Amavasya News
According to some Hindu scriptures, souls endure suffering after death unless they receive proper offerings through Shradha rituals
Pitru Paksha is seen as a vital opportunity to ensure ancestors are nourished in the afterlife, allowing them to ascend to higher realms and find peace
During Pitru Paksha, auspicious activities such as marriages or major purchases are avoided, as they are believed to disturb the peace of the ancestors
The Hindu tradition's deep spiritual traditions and reverence are reflected in the observance of Ashadha Amavasya
Vat Savitri Vrat and Shani Jayanti coincide on Jyeshtha Amavasya which falls in the month of Jyeshth (May-June). It is on May 22, this year.
Shani Dev is the son of Surya Dev, the Sun god. As per Hindu mythology, each day of the week is dedicated to a deity, therefore, Saturday is ruled by Saturn Lord—Shani Dev.
If a new moon or Amavasya falls on a Monday, it is called Somvati Amavasya, if it is on a Saturday then it becomes Shani Amavasya.
Amitabh Bachchan's tweet claimed vibrations from clapping, blowing conch shells as part of Sunday's Janata Curfew would have reduced or destroyed coronavirus potency as it was 'amavasya', the darkest day of the month.
Nargis Fakhri is the leading lady of the film and she plays the role of Ahaana.
You can even keep a fast on this day, as very rarely an Amavasya falls on a Monday—making this one special.
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