Blogs — Amavasya

Mahalaya Amavasya, the new moon day filled with rituals and reverence, is a time for deep reflection and connection with our ancestors. This day is significant and sacred in the Hindu calendar. This special Amavasya (new moon) occurs in the Tamil month of Puratasi, which falls between September and October, during end of the Mahalaya Paksha period or Pitru Paksha. Mahalaya Amavasya, also known as Sarvapitri Amavasya or Pitru Paksha Amavasya, is the perfect occasion to perform Tarpanam (ancestral rituals) to honor and pay respect to departed ancestors.  Mythological Story of Mahalaya Amavasya  In the Mahabharata, after Karna’s death in the Kurukshetra War, his soul reached the divine realm where he met Yama, the god of...

Aadi Amavasai is a unique festival observed in South India by the Tamil people. Amavasai (New Moon Day) occurs when the Sun and Moon align in the same zodiac sign. Aadi Amavasai, also referred to as Aadi Amavasya, is an important day in the Tamil calendar dedicated to honouring and paying tribute to ancestors. Aadi Amavasai is observed during the Tamil month of Aadi (mid-July to mid-August). Aadi Amavasai is of great spiritual significance, offering individuals a chance to express gratitude and seek blessings from their departed loved ones.   Significance of Aadi Amavasai    During Aadi Amavasai, the Sun, representing...

Mahalaya amavasya 2023 falls on Saturday 14th of October Mahalaya Amavasya is a very important and a sacred day in the Hindu calendar on which the ancestors are worshipped and their souls are pleased by offering darpan.The amavasya(new moon ) that falls in the tamil month of puratasi during (september -october) during the mahalaya paksha is called the Mahalaya Amavasya. Mahalaya paksha is the first day that marks the beginning for the celebrations and worship of Goddesses Durga through out india as navaratri or Dussehra.Mahalaya Amavasya is a special occasion, when families come together to remember and pay homage to...