Tue Oct 29 10:42:48 UTC 2024: ## Kartik Amavasya 2024: Date, Significance, and Rituals

**Bokaro, India:** The auspicious occasion of Kartik Amavasya, a significant religious day in the Hindu calendar, will be observed on **November 1, 2024**. This day holds immense religious significance, with devotees taking a holy dip in sacred rivers and donating to charity, believing it grants the blessings of Lord Vishnu, forgives sins, and paves the way for liberation after death.

According to the Hindu calendar, the Kartik Amavasya tithi begins on October 31st, 2024, at 3:52 PM and ends on November 1st, 2024, at 6:16 PM. However, based on “udaya tithi,” the festival will be celebrated on **November 1st, 2024**.

This year, the Kartik Amavasya falls under two auspicious yogas – “Preet Yoga” and “Ayushman Yoga,” making it a favorable time for spiritual practices. The “Brahm Muhurta,” an auspicious time for rituals, is from 4:48 AM to 5:40 AM on November 1st.

**Rituals and Importance:**

The day is dedicated to ancestral worship and offering “tarpana” (water offerings) to appease the ancestors, seeking their blessings and liberation from ancestral curses.

**Here’s a breakdown of important rituals:**

* **Snan (Bath) and Daan (Donation):** The most auspicious time for taking a bath is during “Brahm Muhurta.” Devotees are encouraged to donate items associated with the sun god or other items such as warm clothes, blankets, food, or money for charitable causes.
* **Pitara Pujan (Ancestor Worship):** The preferred time for ancestor worship is between 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM. During this time, devotees perform rituals like “pinda daan” (offering food to ancestors), “shraddha” (offering food and prayers), and “panchbali karma” (offering five types of food) to appease the spirits of their ancestors.

**Kartik Amavasya is particularly significant as it is believed that Lord Vishnu resides in water during the month of Kartik. Therefore, taking a dip in sacred rivers throughout the month, especially on Kartik Amavasya and Kartik Purnima, is considered highly auspicious for attaining both spiritual merit and liberation. **

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