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Quick Guide
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.
Every month - Amavasya (New Moon) and Pournami (Full Moon). Common occasions: Amavasya (New Moon), Pournami (Full Moon)
Anyone. These are universal lunar observances.
A simple home version is usually possible without a priest.
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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.
ಅವಲೋಕನ
**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
ಹಂತ ಹಂತದ ವಿಧಾನ
Sankalp (Intention)
Take the vow of fasting with clear intention.
Morning Puja
Perform morning worship after bath.
Maintain Fast
Follow the prescribed fasting rules throughout the day.
Evening Puja
Perform evening worship with full rituals.
Break Fast (Parana)
Break the fast after puja with prescribed food.
Common Mantras
ಏನು ಮಾಡಬೇಕು ಮತ್ತು ಏನು ಮಾಡಬಾರದು
- • Amavasya: Offer tarpan to ancestors
- • Pournami: Perform Satyanarayan Puja
- • Give charity on both days
- • Visit temples
- • Meditate during evening
- • 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)
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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.