Thai Amavasya is the no moon day in the Tamil Month of Thai (January – February). Thai Amavasai is dedicated to dead ancestors, siblings, parents and other relatives. Thai Amavasya 2022 date is for Monday 31 January 2022 afternoon 1:58pm – upto 1 February 2022 at 12:01pm. Special prayers, rituals and offerings are made on the day for departed souls to rest in peace.
Amavasya, or Amavasi, is the name of new moon night in Hindu religion. It is the first night of the first quarter of the lunar month. Since the moon is invisible on the day, Amavasya is also referred as no moon night. Amavasi holds great importance in Hinduism. Many Hindus choose this day to make offering (tarpanam) to the dead ancestors.
The term ‘Amavasya’ is commonly used in all regional languages in India. The fortnight that starts with Amavasya is also referred as the Shukla paksha (bright half of the month). Mauni Amavasya in Hindu Magh month (January – February) and Mahalya Amvasya in Ashwayuja (September – October) are highly auspicious. Similarly the Amavasi in Aadi month is of great importance in Tamil Nadu. The Amavasya in Karkidakam month is of importance in Kerala.
2022 Thai Amavasya Puja at Kanjanur Lord Agniswarar Temple
Kanjanur Lord Agniswarar Temple is one Hindu temple in the village of Kanjanur, 18 kilometres north-east of Kumbakonam. The presiding deity is Sukra (Venus). However, the main idol in the temple is that of “Agniswarar” or Shiva. In concordance with the Saivite belief that Shiva is all-pervading, Sukra is believed to be located within the stomach of the idol of Shiva.
Legend is that Siva blessed Parasara muni (sage) here with cosmic dance. It is believed that Shiva appeared in the form of Sukra to propitiate himself free from the dosham of Sukra. The temple is counted as one of the temples built on the northern banks of River Kaveri.
NOTE; Amavasya will start from Monday 31 January 2022 afternoon 1:58pm – upto 1 February 2022 at 12:01pm.
Pooja will be held on 1 February 2022 from 6AM to 12PM. This puja will be conducted at Lord Agniswarar Temple at the times given. Those wishing to participate may send names of deceased to Sai Bharathi and make donation using paypal link below. (The supplier will appear on Paypal as Sai Bliss Centre).
Thanks and Best Regards,
Sai Bharathi
Agasthya Astrologer
Puttaparthi
