Ashadha Amavasya
The Ashadha month’s New Moon Day (Amavasya) is known as Phalguna Amavasya. The day is ideal for remembering dead relatives and wishing for their Moksha (liberation). As per Hindu beliefs, Ashadha Amavasya is a particularly auspicious day during which people bathe in sacred waterbodies like ponds, rivers or lakes. Therefore, individuals execute Shradh and Tarpan rituals in order to satisfy their deceased relatives. Furthermore, Amavasya is an important day because individuals undergo a fasting period or vrat and
conduct a few activities in order to obtain the blessings from God.
As per Hindu beliefs, Ashadha Amavasya is a particularly auspicious day during which people bathe in sacred waterbodies like ponds, rivers or lakes. On this event of good fortune, people offer presents and tributes to their deceased relatives and decorate the lighting with many beautiful colours at night. Devotees also follow the Ashadha Amavasya Vrat or fast for the sake of the deceased souls; tranquillity. Ashadha Amavasya is thought to have immense importance for Pitru Tharpan and Pinda Pradaan. It is stated that on the day of the Ashadha Amavasya, our deceased relatives or Pitru come back to Earth, thus making it possible for all of our prayers, tributes, or gifts to get to them. Worshipping our Pitru on Ashadha Amavasya starts the inflow of wealth and tranquillity. It also removes any sort of Dosha from their Janam Kundli (birth chart), be it Grah Dosha, Pitru Dosha, or Shani Dosha.
On Ashadha Amavasya, rites and procedures such as Tila Tarpanam, or giving to the deceased, and Annadanam," or distributing food to the hungry individuals, satisfying all of the natives needs. According to the Garuda Puran, following Ashadha Amavasya Vrat or the fast for Ashadha Amavasya and performing the Ashadha Amavasya Puja or practicing philanthropy on that day alleviates any flaws in a person Janam Kundli or birth chart. The
proper way of performing the Ashadh Amavasya puja is to:
Keep the Amavasya Vrat (fast) and bathe in the sacred waterbodies — ponds, lakes or rivers.
Light diyas or clay lights to honour the Pipal Tree. It is believed that chanting
Mantras while burning the diyas and praying to honour the Pipal tree will provide respite from all difficulties. Respect and honour one deceased relatives by praying to them or donating food to those who need it.
Deepa Puja is the true Hindu ritual conducted on the day of the Ashadha Amavasya. This particular puja is primarily dedicated to the Hindu deity of Pancha Maha Bhoota, which represents the five basic elements: air, water, fire, sky, and earth. What should be noted is the use of the Chourang, is a low-set table top used in the Deepa puja ritual. This table has
been well polished and is embellished with multiple colours and intricate rangoli designs on its top. All the diyas are appropriately placed on the Chourang and fully lit with the final purpose of performing the puja. It is also important to note that on the night of the Ashadha Amavasya, the very same diyas are lit and set all around the home. According to Hindu researchers and sages, it is unquestionably believed that the rays of light emanating from the diyas would completely sweep away every horrible force and evil.
Simultaneously, it welcomes fresh richness and good energy into one life.
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