TAX ID #
25-1584149
Shirdi Sai Saba Temple
Pittsburgh, PA
Significance of Sankramanam:
In our calendar, there are total 12 Sankramana in a year.
Among all Sankramana, Makar Sankramana is the most significant one and it is observed throughout India. It is known as Sankranti, in South India, Makar Sankranti is observed for four days.
Sankramana days are considered good for charity activities like Annadana, Vastra dana etc.....
in our temple Veda patanam & Veda asservachanam is done on every sankramanam.
Amavasya
Sponsorship:
Deva Rishi Pitru Tarpanam - $21
Deva Rishi Pitru Tarpanam + Annadanam for Forefathers
Annadanam
Sankramanam
Veda Patanam - Veda Asservachanam
Sponsorship:
Sankramanam
Significance of Amavasya Tarpanam :
Amavasya is new moon day in Hindu calendar. It is significant day to perform many rituals. Deva rishi pitru tarpanam is performed to forefathers. Amavasya falling on Saturday is known as Shani Amavasya which we celebrate as his birthday. Jyeshtha masa according to North Indian / Vaishakha according to South Indian calendar.
All Amavasya days are appropriate to perform Shraddha rituals to appease ancestors. Amavasya day is also appropriate day to perform Kalasarpa Dosha puja.
Amavasya