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Paush Amavasya today: Know why it is a significant day Updated Jan 13, 2021 | 09:15 IST
Paush Amavasya significance: This year, the Amavasya Tithi has fallen a day before Makar Sankranti, a festival celebrated pan India. Read on to know more about Paush Amavasya. Paush Amavasya today: Know why it is a significant day
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The New Moon Day is of great significance in the Hindu calendar. It is referred to as Amavasya
On this day, people pay ode to their dead relatives
The Amavasya of Pausha month is called Paush Amavasya
The Amavasya Tithi is the New Moon Day as per the traditional Hindu calendar. It is one of the most significant days in the month because people pay ode to their deceased ancestors by performing Shradh/Tarpan rituals. Moreover, many observe a day-long fast. The Amavasya Tithi of the Hindu month of Paush is called Paush Amavasya. This year, the Amavasya Tithi has fallen a day before Makar Sankranti, a festival celebrated pa