Kartik Amavasya, a revered tradition within Hinduism, signifies the lunar phase of the new moon, known as Amavasya or tithi in the Hindu month of Kartik, which generally corresponds to the period between October and November in the Gregorian calendar. Coinciding with the festival of lights – Diwali, this auspicious day bears a deep spiritual significance and garners enthusiastic devotion from millions of Hindus across the globe.
Read on as Wego provides you with everything you need to know about Kartik Amavasya 2024, including the dates, timings, significance, and more.
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Kartik Amavasya 2024 date & timings
Kartik Amavasya takes place in the Hindu month of Kartik, which generally corresponds to the period between October and November in the Gregorian calendar. For the year 2024, Kartik Amavasya will take place on Friday, 1 November.
The Kartik Amavasya Tithi will commence at 3:17 PM on 31 October 2024 and will conclude at 6:58 PM on 1 November 2024.
Kartik Amavasya 2024 significance
Amavasya denotes the phase of the new moon in the lunar calendar, and the Hindu lunar calendar incorporates 30 lunar phases, known as tithi in India. According to Hindu culture and beliefs, while the majority of Amavasya days are typically considered inauspicious, Kartika Amavasya, which coincides with the Hindu festival of Diwali, is highly auspicious and celebrated with great enthusiasm.
Kartik Amavasya holds profound spiritual significance. According to legend, King Bali once imprisoned all the Gods and Goddess Laxmi, and it was Lord Vishnu who secured their release on the auspicious day of Karthika Amavasya. However, when the Gods were freed, they chose not to return to their celestial abodes and instead sought refuge in the Ksheer Sagar (the ocean of milk) alongside Lord Vishnu. Since then, devotees have prepared their homes to welcome Goddess Laxmi, Lord Vishnu, and other deities, and are blessed with immense prosperity and a healthy and joyous life.
Apart from its spiritual significance, one of the most pivotal aspects of Kartik Amavasya is its significance as the commencement of the sacred month of Kartik, which holds immense auspiciousness for spiritual endeavors and acts of penance. Engaging in virtuous actions throughout this month is believed to attract profound blessings and spiritual merit.
Kartik Amavasya 2024 rituals
Kartik Amavasya resonates with profound spiritual significance, believed to invoke substantial blessings and accumulate deep spiritual merit. Consequently, devout individuals observe this auspicious day with a series of reverential rituals. They commence by awakening early at dawn, purifying themselves with a cleansing bath, and adorning themselves in immaculate attire, creating a serene and pristine setting for their worship.
Devotees typically select Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu as their focal deity and commence the puja by kindling a radiant lamp or diya in the deity’s presence. Alongside this, they offer an array of sacred offerings, including flowers, fruits, sweets, milk, honey, and other favored items of the chosen deity. Throughout the puja, heartfelt prayers and mantras are chanted, and dedicated to the deity, fostering a profound spiritual connection.
To enhance the ambiance with an atmosphere of serenity, devotees burn dhoop (incense) and light agarbatti (fragrant sticks). Engaging in the ritual of aarti, they gently sway a lamp before the deity while harmoniously singing bhajans or devotional songs, an expression of their devotion and reverence. Finally, the Kartik Amavasya puja reaches its culmination as devotees seek the benevolent blessings of their chosen deity and offer heartfelt prayers for the well-being and prosperity of their families and loved ones.
