What is Somavati Amavasya?

The day when Amavasya is current at sunrise on a Monday. It is observed with a morning bath, charity and offerings to ancestors.

Why does it not decide the date of Laxmi Puja?

Laxmi Puja is an evening worship and follows the Amavasya that covers pradosha, the period after sunset. Somavati Amavasya is defined by the sunrise tithi. The two rules ask about different moments of the day.

What happened in 2083 (2026)?

Amavasya began on Sunday at about 11:42 Nepal time and ended on Monday at about 12:46. Sunday evening had Amavasya, so Laxmi Puja was Sunday. Monday had Amavasya at sunrise, so Monday was Somavati Amavasya and the day of Gai Puja, while Monday evening was already Pratipada.

Can both fall on the same Monday?

Yes, when Amavasya is current at sunrise on Monday and still covers Monday evening. In that case the morning yoga and the evening festival share the day.

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