Bhimana Amavasya
Bhimana Amavasya (Sanskrit: भीमना अमावस्या, romanized: Bhīmana Amāvasyā, lit. 'New moon day of Bhima') is a Hindu occasion that is observed in the state of Karnataka It is celebrated on the new moon day (amavasya) of the Ashadha month of the Hindu calendar.
| Bhimana Amavasya | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Hindus |
| Type | Hindu |
| Significance | Bhima's victory over Bakasura Shiva's acceptance of Parvati as his wife |
| Celebrations | Vratam, rituals, pujas |
| Observances | Fasting, Pujas |
| Date | New moon day (Amavasya) of Ashadha |
| Frequency | Annual |
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