THE LEGEND BEHIND AMAVASYA
According to Matsya Purana & Mahabharata Tatparya Nirnaya The Puranic Narrative… There are seven distinct groups of Pithru Devathas : the Vyrajas, Agnishwatthas, Barhishadas, Sukalas, Angirasas, Suswadhas, and Somapas. Achhoda , the Manasa Puthrika (mindborn daughter) of these Pithru Devathas, possessed immense devotion and respect for them. Once, she performed intense penance dedicated to the Pithru Devathas. Pleased with her prayers, they appeared before her to grant a boon. Upon seeing them, Achhoda became momentarily infatuated with one of the Pithru Devathas named Maavasa . Due to this sudden reaction, she came to be known as Maavasya . However, because Maavasa did not reciprocate her feelings, she was later referred to as Amaavasya . Unfortunately, because of this fleeting, passionate reaction, Achhoda lost her divine status. Violating the rules of the higher realms by desiring a mortal caused Acchoda to instantly lose her divine luster and yogic powers. She began fa...