Aadi Amavasai: Worship and Benefits – The Auspicious Day for Thithi & Tharpanam, and for Progeny! Chennai: Aadi Amavasai is a day of paramount importance that every individual should understand and observe in their lifetime. This auspicious day, where we offer Tharpanam to our ancestors and receive their full blessings, holds significant power, according to Dr. Seetha Suresh, a renowned lifestyle astrologer. She states that this day can clear many karmic debts and specifically bestow the blessing of progeny. Let’s delve into the significance of Aadi Amavasai, the differences between Thithi and Tharpanam, the importance of the year 2025, and the specific worship methods.
Thithi vs. Tharpanam – The Fundamental Difference: In her interview, astrologer Seetha Suresh clearly explained the subtle difference between ‘Thithi’ and ‘Tharpanam’.
Thithi: This ritual is observed annually on the specific death anniversary (Tithi) of a departed parent (father or mother). It is performed for known ancestors (like father or grandfather).
Tharpanam: This is a broader ritual. It is performed for all known and unknown ancestors, including those from whom one’s lineage might be traced. It is typically observed on Amavasai (new moon) days, especially on Aadi Amavasai, Thai Amavasai, and Mahalaya Amavasai.
Dr. Seetha Suresh emphasized that Aadi Amavasai is a crucial period when ancestors are believed to descend from the celestial world to bless their descendants on Earth, making it extremely important to perform Tharpanam on this day.
Aadi Amavasai 2025 – Date, Time, and Significance: This year, Aadi Amavasai falls on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Amavasai Tithi begins: July 24, 2025, at 3:05 AM.
Amavasai Tithi ends: July 25, 2025, at 1:38 AM.
During this period, performing Tharpanam after taking a holy dip in rivers, lakes, or sacred water bodies (like Rameswaram, Kasi, Ganga, Yamuna) and offering Surya Namaskaram to all known and unknown ancestors will yield immense benefits, according to Seetha Suresh.
Immense Benefits of Aadi Amavasai Worship: Dr. Seetha Suresh strongly underlined that ancestral blessings are crucial for a person’s growth, especially for progeny. Those who consistently observe Thithi and Tharpanam will experience:
No Lack of Progeny: Couples facing issues with childbirth can find relief by worshipping ancestors, rather than solely relying on fertilit
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