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Aadi Amavasai
Set of Hindu rituals From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aadi Amavasai (Tamil: ஆடி அமாவாசை), is a set of Hindu rituals performed annually during the Adi month in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, to honour deceased ancestors.[1]
On the day of Amavasya (new moon), 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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