Ashadha Amavasya Rituals: In Hindu religion, Amavasya Tithi is considered to have special religious and spiritual significance. Especially the new moon day of Ashadh month is considered very auspicious for the happiness of ancestors, offerings and charity. According to the Panchang, on 14th July in the year 2026, Ashadh Amavasya fast and bathing in holy rivers is being done. According to religious beliefs, while bathing and charity are important in the morning on the day of Amavasya, there is also a special rule for its evening. Lighting a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree on the evening of Ashadh Amavasya provides relief from Pitra Dosh and brings happiness and prosperity in the house. Let us know about the importance of this day and this special remedy to be done in the evening.
When is Ashadh Amavasya 2026?
According to the calendar, Ashadh Amavasya is being celebrated on Tuesday, July 14 in the year 2026. On this day, special importance has been given to bathing, charity, pind daan and tarpan for ancestors. Along with the religious activities performed in the morning, the tradition of lighting lamps under the Peepal tree in the evening is also followed with devotion in many places.
Why is a lamp lit under the Peepal tree on Ashadh Amavasya?
According to religious belief, Peepal tree is considered to be the form of Lord Vishnu. Also, it is auspicious to worship Peepal tree on Amavasya day to get the blessings of ancestors. Therefore, on the evening of Ashadh Amavasya, ancestors are remembered by lighting a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree. It is believed that by doing this remedy with devotion and rules, one gets the blessings of the ancestors, the problems going on in the family are reduced and it is wished to get relief from the inauspicious effects of Pitra Dosh.
Do this simple solution like this
On the evening of Ashadh Amavasya, after bathing, wear clean clothes and go near the Peepal tree. First of all offer water to the tree there. After this, light a mustard oil lamp and keep it under the Peepal tree. While lighting the lamp, remember your ancestors and express reverence towards them. After this, do seven or 11 rounds of the Peepal tree and pray to Lord Vishnu and your ancestors for the happiness, peace, good health and prosperity of the family. And if you can, donate food, clothes or whatever you can to the needy people as per your capacity.
What is the importance of mustard oil lamp?
In religious beliefs, mustard oil lamp is considered to remove negativity. Burning it under the Peepal tree on the evening of Amavasya brings positive energy into the atmosphere. Also, this remedy is considered a simple means of attaining the peace and blessings of the ancestors.
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