bhargavasarma {nirikhi krishna bhagavan}

As per Hindu Calendar there are 16 thithis (Lunar days) out of which 14 gets repeated twice in a cycle of 30 days starting from Prathipada (Paadyami) and ending with Chaturdasi. Other two thithis that occur once in a month are Pournami and Amaavaasya. Thus, there are 15 thithis in each fortnight one ending with Pournami called as Sukla Paksham (bright fortnight) and the other ending with Amaavasya called  Krishna Paksham (dark fortnight).  Amaavaasya is also known as Darsha thithi. On this day of Darsha, Thila tharapana is given to forefathers. Chaturdasi overlapping with  Amaavaasya is called as Sinivaali and Amaavaasya overlapping with Prathipada is called as Kuhu. Both are astrologically considered malefic.  In a Lunar calendar year Amaavaasya occurs 12 times and of all the thithis Amaavaasya is given lot of significance in Hindu religion and spirituality. Significance of Amaavaasya Amaavaasya is the darkest day of the month. On this day Moon will not ...