Bhiman
amavasya is a festival celebrated
in South India, most in parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It is celebrated on the new
moon day (amavasya) of theashadha month of
the Hindu calendar.
Bheemana Amavasya, also known as Bhima Amavasi,
is an important Hindu ritual performed by women in Karnataka. Bheemana
Amavasi Vrata 2015 date is August 14. Bheemana Amavasya is observed on the
no moon day (Amavas) in the Kannada month of Ashada (July – August). On the day
women pray for the well being of their husbands and brothers. The ritual is
also known as Deepasthambha Pooja.
Bheemana Amavasi Vrata is dedicated to Lord Shiva
and Goddess Parvati. Married and unmarried women and girls on Bhima Amavasai
pray for the long life of their husbands, brothers and other male members in
the house.
This Festival woman weartraditional saree and girls wear dress. A pair of lamps made using mud known as
Kalikamba represents Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on the day. Special pujas are
done on the auspicious day to appease the divine couple. Thambittu Deepa or
Thembittu lamp made from flour is made on the occasion and lit to cool all bad
emotions like anger, frustration etc.
Another important feature on
Bheemana Amavasi is the making of Kadubu. Dough balls, or Kadubus, have coins
hidden in them. Coins are also hidden in idli, kozhakattai, modak and wheat
balls. These balls are smashed by brothers or young boys at the end of the
Bheemana Puja.
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