The Amavasya is falling on Moday, 18th December 2017. It is also called as Pausha Amavasya. It carries great significance in the month of December. According to Hindu panchangam and calendat, the Pausha is the tenth month of the year and carries immense significance for performance of the rites and rituals that are dedicated to the forefathers also known as panda daan, til daan and tila tarpan. The tarpan performed on this day of Pausha Amavasya is significant in winning the blessings of the ancestors.
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In Hinduism, this month is for the worship of the Goddess Lakshmi. This month is also referred as Paushya Lakmi month. On this day of Pausha Amavasya, Dhana Lakshmi and Dhanya Lakshmi are worshipped for growth and prosperity in life. Special pujas are also performed in the Hindu families on Pausha Amavasya so as to please these two aspects of Goddess Lakshmi.
According to Astrology, it is advised to practice vastra daan and anna daan on this day to get amazing benefits. The donations helps to remove the bad aspect and negativity in the life and brings prosperity and happiness in the life. It also nullifies the negative effects of planets such as Ketu, Rahu, Shani and Guru. If a person is going through the Mahadasha and Antardasha of these planets then can do Pushya Amavasya Bhadara i.e. large scale good offering to the devotees to escape the problems.
The person who sincerely participate in the worship and charities on the day of Pausha Amavasya get amazing benefits. It helps to bring blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Mahalakshmi in abundance. Some of the remarkable benefits of this puja are peace in the family, financial security, huge wealth and fulfillment of all desires in life.
The Amavasya that occurs on Monday is called as Somvati Amavasya. Monday is associated with the planet Moon as per astrology. Shastras say that the religious and charity that is done on a Somvati Amavasya helps to remove the negative effects of weak moon in the person’s horoscope.