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Aadi Amavasai
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Aadi Amavasai is the new moon day in Aadi month, dedicated to performing rituals for departed ancestors (Pitru Tharpanam). It is one of the most important days for ancestor worship.
Significance
A sacred day to honor and seek blessings from departed ancestors. Performing tharpanam on this day is believed to bring peace to ancestors and prosperity to the family.
Rituals & traditions
Tharpanam· தர்ப்பணம்
Morning
Ritual offerings to ancestors
Pindam· பிண்டம்
After tharpanam
Rice ball offerings
Feeding Crows· காக்கைக்கு உணவு
Morning
Offering food to crows (ancestors)
How to celebrate
Take holy bath at Rameswaram or sacred rivers. Perform tharpanam rituals. Offer food to Brahmins. Feed crows. Avoid buying new items on this day.
When it happens
New moon day in Aadi month (July-August)
Tags
- #aadi
- #amavasai
- #ancestors
- #tharpanam
- #pitru