Festivals
Date
Amavasya
Relevant Timings
Aparahna Muhurat
8 Dec, 12:56 pm – 2:44 pm, 8 Dec
Duration - 01 Hours 49 Mins
About
Amavasya, the new moon day, occurs at the end of the waning moon phase. It is a day associated with the ancestors (Pitrus) and is considered ideal for performing rituals for their peace.
Significance:
The absence of the moon represents a time to look within and honor one's roots. It is a day of profound silence and spiritual introspection, helping to cleanse karmic debts and seek ancestral blessings.
Rituals & Puja Vidhi:
1. Pitru Tarpan: Offering water and sesame seeds to departed ancestors. 2. Holy Bath: Taking a dip in sacred waters to cleanse spiritual impurities. 3. Fasting: Many observe a fast to focus on spiritual practices and ancestral rituals. 4. Charity: Donating food (Annadana) is believed to be particularly meritorious on this day.