In the Tamil Aadi Amavasai is the new Moon Day that falls in the month of Aadi (July – August). Aadi Amavasai is one of the three most powerful days of the Moon to offer the Tarpanam to respect his elders and receive their endless blessings.

Story of Aadi Amavasai :-

According to the great Hindu epic Mahabharata, every human soul is indebted to the Trinity – Lord Brahma, Lord Maha Vishnu and Lord Shiva with three important debts. ‘Pitru Rin’ is one of them that is offered to Lord Brahma and is allowed by running tarpanam by children to their elders.

Rituals of Aadi Amavasai :-

• Before starting the Tarpanam ritual Taking a blest dip in sacred water sources is considered a term to cleanse you of impurities.
• A large number of people gather regularly at Agni Theertham in Rameshwaram and South India.
• On this holy day to perform the rituals of their forefathers.
• Other virtuous sites include Thriveni Sangamam at kanyakumari and several blest ghats on the banks of the kaveri River.
• It is always ideal to perform these rituals on the natural source (sea, pond, river or lake) to obtain the blessings of their elders.
• You can observe a full or partial fast with one meal today to mark your devotion to your forefathers.

Importance of Aadi Amavasai :-

• Astrologically, and day of Amavasai, the sun and the moon reside in the same sign. The sun signifies your father and your soul. While the moon means your mother and your spirit. 
• Aadi Amavasai yield greater importance because the sun and the moon inhabit the sign of the Moon that is cancer.
• The month of Aadi is considered highly auspicious when the divine forces bless the earth gracefully and answer their prayers.
• It is believed that in Aadi Amavasai, spirits  are more willing to accept their offerings and are satiated when their successors perform Tarpanam rituals for them.
• Offering Tarpanam rituals for their ancestor son Aadi Amavasai day helps their souls to receive Moksha (salvation) and also grants them their blessings.
• Every year on the month of Aadi Amavasai, the sun moves to the south, which is called ‘Dakshinayanam’. This is the first day of the new moon of the period.
• It is considered the most powerful day to perform Tarpanam rituals to their elders.

Benefits of Aadi Amavasai :-

On this day of Aadi Amavasya performing Tarpanam rituals to your forefathers can give the following blessings :-

• Relieving negative karma.
• Gift you with welfare and happiness in life.
• Bless your generation with good health and wealth.
• Help release the souls of your departed forefathers.
• According to Garuda Purana, offering your elders (sesame seeds) and water on this day pleases them and can ensure you longevity, success, debt relief, destruction of enemies and progeny.

Aadi Amavasai Muhurtham:-

Aadi Amavasai on Monday, July 20, 2020

      Amavasai Tithi begins – 00:09 AM

      Amavasai Tithi Ends – 23:01 PM

Aadi Amavasai Dates between 2018  and 2025 :-

Year	Date	Day	Aadi Amavasai Tithi begins	Aadi Amavasai Tithi Ends
2018	11th August	Saturday	19:07 on 10th August	15:27 on 11th August
2019	31st July	Wednesday	11:57 on 31st July	08:41 on 1st August
2020	20th July	Monday	00:09 on 20th July	23:01 on 20th July
2021	8th August	Sunday	19:11 on 7th August	19:19 on 8th August
2022	28th July	Thursday	21:11 on 27th July	23:23 on 28th July
2023	15th August	Tuesday	12:42 on 15th August	15:07 on 16th August
2024	4th August	Sunday	15:50 on 3rd August	16:41 on 4th August
2025	24th July	Thursday	02:28 on 24th July	00:40 on 25th July