- Pithori Amavasya is observed on No Moon Day in the month of Bhadrapad (August - September) as per the North Indian calendar.
- Goddess Durga is worshipped on Pitori Amavasya.
- Pitha means flour and women make idols of Goddess Durga using the flour
- As per the Marathi Calendar, Pithori Amavasya, also celebrated as Pola falls on Amavasya in the Sravan month.
- It is observed by married woman for their children's health and prosperity.
- On this day especially mothers worship 64 Goddesses for their children's long life.
- This Vrat Vrat was narrated to the wife of Lord Indra by Goddess Parvati.
- In some regions, Goddess Durga, 64 Yoginis, and Saptamatrikas, Asthamatrukas are worshipped on the day.
- On this day performing Pitru Tharpan or the Pinda daan to dead ancestors is highly meritorious.
2024 Date: September 02.
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