Bhaumvati Amavasya
Bhaumvati Amavasya is referred as an occurrence of
‘Amavasya’ on a Tuesday. According to the Hindu scriptures, Amavasya refers to
dark moon lunar phase that occurs every month in the Hindu calendar. Amavasya
that falls on a Tuesday is therefore known as Bhaumvati Amavasya. This day is
considered to be very auspicious for performing ancestral tires like ‘pitru
daan’ and ‘pitru tarpan’. Hindu devotees worship their ancestors on this day to
seek their blessings for prosperity and peace in life. Bhaumvati Amavasya is
also called as ‘Bhaumya Amavasya’ or ‘Bhomvati Amavasya’.
According to the North Indian calendar, Bhaumvati
Amavasya normally falls during the Hindu month of ‘Ashad’ while as per the
Amavasyant calendar followed in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka
and Tamil Nadu; it is observed as ‘Jyestha Amavasya’. The day of Bhaumvati
Amavasya is dedicated to worshipping planet Mars (Mangal) and is therefore very
apt for remedying any Mangal Dosh, in one’s kundli. This day is also propitious
for performing ‘Daan’ and ‘Punya’ activities. Bhaumvati Amavasya is celebrated
with great fervour and devotion in all parts of the country.
Significance of
Bhaumvati Amavasya:
The religious significance of Bhaumvati Amavasya is
mentioned in several Hindu scriptures and Puranas. The day of Bhaumvati
Amavasya is very rewarding for worshipping Planet Mars as it is believed that
when New Moon falls on a Tuesday, it happens to be more auspicious on different
chapters of life based on penance and devotion. Any form of charity done on
this day proves very fruitful and also helps in attainment of liberation or
‘moksha’. A person performing charity on Bhaumvati Amavasya is generously
blessed by Lord Mars to live a blissful life. This day is particularly
meritorious for those individuals who suffer from the malefic effects of Mangal
Dosh. Also Planets Mars is also referred as ‘Rina Harta’ implying the ‘remover
of debts’. Therefore the day of Bhaumvati Amavasya is very beneficial for those
who want to get rid of financial problems.
Besides Bhaumvati Amavasya is also a chosen day for
pleasing and worshipping forefathers or ‘pitrs’. It turns out to be an
opportunity for those individuals who could not worship their forefathers
during the ‘Chatur Maas’ period. When Bhaumvati Amavasya falls during the
‘Adhik’ Maas it becomes even more auspicious. It is aptly stated that Bhaumvati
Amavasya is a unique occurrence that happens rarely in a year, and therefore
one must make as much benefits of this day as possible.
Rituals during Bhaumvati
Amavasya:
- On Bhaumvati
Amavasya, Hindu devotees get up early and take a dip in the holy rivers.
This ritualistic bath gives freedom from all grief and sins.
- The main deity of
worship on Bhaumvati Amavasya is Planets Mars, also known as ‘Angaraka
Graha, Kuja Graha or Mangal Graha. Hindu devotees worship Him devotedly to
seek His divine blessings. On this day, one must recite the ‘Mangal Rina
Harta Stotra’ that should be followed by ‘Navgrah Shanti Hawan’. Doing
this will provide relief from any financial constraints.
- Performing Shraddha
rituals and tarpan is believed to be a very auspicious act. Devotees also
feed Brahmins on this day to offer peace to the departed souls. Offering
charity or donation on Bhaumvati Amavasya also appeases the ancestors and
they shower blessings on their descendants.
- Some people also
observe fast on Bhaumvati Amavasya. It is believed that fasting on this
day, frees them from any ‘Pitr Dosh’.
- In some regions
there is also a tradition of worshipping Lord Vishnu and ‘Peepal’ tree on
Bhaumvati Amavasya.
2016 Date : 2nd August.
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