Nymåne
அமாவாசை
Nymånedagen (utan måne), helig för att minnas förfäderna med offergåvor (tarpanam).
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Vanliga frågor
What is Amavasai?
Amavasai is the new-moon day, the day when the Moon is not visible. It occurs once a month and is sacred for remembering ancestors with offerings (tarpanam).
How many Amavasai days are there in a year?
There are 12 or 13 Amavasai days per year, one per lunar month, sometimes two if a month has a leap Amavasai. All dates are listed on the year overview page.
What is tarpanam on Amavasai?
Tarpanam is a ritual offering of water and sesame seeds to the ancestors. It is believed to bring peace to departed souls and blessings to the living family.