🪔 About Bhadrapad Amavasya

All new moon days (Amavasya) are auspicious to perform rituals for ancestors. Performing the Mrityunjay Mantra Jap and offering its fruits to our ancestors supports their healing and helps their journey to higher realms.

Today, Ma Parvati revealed the significance of Bhadrapad Amavasya Vrat to Shachi Devi, Lord Indra’s wife.

According to the scriptures, observing a fast today brings blessings of brave, healthy children.

Married women pray to the 64 yoginis, various aspects of Goddess Shakti, and to Ma Durga for the well-being of their children.

🙏 How to Do Pooja

Recommended Ritual: Mrtyunjay Mantra Jap of Lord Shiv

  1. Wake up early and take a bath.
  2. Clean your home and puja space thoroughly.
  3. Perform the recommended ritual with devotion.
  4. Offer flowers, fruits, and incense.
  5. Chant mantras or prayers specific to this occasion.
  6. Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad.

✅ Do's & Don'ts

✅ Do's

  • Wake up early, bathe, and wear clean clothes.
  • Light a lamp and pray to your chosen deity.
  • Perform Pitru Tarpan and pray for the peace and blessings of your ancestors.
  • Spend time in japa, kirtan, scripture study, and self-reflection.
  • Maintain gentle behavior, forgiveness, and sweet, truthful speech.
  • Donate food, clothes according to your capacity or help those in need.

⚠️ Don'ts

  • Avoid eggs, non-vegetarian food, and alcohol.
  • Avoid anger, gossip, criticism, lies, and other negative behaviors.