In Hinduism, Amavasya tithi takes an important position. Amavasya is known as the no moon day in traditional Hindu calendar. It is the darkest day in the Hindu month and also the last day in a month in the traditional Hindu calendars. On the day of Amavasya, a person remembers his ancestors and with a sense of reverence their shradh is done. Havan is done to provide peace to our ancestors. Brahmins are offered food and charity.
Shanichari
Amavasya has its own significance where Lord of Justice Shani Dev is worshipped
on this day. By doing worship on shanichari Amavasya, Shani Dev keeps you away
from all the evil stuffs and bless you a happy life. As Shani Dev is known as a
Lord Of Justice, he keeps a eye on you every time and sinful one also be
punished by him.
But on
this Amavasya, the one who is suffering from Shani Dev’s sadhesati can be rid
of by worshipping him on this day. According to Hindu mythology, on this day if Devotees
hold special Puja then Kalsarpa Pitridosh faults can also be recovered by Shani
Dev’s grace. The date for the year 2014 for Shani Amavasya is on 01 March 2014, Saturday. Persons having Shani Dosh, Mahadasha and Sadesati are
especially recommended to celebrate this festival and perform Shani Amayasya
Puja.