Amavasya
Amavasya is a Sanskrit term that refers to the new moon day in the Hindu calendar. It is observed every month when the moon is not visible in the night sky. In India, Amavasya is considered an important day for performing various rituals and religious activities.
On Amavasya, people perform various religious activities such as taking a holy bath, performing charity, and offering food and prayers to their ancestors. The day is also considered auspicious for performing rituals to propitiate the gods and seek their blessings.
In some parts of India, especially in North India, Amavasya is observed as the day of Shradh or Tarpan. On this day, people offer food and water to their ancestors and seek their blessings. It is believed that offering food to the ancestors on this day can bring peace and prosperity to the family.
In addition to the religious activities, Amavasya is also considered an important day for fasting and meditation. People observe fasts and spend the day in meditation and prayer to seek blessings and purification of the soul.
Overall, Amavasya is an important day in the Hindu calendar and is observed with great reverence and devotion by the followers of the Hindu religion.
