Pithori Amavasya
Pithori Amavasya is observed on the
Amavas (No moon) day in the month of Bhadrapad (August - September) as per
North Indian calendar. The corresponding month in other regions is the Shravan
month.
Goddess Durga is worshipped on Pitori
Amavasya . As per Marati Calendar, Pithori Amavasya, also celebrated as Pola,
falls on Amavasya in the Sravan month.
Pithori Amavasya is an observance
performed by married woman for their children health and prosperity. ‘Pith
means flour by which the name comes into existence. On Pitori Amavas, married
women, especially mothers, worship 64 Goddesses for their children long life.
In the past, idols of these 64 Goddesses were made of ‘Pith and some special
recipes were offered to the Goddesses. Saptamatrukas and Ashtamatrukas are also
worshipped on Pitori Amavas.
Legend has it that the importance Pithori Amavasi Vrat was narrated to the wife of Lord Indra by Goddess Parvati. It is believed that performing this Vrata will help in attaining healthy and brave sons.
Married women observe Pithori Amavasi
for the good health and well being of their children. In some regions, Goddess
Durga, 64 Yoginis and Saptamatrikas are worshipped on the day.
Pitha means flour and women make
idols of Goddess Durga using the flour. Some communities make 64 small shapes
using flour representing the deities.
On Pithori Amavasya, performing Pitru
Tharpan or the Pinda daan to dead ancestors is highly meritorious.
2015 Date : 13th September,Sunday.
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