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Aadi Amavasai (Tamil: ஆடி அமாவாசை), is a set of Hindu rituals performed annually during the Adi month in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, to honour deceased ancestors.^[1]

On the day of Amavasya (new moon), people gather at riverbanks, beaches, or temple ghats at dawn, dressed simply and carrying natural offerings like cooked rice balls, sesame seeds, tulsi leaves, and coconuts. This ritual, known as Bali Tharpanam, is believed to help departed souls attain moksha (liberation), while also offering spiritual strength and blessings to the living.^[2][3]

Major ritual sites include riverbanks such as the Agni Tirtham situated in Rameshwaram which becomes a prominent spiritual hub during the day.^[4]

1. ^ "Over 60,000 devotees throng Sundara Mahalingam temple for Aadi Amavasai festival". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
2. ^ "Thousands gather for Aadi Amavasai rituals across TN". newstodaynet.com. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
3. ^ "Thousands throng seashores, temples on Aadi Amavasai". Times Of India. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
4. ^ "Thousands of devotees throng Rameswaram for Aadi Ammavasai". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 July 2025.

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