Jyeshtha Month Plus Amavasya Fast

According to the Hindu calendar, when an extra month (Purushottam month) occurs in a year, the new moon day of that month is called Jyeshtha Adhik Amavasya. This day holds special virtuous and religious significance. Bathing, fasting, offering prayers to ancestors, and donating on this day is considered extremely fruitful.

Importance of Jyeshtha Adhik Amavasya

• Performing Pitru Tarpan and Shraddha on this day pleases the ancestors and blesses them.
• Taking a bath in the Ganga and doing charity destroys sins and increases virtue.
• Worshiping Lord Vishnu and Shiva removes all troubles.
• Fasting and devotion bring happiness, peace, and prosperity in life.

Jyeshtha Adhik Amavasya Puja Method

• Take a vow to fast after bathing in the morning.
• Worship the idol/picture of Lord Vishnu and Shiva.
• Recite the Gita, Vishnu Sahasranama, or Purushottam Maas Katha.
• Offer prayers and Perform Shraddha.
• Donate food, clothes, and money to the needy.
• Light lamps and sing hymns at night.

Jyeshtha Adhik Amavasya Vrat Katha

According to mythological belief, offering prayers to ancestors and donating on the Amavasya of Adhik Maas satisfies the souls of ancestors. Worshiping Lord Vishnu and Shiva removes all obstacles in life and brings happiness and prosperity to the family.

Benefits of Jyeshtha Adhik Amavasya

1. Freedom from ancestral curses and planetary obstacles is achieved.
2. Wealth, happiness, and prosperity are attained.
3. Mental peace and spiritual progress are achieved.
4. Troubles and difficulties in life are eliminated.