Today, June 15, 2026, marks the observance of Somvati Amavasya, a highly auspicious day in Sanatan Dharma dedicated to honoring ancestors. This powerful new moon, falling on a Monday, is ideal for spiritual practices like pitru tarpan, charity, and worship of Lord Shiva. Devotees also engage in feeding cows and crows, believed to connect them with celestial beings and ancestors.