Thai Amavasya is the no moon day in the Tamil Month of Thai (January – February). Thai Amavasai is dedicated to dead ancestors, siblings, parents and other relatives. Thai Amavasya 2013 date is February 10. Special prayers, rituals and offerings are made on the day for departed souls to rest in peace.
In Tamil Nadu, Hindus take a holy bath in one of the sacred water bodies. Shradh and Tarpan are offered. There is a popular belief that on Thai Amavasi day the souls of the dead visit to bless their relations on the earth. The rituals and other pujas are performed on riverbanks or on seashores.
The day is of great significance at the Ramesvaram Sri Ramanatha Swamy Temple
Rituals, pujas and prayers associated with Thai Amavasi are also observed at several places in Tamil Nadu including Kannyakumari, Dhanushkodi, Muhuntharayarchatram, Sethukarai and Devipattinam.
The same day is observed as Mauni Amavasya in North India – many Hindus observe a complete silence on the day.
4 comments:
IS IT CORRECT IF I DO AMAVASYA PRAYERS FOR MY NIECE ON 23 JANUARY 2012 WITHOUT PERFORMING 1ST YEAR THEVASAM.
SHE PASSED AWAY ON THE 13TH DECEMBER 2011.
THANK YOU.
Can I perform the prayers for my brother who passed away on 10 September 2011 since we never perform the 1st year thevasam yet....
Seeking your advice.
Thank you
Yes you can perform it on the day it is meant for all dead people
Can you guide us through and the correct procedures involving for thai ammavasai to be conducted at Sri Rameshwaram
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