One acknowledges the debt one has to devas (gods), rishis (sages) and pitris (ancestral manes) and tries to satisfy them using this ritual. Tarpana means “satisfying” or “satiating”. One important ritual of Hinduism is tarpana. Shradh (spiritual effort, spiritual activities) and pitr tarpana (rituals for the deceased in one’s family – maternal and paternal) is considered highly beneficial for the people participating. Thousands of Hindus take a holy dip and perform rites to the dead ancestors at Agni Theertham in Rameswaram, Thriveni Sangamam in Bhavani and Kannyakumari and various holy spots on the banks of Cauvery River. This year, Mahalaya Amavasya puja will be conducted on 12 October 2015.ĭevout Hindus perform holy bath in various scared rivers, seas and sacred ponds or Teerthams in Tamil Nadu. Important rituals on the day include performing rites for dead ancestors in sacred Teerths and riverbanks and also taking a holy dip in sacred rivers and spots. Mahalaya Patsam from September 28 to Amavasya on 12 October, Hastham. Since this is the first New Moon day during this period, it is regarded as the more powerful day for performing Tarpanam rituals.Mahalaya Amavasya is the no moon day in the Tamil month of Purattaasi and is considered highly auspicious for performing rituals to the dead like Shraddha and Tarpana. In addition, every year, during the month of Aadi, the Sun starts its movement towards the South, which is called ‘Dakshinayana’ (Dakshin means south, and Ayana means travel). It is believed that on Aadi Amavasya, spirits are more willing to accept the offerings and are satisfied when their successors perform Tarpanam rituals for them. Aadi Amavasya is of great importance because the Sun and the Moon occupy Cancer, the sign of Moon.
The Sun signifies the father and soul whereas the Moon signifies the mother and mind. On Amavasya (New Moon) day, the Sun and the Moon occupy the same sign. Offering Tarpanam rituals for your ancestors on Aadi Amavasya can help their souls attain Moksha (salvation), and they in turn bestow their blessings on you. The month of Aadi is considered highly auspicious when divine forces bless the earth with grace and answer your prayers. Aadi Amavasya is one of the three most powerful New Moon days to offer Tarpanam (ancestral rituals) to honor your ancestors and receive their eternal blessings. Aadi Amavasya is the Amavasya (New Moon Day) that falls in the Tamil month of Aadi (mid-Jul to mid-Aug).
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