Bhavuka Amavasya

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Quick Overview

Date in 2032: Monday, June 7, 2032
Tithi: Jyeshtha Krishna Amavasya (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends: 06:48 AM, Jun 07 to 07:02 AM, Jun 08
Lunar month: Jyeshtha · Krishna Paksha
Also on this tithi: Shani Jayanti, Vat Savitri Vrat

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2032 Festival Date & Muhurta

Bhavuka Amavasya

Monday, June 7, 2032

Lunar Month: Jyeshtha

Tithi / Muhurta Timings

Tithi Begins:06:48 AM, Jun 07

Tithi Ends:07:02 AM, Jun 08

Bhavuka Amavasya at a Glance

Bhavuka Amavasya is fixed by the lunar calendar to Jyeshtha Krishna Amavasya, the 15th tithi of the waning (Krishna) fortnight of Jyeshtha (Vaisakha Krishna Amavasya in the Amanta calendar).

Tithi rule: Jyeshtha Krishna Amavasya (Purnimanta)Krishna Amavasya Jyeshtha month
Tithi swami and group: Pitra · Purna Tithi
Also on this tithi: Shani Jayanti Vat Savitri Vrat

Jyeshtha Krishna Amavasya in Coming Years

Year	Tithi begins	Tithi ends
2033	07:31 PM, Fri, May 27	05:07 PM, Sat, May 28
2034	12:32 PM, Wed, May 17	08:43 AM, Thu, May 18
2035	12:42 PM, Tue, Jun 5	08:51 AM, Wed, Jun 6
2036	03:08 AM, Sun, May 25	12:47 AM, Mon, May 26
2037	11:04 AM, Thu, May 14	11:24 AM, Fri, May 15

Panchanga on This Day

Bhavuka Amavasya · Jun 7, 2032

VaaraSomavara

TithiAmavasya Amavasya06:48 AM → 07:02 AM

NakshatraKrittika05:16 AM → 05:46 AM

YogaDhriti

KaranChatushpada

Lunar MonthVaisakha

Brahma Muhurta04:02 AM → 04:42 AM

Abhijit Muhurta11:52 AM → 12:48 PM

Nishita Muhurta11:59 PM → 12:40 AM

Rahu Kaal07:07 AM → 08:51 AM

New Delhi, IndiaFull Dainik Panchang →

About Bhavuka Amavasya

Bhavuka Amavasya is a special New Moon day observed with deep emotional devotion (Bhav) and reverence for one's ancestors (Pitrus). The term 'Bhavuka' refers to one who is full of sentiment, feeling, and devotion, and this Amavasya encourages devotees to perform ancestral rites with heartfelt sincerity. It is particularly significant for performing Shraddha, Tarpan, and Pind Daan to ensure peace and liberation for departed souls.

This Amavasya generally falls during the Ashadha or Shravana month, depending on regional calculations, and is considered highly auspicious for spiritual practices aimed at pacifying ancestral debts (Pitru Rina). Devotees believe that the departed ancestors visit the earthly realm on this day and bless their descendants when properly honored with offerings, prayers, and charity.

Apart from Pitru rituals, Bhavuka Amavasya is also a day for self-reflection, charity, and devotion to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Many observe partial fasting, visit holy rivers or pilgrimage sites, and donate food, clothes, and essential items to Brahmins and the poor. The emotional intensity of the observance is believed to purify the mind and strengthen the bond between the living and the ancestral realm.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

The day is dedicated to Pitru Tarpan, Shraddha, charity, and devotional prayers performed with deep emotional sincerity.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Wake early, bathe, and wear clean, preferably white or light-colored, traditional clothes.
Perform Tarpan at a riverbank, lake, or in your home Puja area using black sesame seeds, barley, Kusha grass, and water.
Offer Pind Daan (rice balls) and food to Brahmins in the name of deceased ancestors.
Observe a partial fast, consuming only satvik foods once during the day after the Shraddha rituals are completed.
Donate clothes, food, utensils, and money to the needy and to priests performing the rituals.
Recite the Garuda Purana, Vishnu Sahasranama, or Rudrashtakam to bring peace to the departed souls.

Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps

Essential Puja Samagri:

Black sesame seedsBarley grainsKusha grassSacred water or Ganga JalRice flour for PindasFlowersIncense and lampFruits and sweetsClothes for donationBrahmin Bhoj

Puja Procedure:

Purify the Puja area and set up images or symbols of ancestors along with Lord Vishnu.
Perform Tarpan by offering water mixed with sesame seeds and barley while reciting the names of ancestors.
Prepare Pindas (rice balls) and offer them to crows, cows, dogs, and Brahmins as representatives of the ancestors.
Feed Brahmins and donate clothes and essentials in the name of departed souls.
Conclude with prayers for the peace and liberation of all ancestors.

Bhavuka Amavasya: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which tithi is Bhavuka Amavasya observed on?

Jyeshtha Krishna Amavasya (Vaisakha Krishna Amavasya in the Amanta calendar); its swami is Pitra, a Purna Tithi.

Q: When does the Bhavuka Amavasya tithi begin and end in 2032?

Krishna Amavasya: 06:48 AM, Mon, Jun 7, 2032 to 07:02 AM, Tue, Jun 8, 2032 (IST).

Q: When is the Bhavuka Amavasya tithi in 2033?

Jyeshtha Krishna Amavasya: 07:31 PM, Fri, May 27, 2033 to 05:07 PM, Sat, May 28, 2033 (IST).

Q: Which other observances fall on the same tithi as Bhavuka Amavasya?

Shani Jayanti and Vat Savitri Vrat, also on Jyeshtha Krishna Amavasya.

Q: What does 'Bhavuka' mean in this context?

Bhavuka means full of devotion and emotion. This Amavasya emphasizes performing ancestral rites with heartfelt sincerity rather than mechanical ritualism.

Q: Can Bhavuka Amavasya rituals be done at home?

Yes, if a riverbank is not accessible, Tarpan and Shraddha can be performed at home with a qualified priest or according to family tradition.

Q: What is the best charity on this Amavasya?

Donating food, sesame seeds, blankets, and clothes to Brahmins and the poor is considered highly meritorious on Bhavuka Amavasya.