- By Kashish Rai
- Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:54 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Margazhi Amavasai 2024: In the Tamil calendar, Amavasai marks the New Moon Day, a significant occasion for spiritual growth. Hindus observe this day with rituals, prayers, and fasting to honour their ancestors and gods. Among the 12 Amavasai days, Margazhi Amavasai is particularly special, falling between mid-December and mid-January. Devotees consider this an auspicious day for spiritual renewal, taking sacred dips in rivers, worshipping Lord Shiva and offering prayers to their ancestors to seek blessings and guidance. This year, Margazhi Amavasai is being observed on 30th December 2024.
Margazhi Amavasai 2024: Date And Time
- Margazhi Amavasai 2024 Date: 30th December 2024, Monday
- Amavasai Tithi Begins: 06:31 AM, 30th December 2024
- Amavasai Tithi Ends: 06:26 AM, 31st December 2024
Margazhi Amavasai 2024: Significance
Margazhi Amavasai is a significant day in the Tamil calendar. It's considered an auspicious occasion for spiritual renewal and growth. On this day, devotees take sacred dips in rivers, worship Lord Shiva, and offer prayers to their ancestors. By doing so, they seek to purify their minds and souls.
The importance of Margazhi Amavasai lies in its association with the ancestors and the gods. It's believed that the ancestors descend to the earth on this day, and by offering prayers and rituals, devotees can seek their blessings and guidance. Additionally, Margazhi Amavasai is considered an ideal day for spiritual practices, such as meditation and yoga, which can help individuals connect with their inner selves and achieve spiritual growth.
Margazhi Amavasai is dedicated to offering tarpanam and worship to the ancestors. (Image Source: Canva)
Margazhi Amavasai 2024: Rituals
On Margazhi Amavasai, devotees wake up early and take a sacred dip in the river or a nearby waterbody. This ritual, known as "Theerth Snan", is believed to purify the mind and soul. After the dip, devotees offer prayers to the sun god and perform a ritual called "Tarpanam", where they offer water and sesame seeds to their ancestors.
Devotees then visit the nearby temple, where they offer prayers and worship Lord Shiva. They also offer special prayers to their ancestors, seeking their blessings and guidance. In some temples, special pujas and rituals are performed on this day, which devotees attend with great fervour.
In the evening, devotees gather with their families and offer prayers to their ancestors. They also share stories and memories of their ancestors, keeping their legacy alive. By performing these rituals, devotees believe they can connect with their ancestors and seek their blessings for a prosperous and happy life.
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