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IN PICS: Thai Amavasai Celebrated With Religious Favour In TN

Thai Amavasai is the new moon day in the Tamil month of Thai

Thai Amavasai is the new moon day in the Tamil month of Thai

Devotees also observe fasts and offer prayers to their ancestors.

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As the name suggests, Thai Amavasai is celebrated on the occurrence of Amavasai (New moon day) in the Tamil month of Thai
As the name suggests, Thai Amavasai is celebrated on the occurrence of Amavasai (New moon day) in the Tamil month of Thai
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This year it’s on Feb 9th, 2024 Friday.
This year it’s on Feb 9th, 2024 Friday.
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On this day, Hindus honour their ancestors and departed souls by offering tharpanam (special prayers) to them as per the rituals and tradition
On this day, Hindus honour their ancestors and departed souls by offering tharpanam (special prayers) to them as per the rituals and tradition
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People gather in large numbers by the sea to pray for and honour their ancestors on the occasion of 'Thai Amavasai'
People gather in large numbers by the sea to pray for and honour their ancestors on the occasion of 'Thai Amavasai'
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It is also believed as the day Abhirami Amman created moon using her earrings to save her devotee Abhirami bhattar at Thirukkadayur temple.
It is also believed as the day Abhirami Amman created moon using her earrings to save her devotee Abhirami bhattar at Thirukkadayur temple.

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