Kaushiki Amavasya
VratTuesday, 31 August 2027 Mumbai
Kaushiki Amavasya: next dates · Mumbai
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2027Next | Tuesday | — |
Kaushiki Amavasya — Significance
Major Tantric night-puja at Tarapith — Shravana Amavasya in Amanta reckoning (Bhadra Amavasya of the Bengali solar-month almanac). Goddess Kaushiki (form of Devi) is said to have appeared on this night. Largest annual gathering at Tarapith (Birbhum, West Bengal). Same astronomical day as pan-Hindu Pithori Amavasya.
Tantric Devi-night at Tarapith (Bhadra Amavasya of the Bengali almanac).
Kaushiki Amavasya — FAQ
- What is Kaushiki Amavasya?
- Major Tantric night-puja at Tarapith — Shravana Amavasya in Amanta reckoning (Bhadra Amavasya of the Bengali solar-month almanac).
- When is Kaushiki Amavasya 2027?
- In 2027, Kaushiki Amavasya falls on Tuesday, 31 August 2027.
- What is the significance of Kaushiki Amavasya?
- Tantric Devi-night at Tarapith (Bhadra Amavasya of the Bengali almanac).