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Aadi Amavasai
Set of Hindu rituals From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aadi Amavasai is observed on the Amavasya (new moon) day of the Tamil month of Aadi month by the Tamils. On the day, Hindu rituals performed to honour the deceased ancestors.[1]
People gather at riverbanks, beaches, or temple ghats at dawn, dressed simply and carrying natural offerings like cooked rice balls, sesame seeds, tulsi leaves, and coconuts. This ritual, known as Bali Tharpanam, is believed to help departed souls attain moksha (liberation), while also offering spiritual strength and blessings to the living.[2][3]
Major ritual sites include riverbanks such as the Agni Tirtham situated in Rameshwaram which becomes a prominent spiritual hub during the day.[4]
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