According to Vedic calendar, Paush Amavasya is said to be observed on the last date of Krishna Paksha in Paush month. According to virtuous bond, this day holds a great significance, as several favorable activities and functions are carried out on this date. Shraadh and oblation (tarpan) is carried out on this day in order to rest the spirit of fore fathers and elders in peace. On the other hand, fast is done in order to get rid of Pitra Dosh and Kalsarpa Dosh. Worshipping Lord Sun on this day in Paush month is said to be greatly important.
Paush Amavasya Vrat and Religious Rituals
The month of Paush is known to be favorable in order to carry out philosophic and religious envisagement. Vrat and spiritual rituals carried out on the Amavasya in the month of Paush are as follows:
- On the day of Paush Amavasya, oblation (tarpan) of souls of elders and ancestors is carried out. So on this day, take a dip in the sacred River, or reservoir and do the oblation of ancestors after offering water to Lord Sun.
- Clean water into a bowl of copper put red sandalwood and red flowers and offer water to Surya Dev.
- Fast and offer donations to poor people in order to rest the souls of forefathers in peace.
- People who have Pitra Dosh and Santa Heen Yoga present in their horoscope must fast on the day of Paush Amavasya in order to carry out the oblation of forefathers.
- On this favorable day, one should worship the Peepal tree and revolve around the basil (Tulsi) plant.
- It is assumed that fasting on Paush Amavasya leads to completion of all the wishes along with adhering peace to forefathers.
Importance of Paush Amavasya
In Hinduism, the month of Paush is told to be very successful and of higher virtue. For religious and spiritual reflection, this month is the best. Fasting on this day not only offers serenity to the souls of forefathers but also of Brahma, Indra, ghosts, sun, fire, wind, sage, birds and animals. Based on the climatic change during the month of Paush, one can predict the volume of rain in the coming year.