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Mahalaya Amavasya 2012
Posted on: 15/Oct/2012 11:51:18 AM
Mahalaya Amavasya or Pitra Amavasya is the New Moon day of Pitri Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha, the fortnight which is especially sacred for offering oblations to the departed ancestors.
It is believed that performing Tarpanams or Tarpan during the auspicious Mahalaya Paksha will bless your ancestors and will free them from all their sins. Each day in the Mahalaya Paksha is ruled by a particular Tithi or Moon Phase and the benefits of offering Tarpanam on each day are different.
Mahalaya Amavasya is the last day of the Mahalaya Paksha, which is considered as the most important day in the year for performing obsequies and rites and on this day people donate food, clothes etc.
This year Mahalaya Paksha begins on September 30th and ends on October 15th, IST. This two week’s period is the most important one to appreciate your departed ancestors!
Four Ways to Gain Your Ancestors` Blessings
1. Group Tarpanam for ALL 15 Moons of Mahalaya
2. 1st and Last Moon Mahalaya Tarpanam
3. 15th Moon (last day, New Moon) of Mahalaya Tarpanam
4. Food & Clothing Donation to People in need on the New Moon Day
Why is Mahalaya Important?
It is during Mahalaya that you can Dissolve 2 types of Ancestral Karma:
1) Karma that blocks your Ancestors from blessing you
2) Karma that keeps your Ancestors trapped in this world
Priests specialized for ancestral rituals, ensure that the ancestral souls are appeased by the Tarpanam, which will lift your curses and will shower blessings on you. Access Your Ancestors` Positive Energy Blessings on New Moon Day.
