Aadi Amavasai

Tamil

Also known as: Aadi New Moon, Aadi Amavasya

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Aadi Amavasai

About Aadi Amavasai

Aadi Amavasai falls on the new moon day (Amavasai) in the Tamil month of Aadi (July-August). It is a significant day for performing rites for departed ancestors (pitru tarpanam).

Devotees take holy dips in rivers and perform special pujas for their ancestors. The day is considered highly auspicious for seeking blessings from the departed souls.

In Tamil Nadu, temples hold special ceremonies and families gather to perform ancestral rites. The festival emphasises the importance of honouring one's lineage.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees observe fasting and perform ancestral rites on this new moon day.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Wake up early and take a ritual bath in a river or sacred water body.
Observe fasting throughout the day.
Perform pitru tarpanam (ancestral rites) for departed souls.
Visit temples and offer prayers for ancestral peace.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is pitru tarpanam?

Pitru tarpanam is the ritual of offering water mixed with black sesame seeds and darba grass to ancestors. It is performed to seek peace for departed souls and blessings for the living.

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Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.