Aadi Amavasai was observed with religious fervor at the Perur temple here, where devotees who thronged the temple gave “tarpanam” to ancestors to get their blessings.
Aadi Amavsai, is special new moon day which is observed to get blessings of the ancestors by practicing Hindus in the Tamil month of Aadi.
“Offering ritual tarpanam to ancestors can elevate one status and help get the blessings of one's ancestors. It is a way of honoring our connection with the ancestors, and the day of Aadi Amavasai is the best time of the year to do it.“ Say the devotees who have visited the temple and offered ritual offerings to the ancestors in Perur temple.