Amavasya day has special significance in Hindu religion. On this day, rituals like Tarpan, Shraddha etc. are performed for the peace of the ancestors’ souls. The first Amavasya of the year 2024, which is also known as Paush Amavasya, is falling on Thursday, January 11.
Importance of Paush Amavasya
Paush Amavasya is also called Chhota Shraddha. On this day, special worship is done for the peace of the souls of the ancestors. Sesame seeds, jaggery, rice, water etc. should be offered to the ancestors on this day. Bathing and donating on the day of Paush Amavasya also has special significance for the peace of the souls of ancestors. Taking bath in a holy river or lake on this day brings virtue. After bathing, tarpan and shraddha rituals are performed for the ancestors.
Fasting also brings virtue
Keeping fast on the day of Paush Amavasya also brings virtue. The person who observes fast on this day should wake up early in the morning and take bath. After this Lord Vishnu should be worshipped. Satvik food should be eaten during the fast. Tarpan and Shraddha rituals should be performed for the ancestors in the evening.
When is the auspicious time of Paush Amavasya
According to the Panchang, Paush Amavasya Tithi will start at 08:10 PM on January 10, 2024 and will end at 05:26 PM on January 11, 2024. On the day of Paush Amavasya, to give peace to the souls of the ancestors and get the desired results, they should donate Pind Daan, donate water, donate food etc. to the ancestors. Gayatri Mantra should be chanted for the ancestors on the day of Paush Amavasya. On this day, one should do charity for the ancestors.
this should not be done
There are some tasks which should not be done or should be avoided on the day of Paush Amavasya. For example, one should not eat tamasic food like meat, fish etc. on this day. On this day one should not do bad things like lying, stealing etc. One should not have negative emotions like anger, jealousy etc.
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