Thai Amavasai is an important day in the Hindu calendar, especially for Tamil people. It is the no-moon day that falls in the Tamil month of Tai, which is during the sacred Uttarayana period. This period marks the Sun’s movement towards the northern hemisphere, making it a spiritually significant time. Thai Amavasai is dedicated to honoring ancestors, and many people perform special rituals to seek their blessings. In 2025, Thai Amavasai will be observed on January 29th.
Thai Amavasai is the first Amavasya (new moon) after the start of the Uttarayana period. This period is considered highly spiritual.
Here are the important timings for Thai Amavasai 2025:
Thai Amavasai is a special day for paying respect to ancestors. According to Hindu beliefs, ancestors bless their descendants when rituals are performed in their honors. It is believed that offering prayers and food to ancestors on this day brings peace, prosperity and good health to the family.
This day is also a time for spiritual cleansing. The Uttarayana period is considered sacred and any prayers or rituals done during this time are believed to have greater power. Many people take a holy dip in rivers and visit temples to seek blessings from the divine.
On Thai Amavasai, people perform various rituals to show gratitude to their ancestors. Some of the important rituals include:
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