Bheemana Amavasya | Indian Hindu Festival

Bheemana Amavasya Vrata - dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvathi and is observed by women in South India (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh). It takes place on the non-moon day in the month of Ashada (July or August month). Also referred as Jyoti Bheemeshwara Vratam, the ritual is observed for the well-being of the male members in the family....

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HINDU belief is that on this day Shiva, the Lord of destruction in Hindu Mythology; impressed by Parvathi's devotion towards him and accepts her as his wife. Parvathi is considered by school of Hinduism as the supreme Divine Mother and all other goddesses are considered her incarnations.

Parvathi, thus, symbolizes many different virtues esteemed by Hindu tradition: fertility, marital felicity, devotion, asceticism and power.