BhaktiLoopFalgun Amavasya
The New Moon day of the Falgun month, it is highly significant for performing ancestral rites (Shraddha and Tarpan) and seeking blessings from ancestors. It marks the end of the Hindu lunar year and is considered a powerful day for spiritual endeavors.
Key Rituals & Practices
Pitri Tarpan: Offering water, black sesame seeds, and prayers to deceased ancestors for their peace and liberation.
Shraddha: Performing specific rituals to honor and provide spiritual sustenance to ancestors.
Holy Bath (Snan): Taking a dip in sacred rivers like Ganges, Yamuna, Godavari, or other holy water bodies to purify oneself and seek blessings.
Fasting: Many devotees observe a partial or full fast on this day.
Donations (Daan): Giving food, clothes, money, or other items to Brahmins, the poor, or needy individuals.
Lighting Diyas/Lamps: Especially for ancestors, to light their path.
Meditations and Prayers: Engaging in spiritual practices, meditation, and prayers for the well-being of ancestors and self-purification.
Associated Deities
Hindu Calendar Details
Hindu Month
Falgun (Phalguna)
Paksha
Krishna Paksha (Dark Fortnight)
Tithi
Amavasya (New Moon)
Historical & Mythological Context
Amavasya days are considered highly potent for connecting with the ancestral realm and performing rites for the deceased. In Vedic traditions, performing Shraddha and Tarpan on this day is believed to help ancestors attain moksha (liberation) and brings blessings, peace, and prosperity to the living descendants. Falgun Amavasya, being the last Amavasya of the Hindu lunar year, holds special importance for concluding the annual cycle of offerings and preparing for the new year (which begins with Chaitra Shukla Pratipada). It is believed to cleanse accumulated karma and foster spiritual growth.
Alternative Names
Gregorian Date
Will vary by year (typically February or March)