🌑 Amavasya Guide
Amavasya Significance, Tarpana Procedure, Pitru Rituals
📖 What is Amavasya?
Amavasya (in Sanskrit "ama" = together, "vasya" = dwelling) is the day when Sun and Moon are together in the same zodiac sign. The Moon is not visible from Earth on this day. Amavasya is the 15th and last tithi of Krishna Paksha.
In Hindu tradition, Amavasya is the most sacred day for ancestor worship. It is believed that performing Pitru Tarpana and Shraddha on this day pleases the ancestors.
🙏 Amavasya Rituals
💧 Pitru Tarpana
Offering water with sesame seeds to ancestors. Performing on every Amavasya is auspicious.
🛕 Shani Puja
Sesame oil lamp and til donation to Lord Shani. For Shani Dosha remedies.
🌊 Holy Bath
Bathing in holy rivers and pilgrimage sites is highly meritorious.
🪔 Lamp Donation
Lighting and donating sesame oil lamps. To remove darkness.
📅 Important Amavasyas
| Name | Month | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Mahalaya Amavasya | Bhadrapada (Sep) | Most sacred for Pitru Shraddha |
| Diwali Amavasya | Ashwin (Oct-Nov) | Lakshmi Puja, Festival of Lights |
| Somavati Amavasya | When falls on Monday | Very auspicious for married women |
| Shani Amavasya | When falls on Saturday | Shani Puja, Til Dana |
| Aadi Amavasya | Ashadha (Jul) | Pitru Tarpana in holy rivers |
| Thai Amavasya | Magha (Jan-Feb) | Very sacred for Tarpana |
✅ Do's
- Pitru Tarpana, Shraddha
- Charity
- Fasting
- Temple visit
- Meditation, Japa
❌ Don'ts
- Starting new ventures
- Weddings, auspicious events
- Haircut, Nail cutting
- Non-vegetarian food
- Travel
🕐 Tarpana Timing
- Morning: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Kutapa Kala is best
- Do when Amavasya tithi prevails
❓ FAQs
What is Amavasya?
Amavasya (New Moon) is the day when the Moon is not visible. Amavasya is the 15th tithi of Krishna Paksha. On this day, Sun and Moon are in the same zodiac sign.
What to do on Amavasya?
On Amavasya, one can perform Pitru Tarpana, Shani Puja, and charity. Holy river bath and lamp donation are auspicious.
Is Amavasya inauspicious?
Amavasya is not inauspicious. It is very auspicious for ancestor worship. New works and auspicious events should be avoided, but it is best for spiritual activities.