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Amavasya & Pournami Observances

45 minutes Anyone can perform Morning
Amavasya & Pournami Observances

Purpose

New Moon (Amavasya) is for ancestor worship and charity. Full Moon (Pournami) is for sattvic activities, meditation, and deity worship. Both are powerful for spiritual practices.

Overview

**Amavasya (New Moon):**
- Day of the ancestors (Pitru)
- Ideal for Tarpan and Shraddha
- Good for charity (daan)
- Avoid new beginnings
- Somvati Amavasya (Monday) is powerful for Shiva

**Pournami (Full Moon):**
- Day of positive energy
- Ideal for Satyanarayan Puja
- Good for meditation and mantra japa
- Full Moon water absorbs cosmic energy
- Guru Purnima, Sharad Purnima are special

Step-by-Step Procedure

1
Sankalp (Intention)

Take the vow of fasting with clear intention.

2
Morning Puja

Perform morning worship after bath.

3
Maintain Fast

Follow the prescribed fasting rules throughout the day.

4
Evening Puja

Perform evening worship with full rituals.

5
Break Fast (Parana)

Break the fast after puja with prescribed food.

Primary Mantra

**Amavasya Pitru Mantra:** ॐ पितृभ्यो नमः **Pournami Chandra Mantra:** ॐ सोमाय नमः **Satyanarayan Mantra (Pournami):** ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

Do's and Don'ts

Do's
  • • Amavasya: Offer tarpan to ancestors
  • • Pournami: Perform Satyanarayan Puja
  • • Give charity on both days
  • • Visit temples
  • • Meditate during evening
Don'ts
  • • Avoid starting new ventures on Amavasya
  • • Don't travel on Amavasya (optional)
  • • Avoid haircuts on Pournami (some traditions)
  • • Don't look at moon if defamed (Ganesh Chaturthi)

Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone. These are universal lunar observances.

Every month - Amavasya (New Moon) and Pournami (Full Moon).

Practices may vary by region, family tradition, and individual circumstances. Consult qualified elders or priests for guidance specific to your situation.
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Materials Needed
Essential
  • Fresh Flowers
  • Rice (Akshat)
  • Kumkum (Sindoor)
  • Incense Sticks (Agarbatti)
  • Diya (Oil Lamp)
  • Cotton Wicks
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