Hinduism - What Is Amavasya Somavati?

 


When the new moon (amavasya) occurs on a Monday, a religious observance is observed, which may occur in any month of the year.

The sun and moon travel together during daylight hours on the new moon day, and when this occurs on Monday, when the moon is the ruling planet, this confluence is considered very beneficial.

Another fortunate link is that Monday's ruling deity, the god Shiva, has legendary links with the moon.

~Kiran Atma


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