Amavasya (New Moon) Puja
Sacred rituals on the new moon day for ancestral blessings, removal of negative energies, and honouring the departed souls.
Morning & Evening (New Moon Day)
Full day observance
Tithi-Based
About This Ceremony
Amavasya (New Moon Day) holds deep significance in Hindu worship. It is the day when the boundary between the physical and subtle worlds is thinnest, making it the ideal time for ancestral worship (Pitru Tarpanam) and rituals to remove accumulated negative energies. At Sri Aadhi Varahi Temple, the Amavasya ceremonies include special worship of Sri Maha Rudra Bhairavar (the guardian deity), Sri Rahu Bhagavan, and Sri Ketu Bhagavan. Tarpanam (water offerings to ancestors) is conducted for devotees who wish to honour their departed family members and seek their blessings. The Amavasya Puja also includes special rituals for the removal of Naga Dosha, Pitru Dosha, and other karmic afflictions. Oil lamps are lit in large numbers to dispel the darkness of the new moon night and symbolize the triumph of divine light over ignorance.
Significance
Amavasya is the most powerful day for ancestral worship and karmic cleansing. Rituals performed on this day free both the living and the departed from karmic bonds.
Offerings
- Sesame seeds
- Black cloth
- Mustard oil lamps
- Tarpanam materials
Associated Deity
The fierce and protective manifestation of Lord Shiva — the guardian of time, the destroyer of fear, and the lord of the present moment.
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