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Reasons and Benefits of Amavasya Fast

Amavasya is more famously known as the new moon or the no moon day and happens once every lunar month. There are two halves to a month, namely Krishna and Shukla pakshas. Amavasya vrat occurs at the beginning of every month. What is the Amavasya vrat dates for 2022? The Amavasya which falls during September-October, is otherwise known as Pitru paksha or Ashwin Amavasya. This year, Phalguna Amavasya is dated to be on March 2, followed by the Chaitra Amavasya which falls on April 1.  On April 30th, Vaishakha Amavasya is observed while Jyeshtha Amavasya is observed on May 30. will fall on June 29 and Shravana Amavasya will June 29th is the day of Ashadh Amavasya, and July 28 is the day when Shravana amavasya is performed. Bhadrapada Amavasya will be observed on August 27 and Ashwina Amasvya will be on September 25 followed by Kartik Amavasya which will occur on October 25. We observe the Margashirsha Amavasya on November 23rd , and the Pausha Amavasya will fall on 23rd of December.  F