Amavasya — Tithi, Significance & Rituals

Significance of Amavasya

• Perform Tarpan for ancestral souls — this helps them attain Moksha.
• Bathing and charity on Amavasya removes Pitru Dosha and brings peace at home.
• Special day for remedies of Shani Dosha, Kaal Sarp Dosha, and Pitru Dosha.
• Best day for worship of Lord Shiva, Goddess Kali, and Pitru Dev.

Pitru Tarpan Ritual

1. Wake up before sunrise and take a bath.
2. Perform Tarpan in a river, pond, or with clean water at home.
3. Mix black sesame seeds (til) in water and offer with both hands to ancestors.
4. Chant "Om Pitribhyah Namah" and offer water 3 times.
5. Feed a Brahmin and offer dakshina.
6. Feed a cow and dogs.

Upcoming Amavasyas

Pitru Tarpan Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः स्वधायिभ्यः स्वधा नमः ।
ॐ पितामहेभ्यः स्वधायिभ्यः स्वधा नमः ।
ॐ प्रपितामहेभ्यः स्वधायिभ्यः स्वधा नमः ॥