They are Velutha
Vavu (Full Moon Day) and Karutha Vavu (No Moon Day or Amavasi) in
every month. As per Sanathana Dharma, Vrutha (penance) is to be
performed on these two days. Vavorikkal in which people
observing fast on those days take only single meal. Normally rituals will be
performed in the day time and a light meal will be taken after sunset.
Makaravavu and Karkidakavavu are very special. Vavubali is
performed on these days. The important Vavubali offering centres are
Shangumukham beach in Thiruvananthapuram, Papanasam beach in Varkala, banks of river
Periyar, Chaliyam beach, Varakkal and sandy shore of Bharathapuzha at Thirunavaya.
The vavu which is observed after Sivarathri in Kumbhom
(February-March) is also important.
The Penance is
a function organized with special customs and practices. The upavasa (fasting)
is performed to wipe out sins and attain blessings or moksha.
A bali is normally done immediately after a person dies and repeated
every year on the moon sign of the demise day. Amavasi
Vrutha is observed for the welfare of dead ancestors, parents and other
relatives. It is believed that by
observing the vrat family will attain peace and prosperity with the blessings
of ancestors.
The popular belief is that Pitrus (dead ancestors) receive the
light of the moon on Amavasi night. Therefore the day is ideal for performing
Shradh (shradham) Bathing in holy rivers and performing the
rituals is highly meritorious.
Please do let me know if there are inconsistencies in my collation
of details about this subject, and help to rectify.
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