Somvati Amavasya Significance: In Hindu religion, Amavasya Tithi is considered to have great religious and spiritual significance. But when this Amavasya falls on Monday, it is called Somvati Amavasya. This day is no less than a great festival for married women. On this day, married women observe a fast to pray for the long life, good health and continued good fortune of their husbands and perform special worship of the Peepal tree. According to Drik Panchang, in the year 2026, the auspicious fast of Somvati Amavasya will be observed on 15th June. Let us know about the very special secret behind circling the Peepal tree 108 times on this day to wish for the long life of the husband.
Date of Somvati Amavasya 2026?
According to Drik Panchang, the Amavasya date of Jyeshtha Adhikamas will start on June 14, 2026 at 12:19 pm. It will end on June 15, 2026 at 8:23 am. In Hindu religion, most of the fasts and festivals are celebrated on the basis of Udaya Tithi i.e. the date present at the time of sunrise. Since Amavasya Tithi will be present at the time of sunrise on 15th June and this day is also Monday, hence the fast and puja of Somvati Amavasya will be done on 15th June 2026, Monday.
Why is Peepal tree circumambulated 108 times?
The tradition of worshiping the Peepal tree and circumambulating it 108 times on the day of Somvati Amavasya has been going on for centuries. Peepal is considered a very sacred tree in Hindu religion. There is a religious belief that Lord Brahma resides in the roots of the Peepal tree, Lord Vishnu resides in the trunk and Lord Shiva resides in its upper part. Therefore, by worshiping and circumambulating the Peepal tree, one gets the blessings of the Trinity and happiness and prosperity remain in life. While doing 108 parikrama, women wrap raw cotton or thread on the Peepal tree and pray for the prosperity of their family and long life of their husband. It is believed that this puja removes problems in marital life and increases good fortune.
Devotees take a holy dip in the river Ganga on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar.. File Photo: PTI
What is the mythology behind 108 Parikrama?
There is a famous mythological story behind doing 108 parikrama of Peepal tree on Somvati Amavasya. According to the story, the husband of a devoted woman named Sona had died. To bring her husband back to life, she circumambulated the Peepal tree 108 times with great devotion and faith and prayed to God. Pleased with her unwavering loyalty and devotion, the gods gave her a new life again as her husband. Since then, the belief became popular that circumambulating the Peepal tree 108 times on the day of Somvati Amavasya brings blessings of unbroken good fortune, happy married life and protection of the family.
What is the religious significance of Somvati Amavasya?
According to religious beliefs, bathing, charity, chanting, penance and worship give special results on the day of Somvati Amavasya. This day is also considered very auspicious to get the blessings of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. Married women observe fast on this day to pray for the long life, good health and happy married life of their husbands. At the same time, unmarried girls also worship on Somvati Amavasya to get their desired groom.
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