
Falgun Amavasya holds great spiritual significance, especially for performing tarpan, a ritual dedicated to honoring ancestors (pitras). It is believed that offering water, sesame seeds, and prayers on this day brings peace and blessings from departed souls.
The Importance of Tarpan on Falgun Amavasya
- Helps ancestors attain peace and blessings for their descendants.
- Removes pitra dosh, bringing prosperity and harmony to the family.
- Strengthens the connection between generations and ancestral lineage.
Hymn to Recite During Tarpan
While offering tarpan, chanting this hymn with devotion can enhance the ritual’s spiritual impact:
"Om Pitra Devaya Swaha"
"Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya"
"Om Somaya Pitri-Matre Namah"
These mantras are believed to invoke ancestral blessings and ensure their souls find peace.
How to Perform Tarpan on Falgun Amavasya
- Sit near a water source (river, pond, or home altar with water).
- Mix black sesame seeds, barley, and sacred water in a copper vessel.
- Chant the hymn while offering water to the ancestors, facing south.
- Pray with sincerity, seeking forgiveness and blessings.
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