Paush Amas is an important festival in Hindu religion. This day is the day of offering offerings to the ancestors. Donations are made on this day. It is believed that the results of worship and donations done on this day increase manifold. Paush Amas is considered best to remove Pitra Dosh. Offering Prasad to ancestors on this day frees one from the sins of the ancestors and brings happiness and prosperity in life. Donation has special significance on the day of Paush Amavasya. By donating on this day, one not only gets virtue but also gets freedom from sins.
Which combination arises?
According to the calendar, Paush Amas will start at 4:01 am on December 30 and end at 3:56 am on December 31. Since the sunrise of Paush Amas occurs in the morning of 30th December, Amas will be celebrated on 30th December only. Since this day falls on Monday, a rare combination of Vriddhi Yoga is being formed. Vriddhi Yoga on that day is from morning till 8.32 pm. Vriddhi Yoga is one of the auspicious yogas. Whatever work you do in this yoga, you will get success in it and its results will increase.
What to do on a posh occasion
- Paush Amas, wake up early in the morning and take bath by mixing Ganga water.
- Install the idol of Lord Vishnu and Shiva and worship them.
- Feed and donate to Brahmins.
- Water the Peepala tree and light a lamp.
Include these things in puja
- Black sesame seeds: Black sesame seeds are considered most auspicious for offering to ancestors.
- Sesame Oil: Lighting a sesame oil lamp and offering it to the ancestors brings peace.
- Ganga water: Ganga water is considered sacred. Including it in worship increases purity.
- Red sandalwood: Red sandalwood is considered auspicious. It can be used in applying tilak and worship.
- Flowers: White or yellow flowers can be offered in the puja.
- Lamp: Lighting a lamp purifies the environment.
- Incense: Incense creates a fragrant environment.
Importance of Paush Amas
Paush Amavasya is considered an auspicious time. This day is good for starting new work and doing auspicious work. By doing these measures on the day of Paush Amavasya, you can get the blessings of your ancestors and bring happiness and prosperity in your life. Being Monday, it is Somvati Amas, in which blessings of Shiva and Shakti are received.
