Somvati Amavasya
VratMonday, 9 November 2026 Kolkata
Somvati Amavasya: next dates · Kolkata
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 9 November 2026Next | Monday | — |
Somvati Amavasya — Significance
Amavasya falling on a Monday (Somavara). Holy river bath, charity and pitru tarpan; married women worship the peepal (ashvattha) tree with 108 circumambulations for their husbands’ long life. Observed on the Amavasya day (the Amavasya prevailing at sunrise).
Monday new moon — sacred bath, peepal worship and ancestral offerings.
Somvati Amavasya — FAQ
- What is Somvati Amavasya?
- Amavasya falling on a Monday (Somavara).
- When is Somvati Amavasya 2026?
- In 2026, Somvati Amavasya falls on Monday, 9 November 2026.
- What is the significance of Somvati Amavasya?
- Monday new moon — sacred bath, peepal worship and ancestral offerings.