Amavasya Facts: A total of 16 dates have been mentioned in astrology. Amavasya is also one of these. On this date itself, Shraddha-Tarpan etc. are performed for the peace of the ancestors. Know why this date is special?
Amavasya Tithi Interesting Facts: In Hindu religion, dates have been given special importance because decisions about fasts, festivals etc. are taken only after seeing the date. A total of 16 dates have been mentioned in astrology, out of which, from Pratipada to Chaturdashi tithi, it occurs in both the pakshas (Shukla and Krishna). Apart from these, there are also full moon and new moon dates. In this way there are total 16 dates. Different lords or deities of all these dates are also mentioned in the religious texts. Amavasya has special significance among all these dates. Know interesting facts related to Amavasya Tithi…
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When does Amavasya Tithi come?
According to astrology, the 15 days during which the size of the moon gradually decreases is called Krishna Paksha. The last date of Krishna Paksha is called Amavasya. The moon is not visible at all on this day. On this date, the light of the moon does not reach the earth at all due to which it is the darkest night on Amavasya date. There is also a belief that on Amavasya Tithi, the influence of negative energy i.e. powers like ghosts becomes very high.
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Who is the lord of Amavasya Tithi?
According to religious texts, the lord of Amavasya Tithi is the ancestral god, that is why on this date, Shraddha, Tarpan and Pind Daan etc. are performed for the peace of the ancestors. By doing this the inauspicious effects of Pitra Dosh are reduced and happiness and prosperity remain in life. The biggest festival of Hindus, Diwali is also celebrated on Amavasya date. There are a total of 12 Amavasyas in a year, their number increases to 13 in more months.
When does the coincidence of Amavasya date occur?
According to astrology, when Sun and Moon are in the same zodiac sign then a coincidence of Amavasya date is formed. This happens only once a month. Among the sixteen phases of the Moon, the sixteenth phase is called Ama. According to Skandpuran-
Ama Shodashbhagen Devi Prokta Mahakala.
Sansthita Parama Maya Dehinan Dehdharini.
Meaning- Ama has been considered the Mahakala of the Moon, it includes the powers of all the sixteen Kalas of the Moon. This art does not decay or rise.