip cleanses them of their sins and grants them Lord Vishnu’s blessings. Also, this Amavasya serves as a significant day for carrying out the Shradh rituals for the souls of the deceased. Also, on Chaitra Amavasya, you should worship Lord Vishnu and perform Vishnu Puja since doing so will help you get rid of suffering and negativity in your life. Moreover, the first Amavasya of the year aids in the removal of Pitra Dosh. If you are also experiencing problems in life, Pitra Dosha may be the cause of all your pain.

Rituals to follow during Amavasya vrat in 2023

In addition, the Anuradha, Vishakha, and Swati Nakshatras on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday are the most auspicious days for the Amavasya fast. A person can benefit from these Yogas during Amavasya by going on pilgrimages, reciting poetry, and engaging in meditation. Amavasya is a day for control, worship, and introspection.

• In the morning, while reciting the Gayatri mantra 108 times, offer water to Sun and Tulsi.
• After that, feed a cow some rice and pour water on the Shivling.
• Set Tulsi under a peepal tree. Provide curd, milk, sandal, black flax seeds, flowers, turmeric, and rice in addition to that.
• Around the tree, wrap a thread 108 times. Married women can carry bangles, mehendi, biscuits, and chocolates while doing the rounds.
• Give clothes to needy people.

Astrological importance of Chaitra Amavasya

The Hindu lunar calendar’s first month contains the day of Chaitra Amavasya. For this reason, people devote themselves to spiritual healing and believe it is suitable for participating in ceremonies that assist in reversing the karmic doshas and absolving a person of their misdeeds. The beginning of multiple ceremonies to please the gods and the ancestors is heralded by the Moon’s various phases (waning and waxing), which culminate in a fortnight.

According to legend, when Karna died during the Mahabharata war and his spirit was taken to heaven, he was denied access to normal meals. He received gold and jewelry as a substitute. He asked Indra the reason for not getting normal meals.

Lord Indra said that he gave all of these gifts to other people during his life but never did the same for his ancestors. After hearing Karna out and learning that he was unaware of his ancestors, Lord Indra agreed to let him return to Earth for 16 days so that he might provide food for his ancestors. Thus, this 16-day span is known as Pitru Paksha.

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