It is called Mauni Amavasya.
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Sarva Pitru Amavasya is an observance which is dedicated to the ancestors.
On Amavasya day there is more impact on people
who are very emotional.
Today is Mouni Amavasya, chant the names of 18 sons of mother Lakshmi.
The term‘Sarva Pitru' denotes‘all forefathers or ancestors' and the word Amavasya means‘new moon day'.
Amavasya, the darkest night of the month, has immense spiritual significance in Hindu religion.
However, Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya after two days of Dhantrayodashi is considered more significant.
Amavasya is a day to show your respect towards your forefathers
and get their blessings.
Sawan Amavasya holds great significance because it conveys the message
of maintaining greenery around the nature.
After this, the Amavasya Tithi will start which will last
till 9.07 am on October 28.
Fasting on Amavasya can rid one of past sins
and give them a sense of peace.
At some specific places, aspirants also worship the peepal tree on the day of Shravana Amavasya.
This period begins on the first full moon(Purnima)
following Ganesh Chaturthi and ends on the Peddala Amavasya.
This festival falls on Kartik Amavasya, i.e. on the new moon night in the month of Kartik.
The rituals of Phalguna Amavasya hold extreme significance as they are observed to attain prosperity,
welfare, and blessings.
Though, Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya just after two days of Dhantrayodashi is considered
to be even more important.
The rituals of Sarva Pitru Amavasya hold extreme significance as they are observed to attain prosperity,
welfare, and blessings.
If this Amavasya falls on Monday
and Solar Eclipse is also on the same day, this increases its importance tenfold.
On Sarva Pitru Amavasya, the individuals worship and offer prayers to their ancestors by offering them flowers,
diya, and dhoop.
Among all of them, Shravana Amavasya is observed with much devotion as it falls
in the holy month of Shravana.
Amavasya falling on Monday is known as Somvati Amavasya and Amavasya falling on Saturday is known as Shani Amavasya.
The day of Chaitra Amavasya holds vital significance as there are several spiritual
activities which are performed on this particular day.
The day of Jyeshtha Amavasya is only auspicious for things like performing tantric poojas,
black magic, and Kaal Sarp dosha puja.
Diwali Puja should be done at an appropriate Diwali Puja Muhurat while considering fixed Lagna, Pradosh time and Amavasya Tithi.
Among them, the day in the middle of the month is regarded as Amavasya which is called as the No-moon day.
As per the Hindu scripture‘Garuda
Purana', Lord Vishnu had proclaimed, that one's ancestors come down to earth on the day of Amavasya.
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When Amavasya falls on a Monday,
then it is called as the Somvati Amavasya and is regarded as an auspicious and fortunate day.
Hence if devotees worship and
offer prayers to the Peepal tree on the day of Somvati Amavasya then they are blessed with good fortune.