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Amavasya in Diwali: Observance of the Dark Moon Day through Rituals, Lighting and Spiritual Activities

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While this new moon day is sacred under any circumstances, one that falls during the celebration period of Hindu festival Diwali assumes an extra significance. This day, when the dark moon can be seen, is celebrated as Diwali Amavasya.

Not only does it assume this importance because it is one of the five days Diwali is observed through, but it is also a time when rituals are performed and other spiritual duties are undertaken.

This dark night festival of Diwali Amavasya marks celebration with the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi at one’s place. It is the symbol of all riches and wealth, flooding everyone’s house and lives with full treasures and prosperity on that darkest night of the year.

Amavasya in Diwali

Amavasya marks new beginning on this day as well. More importantly, this day can be symbolic enough to mark the victory of light over the dark night of human consciousness. It’s the night when the moon is missing absolutely and, therefore, the night is very quiet and contemplative.

In Hindu spirituality, darkness is not something to be feared but is actually a way of creation, a time to honor the unknown and to invite transformation. During Diwali, families celebrate this time with the transformative power of light and goodness, marking when good forces overpowered negative forces. This theme is quite similar to the actual meaning of Amavasya.

Diwali celebrates not only the coming home of Lord Rama from a long exile of 14 years in Ayodhya but also the killing of demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna and also Goddess Lakshmi coming to grant her blessings upon her people.

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The same day was considered the time when all the energies about the spiritual plane became activated; that’s why it makes the Diwali Amavasya a tremendous time for the worshiping of the ancestors, deities and goddesses, and searching for prosperity.

Rituals and Observances of Diwali Amavasya

Diwali Amavasya people perform a variety of age-old rituals to combat the dark forces in their life, to bring in good fortunes and pay homage to their rich spiritual traditions. Some of the popular customs followed are:

  1. Lakshmi Puja: The most prominent ritual of the Diwali Amavasya is Lakshmi Puja. It is observed to pay tribute to Goddess Lakshmi, the symbol of prosperity and wealth, by performing a ritual or puja.

    Families across the land clean their premises, paint rangolis across the door with bright and vibrant colors, light an oil lamp and candles outside the home, and allow the goddess to bless those households by placing flowers and sweets before her and invoking good health, harmony, and wealth.

While prosperity is more of the product of Lakshmi Puja, most do believe it brings about a little spirituality and luck towards people who sincerely perform the ritual on the day. All these cleanliness and light ceremonies cleanse and clear away misery and other adversities in lives.

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  1. Lighting of Diyas (Oil Lamps):

    Oil lamps that usually come in small sizes filled with oil called diyas signify the illuminating aspect that typifies celebrations on Diwali. Houses, temples, and public places are strewn with these lamps that illuminate the surroundings and send a warm festive glow.

    Lighting diyas symbolizes victory over darkness, enlightenment over ignorance, and hope over despair. On the darkest of Amavasya days, these diyas act as beacons of light and good fortune inviting in good fortune and divine blessings.

    People also place light-lamp at the doorway and corner of every household considering Goddess Lakshmi as appearing at the houses illuminated well and clean. The queue of light is creating serene feelings for the night on the date of Amavasya and is the evening celebration of lightness with smiles.
3. Ancestor Puja (Pitru Tarpan):

Diwali Amavasya is also a sacred day for Pitru Tarpan, which is the ritual performed to the ancestors who have died.

The families pray and feed their ancestors to seek their blessings and ensure peace in their souls. This is because the blessings of one’s ancestors are believed to be essential in achieving prosperity and harmony. This rite draws a family nearer to its culture and heritage.

A person will thank and give reverence to his or her antecedents. Many devotees keep a fast on Diwali Amavasya as a form of self-purification. It is considered the way of controlling the mind and body in order to create space for deeper thought and spiritual clarity.

A few families even abstain from specific food items and maintain a satvik diet throughout the day, thereby avoiding any thoughts or activities that might bring negative energies.

  1. Charity and Good Deeds:

    The festival of Diwali is always linked to charity, but on this Amavasya Day, the charity performed is said to be the most auspicious one.

Charity or feeding, giving clothes or money to the beggars, which cleanses a heart, removes evil karmas and makes a heart pleasant in front of Goddess Lakshmi.

Give your belongings and treasures to others in an element of generosity on Diwali and ensure happiness and hope prevail in the life streams of others.

Spiritual Significance of Diwali Amavasya

For being as much a spiritual celebration as an event, Diwali Amavasya does present the opportunity for being forgiven for past injurious tendencies, evil manners and cluttered minds-anchance for a fresh lease of life.

The night symbolizes an empty canvas of Amavasya, and one can ponder the emptiness and align oneself to the inner light.

That night, many meditate or chant mantras to stay quiet, finding respite in the silence. The moon being absent on Diwali Amavasya also adds to a meditative environment that would be conducive for the thoughts of devotees to focus within themselves without any distractions.

This day urges spiritual seekers to seek out their own inner topography, and set aflame the light inside that will dispel fears, doubts, and unknowns. Embracing Light on the Darkest Night: Diwali Amavasya is a beautiful blend of cultural richness and spiritual depth.

It reminds us that even on the darkest of days, there is always a light to be kindled, a path towards growth, and an opportunity for renewal.
It is through Lakshmi Puja, lighting diyas, honouring ancestors, fasting, and charity that devotees celebrate the abundance of life, bringing peace, prosperity, and positivity into their lives.

Diwali Amavasya thus becomes not only a day of festivities but continues to stand as an eternal reminder of the overpowering force of light above darkness, within and around us.

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