Jyeshtha Amavasya

Jyeshtha Amavasya comes in Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month. Like every Amavasya, this Amavasya is also considered highly propitious for the peace of forefathers, which is done by performing religious activities, donation and Pind Daan (Tarpan). Shani Jayanti is also celebrated on this day, when people visit the temple of Lord Shani to worship him. This increases the importance of Jyeshtha Amavasya even more. Along with Shani Jayanti, women in North India perform Vat Savitri Vrat on this day for the long life of their husbands. Jyeshtha Amavasya is also known by the name of Vat Savitri Amavasya.