Sarva Pitru Amavasya
KannadaAlso known as: Pitru Amavasya, Mahalaya Amavasya
Sarva Pitru Amavasya
About Sarva Pitru Amavasya
Sarva Pitru Amavasya falls on the new moon day in the month of Ashwin (September-October). It is the most important day for performing rituals for departed ancestors.
Devotees perform tarpan rituals, offer food and water to their ancestors, and observe specific rituals for their peace and salvation.
In Karnataka, the festival is celebrated with traditional rituals, tarpan ceremonies, and community gatherings.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe traditional rituals and perform tarpan for their ancestors.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Perform tarpan rituals for departed ancestors.
- Offer food and water to Brahmins.
- Observe specific dietary restrictions.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the tarpan rituals with a festive meal.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Take a ritual bath before dawn.
- Perform tarpan rituals for departed ancestors.
- Offer food and water to Brahmins.
- Observe specific dietary restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is the most important day for performing rituals for departed ancestors, seeking their peace and salvation.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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