Shanishchari Amavasya 2022 today, check Muhurat time and Significance

Shanishchari Amavasya

:

Vaishakh Amavasya

falls on April 30, 2022 from 12:57 am in the morning until 01:57 am the day next I.e., May 1, 2022. This time the Amavasya is falling on Saturday that is why it is known as Shanishchari Amavasya. On this day, the God of justice, Shani, will be worshiped with devotion.

Vaishakha Amavasya

is celebrated in the months of April or May. It is also known as Shani Jayanti or Shani Amavasya in some states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.


On Shani Amayasya water must be offered to the

Peepal tree

in the morning hours and lamps should be lit in the evening around the Peepal Tree popularly known as Bodhi Tree. Vaishakh Amavasya is also alternatively known as Shani Amayasya.

Shanishchari Amavasya Date

: April 30, 2022
Amavasya is new moon day in Hindu calendar. It is significant day as many rituals are performed only on Amavasya Tithi. Amavasya falling on weekday Monday is known as Somvati Amavasya and Amavasya falling on weekday Saturday is known as Shani Amavasya.


All Amavasya days are appropriate to perform Shraddha rituals to appease ancestors. Amavasya day is also appropriate day to perform Kalasarpa Dosha puja. Amavasya is also spelled and pronounced as Amavasai or Amavas.