Aadi Amavasya

Importance of Adi Amavasya

Tarpan of ancestors: On this day, tarpan and pinddaan of ancestors have special significance. By doing this, the soul of the ancestors gets peace and their grace is received.

Agriculture and rain: Adi Amavasya is also related to agriculture and rain. It is also seen as the arrival of the rainy season and prayers are offered for a good harvest.

Spiritual purification: Bathing in holy rivers and reservoirs on this day purifies the soul.

Adi Amavasya Puja Vidhi

Bath and purification: Take a bath in holy rivers, ponds or at home in the morning and wear clean clothes.

Tarpan of ancestors: Invite Brahmins for tarpan and pinddaan. Tarpan of ancestors is done with holy water, sesame, barley and kusha.

Pinddaan: Rice, sesame and water are used for pinddaan. It is made in the form of pind and offered at a holy place.

Worship of ancestors: Use incense, lamp, sandalwood, flowers and naivedya for the worship of ancestors. Chant special mantras for the peace and grace of ancestors.

Donation and service: Donation has special significance on this day. Donate food, clothes and dakshina to Brahmins and the needy.

Spiritual practice: Worship Lord Shiva, Vishnu or your favorite deity throughout the day. Recite religious texts and sing bhajans.

Adi Amavasya gives us an opportunity to express our reverence and gratitude to our ancestors. The worship and tarpan of this day brings peace to the souls of ancestors and by their grace our life becomes happy and prosperous. On Adi Amavasya, remember your ancestors with reverence and devotion and perform tarpan and pinddaan for them. This will bring peace, happiness and prosperity in your life.