Bhaumvati Amavasya
Also called: Bhaum Amavasya, Mangalwari Amavasya
Occurs when Amavasya falls on Tuesday, ruled by Bhauma (Mars). Devotees observe it for freedom from debts (rina mukti), relief from anger, physical vitality, and pacification of hostile planetary influences.
Key facts
- Paksha
- Krishna Paksha
- Lunar month
- Occurs whenever Amavasya falls on a Tuesday
- Observed on
- Tuesday (Mangalwar) coinciding with Amavasya
- Deities
- Lord Hanuman, Mangala (Mars), Departed Ancestors
The story
Classical texts describe Mars as the son of Earth. When paired with the reflective quiet of the dark moon, it offers a potent opportunity to clear karmic encumbrances and cultivate peaceful resolve.
Practices
- Visiting a Hanuman temple, lighting a jasmine oil lamp, and reciting the Hanuman Chalisa
- Offering red lentils (masoor dal), jaggery, or copper utensils in charity
- Performing ancestral Tarpan to pacify unnatural or troubled ancestral energies
Regional variations
- Observed across North and Central India by individuals seeking resolution of financial distress
Common questions
- What is the primary spiritual focus of Bhaumvati Amavasya?
- It is observed to overcome heavy debts, resolve chronic health issues, and seek freedom from conflicts through Hanuman's grace.
Types of Amavasya
- Somvati AmavasyaMonday (Somwar) coinciding with Amavasya
- Bhaumvati AmavasyaTuesday (Mangalwar) coinciding with Amavasya
- Shani AmavasyaSaturday (Shaniwar) coinciding with Amavasya
- Mauni AmavasyaMagha (Purnimanta); Pausha (Amanta)
- Hariyali AmavasyaShravana (Purnimanta); Ashadha (Amanta)
- Mahalaya AmavasyaBhadrapada (Amanta); Ashwin (Purnimanta)
- Kartik AmavasyaKartik (Purnimanta); Ashwin (Amanta)
- Darsha AmavasyaOccurs whenever the moon is completely invisible during the tithi
- Aadi AmavasaiAadi (Tamil solar month, mid-July to mid-August)
- Thai AmavasaiThai (Tamil solar month, mid-January to mid-February)