People do not travel on this day and workers do not work. They believe that
since there is no moon, there will be rise in evil powers and black magic
. These evil powers will do not let our auspicious work become successful and those traveling fear of some uncertainty and thus do not opt to travel on this day.
What should be avoided on Amavasya?
Food items like
wheat grains and flour
too must be avoided during this time. You must refrain from purchasing wheat especially during the Amavasya of the ‘Bhadra month’. It is said that if you consume the wheat bought on this day, then it directly goes to your ancestors, which is considered inauspicious.
Is Amavasya good day or bad day?
As per astrology,
this day is considered very beneficial
to offer shraadh to ancestors and free them from negative energies. This is an auspicious day to pray for them. Also, humans attract energies to fight evil on Amavasya as planets release more energy on Amavasya and human radiation perceives it.
Which day is not good travel?
Weekdays, Nakshatras, Ascendants and Lunar days (tithis) NOT suitable for Travel in particular directions. Towards East :
Lunar days 1 and 9, Monday, Saturday in weekdays, Moon in Jyeshta and Dhanishta nakshatras, Ascendants of Libra and Aquarius are not suitable
.
What are the do’s and don’ts of Amavasya?
Do not offer meat as food offerings to the ancestors
. Do not eat meat on the day of pooja. Do not use steel, iron, plastic or glass utensils for offerings in the pooja. Use earthen utensils or leaves for offerings to the deceased ancestors.
What are the effects of Amavasya?
It is believed that on the Amavasya it is the
subconscious mind that is vulnerable
and on the Full Moon it is the emotions and behaviour that are affected. Diwali falls on the spiritually darkest Amavasya where both the Sun and Moon are weak and it’s assumed that dark forces or the shadow side would be stronger.
Can we start new things on Amavasya?
According to Garuda Purana, Amavasya is inauspicious and thus
no new work should be started on this day except Karthika Amavasya which falls on Deepavali
. People do not travel on this day and workers do not work.
Can we shift house on Amavasya?
According to the Hindu Calendar, Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, and Troydashi are very auspicious days for moving into a new home.
Prohibited days are Amavasya and Purnima
. Tuesday is not an auspicious day for house entering.
Can we get married on Amavasya?
As the Hindu calendar is lunar based, there will be a day in every month known as Amavasya, which basically
forbids marriage on that particular day
. Amavasya means ‘dark moon’, simply because on that particular day in the lunar calendar, the moon isn’t visible.
Is travelling on Saturday good?
Saturday is governed by the planet Saturn and as per Vastu is the Lord of West Direction. Hence,
traveling Eastwards is going against the Lord of the Day
. Tuesday is governed by the planet Mars and as per Vastu is the Lord of South Direction. Hence, traveling Northwards is going against the Lord of the Day.
Is Sunday a good day to travel?
According to the statistics,
the best day of the week to travel by car (or RV) is Wednesday
. Tuesday is your second best choice. When asking RVers when they like to travel, most cited Tuesday as the best day to drive. Monday was their second favorite day (probably because it’s the first day after a weekend stay).
Yes, travel on Ashtami and Navami for important meetings/functions should not be preferred
. Also in these busy days, it is impractical to plan travel based on these factors given the frequency of ashtami and navami! Appreciate your opinions and advise! Leave a day earlier and return a day later.
What happens if boy born in Amavasya?
A child born in Amavasya
can be born with birth defects that can lead to mental slowness
. It is believed that children born in Amavasya are not very bright in academics since Planet Jupiter is the Lord of intelligence.
Can we clean home on Amavasya?
Cleaning the home thoroughly on Amavasya is a sure way to win the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi
. Drop a handful of salt in the water used for mopping the floor. This will help keep the evil forces at bay.
