07 May

Vaishakha Amavasya

Vaishakha Amavasya, which falls in the Hindu month of Vaishakha, is a significant day celebrated in India. This day, usually occurring in April or May, is observed with various rituals, fasting, and ancestor worship, known as Pitru Tarpan. People in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar especially commemorate this day. It holds great importance as it is believed to bring peace and salvation to ancestors, and Hindus also engage in acts of charity and spiritual practices on this auspicious occasion.It is also a time for self-reflection and spiritual rejuvenation through meditation and contemplation. This sacred night fosters unity, reverence, and continuity among Hindu communities.

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