Amavasya Tithi has special significance in the Hindu calendar. The Amavasya Tithi falling every month is known by different names. Darsh Amavasya is also a major date among them. On this day, there is a special ritual of bathing, donation, tarpan and worship for ancestors. Darsh Amavasya means - such an Amavasya in which special darshan, bath and donation have importance.
On this day, after bathing in holy rivers or at home in the morning, arghya is offered to the Sun God. Tarpan is considered auspicious for the peace of the soul of ancestors. Also, donating food, clothes and dakshina to the needy leads to virtue.
Many people also fast on Darsh Amavasya and worship Lord Vishnu and ancestors and wish for happiness, peace and prosperity in life.
Activities to be done on Darsha Amavasya
- Bath, donation and tarpan
- Worship and offering of ancestors
- Donation of food and clothes to the needy
- Vrat and Upvaas
Importance
It is believed that the donation and tarpan done on Darsha Amavasya gives many times more results. This day is considered to be the best to please the ancestors and get their blessings.
