## Kartik Amavasya 2024 Date: Significance, Rituals, and Auspicious Time of Kartik Amavasya **Introduction** Kartik Amavasya, also known as Deepawali Amavasya, is an important Hindu festival that falls on the new moon day of the Kartik month (October-November). It holds immense religious and spiritual significance and is observed with great devotion across India. **Significance and Importance** Kartik Amavasya is believed to be the day when Lord Vishnu woke up from his four-month-long slumber called "Chaturmas". It marks the beginning of the auspicious period known as "Dev Deepawali", which is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu. Performing religious rituals and observing fast during Kartik Amavasya is believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and liberation from sins. **Rituals and Observances** The day of Kartik Amavasya is marked by various rituals and observances: * **Sacred Bath:** Devotees take a holy bath in rivers or ponds at dawn, as it is believed to cleanse them of sins and purify their bodies. * **Offering Tarpan:** People offer Tarpan, a ritual offering of water and sesame seeds, to their ancestors to honor their memory and seek their blessings. * **Diya Lighting:** It is customary to light diyas (earthen lamps) and float them in rivers or water bodies during the evening. This symbolizes the dispelling of darkness and signifies the victory of good over evil. * **Worship of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi:** Devotees worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi by offering prayers, flowers, and sweets. They also perform Lakshmi Puja to seek their blessings for wealth and prosperity. **Auspicious Time and Date** In 2024, Kartik Amavasya will fall on Saturday, November 9th. The Amavasya Tithi will begin at 1:42 AM on November 9th and end at 12:59 AM on November 10th. The most auspicious time (Muhurat) for Kartik Amavasya Puja is from 6:31 PM to 8:14 PM on November 9th. **Conclusion** Kartik Amavasya is a significant Hindu festival that is observed with great reverence and devotion. By performing rituals and observances on this day, devotees seek blessings for prosperity, liberation from sins, and good fortune. The auspicious time of Kartik Amavasya in 2024 is on November 9th, and devotees are encouraged to observe the festival with purity and devotion to reap its spiritual benefits.
