{
  "id": 13332918,
  "title": "Mahalaya Amavasya 2026: Why Is Water Offered From The Thumb Side During Pitru Paksha? Know Its Religious Significance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/mahalaya-amavasya-2026-why-is-water-offered-from-the-thumb-side",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T04:57:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/mahalaya-amavasya-2026-why-is-water-offered-from-the-thumb-side-during-pitru-paksha-know-its-religious-significance"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mahalaya Amavasya, also known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya, signifies the conclusion of Pitru Paksha. It's a day dedicated for honoring deceased ancestors in Hinduism. Devotees perform various rituals such as Shradh, Tarpan, Pind Daan and others to express gratitude to their forefathers and seek their blessings. A unique aspect of this day is the method of offering water, known as Tarpan, to ancestors. This ritual involves pouring water from the thumb side of the palm. But why is water offered from the thumb side? This traditional gesture holds both religious and symbolic significance in Hindu rituals.",
  "summary": "Mahalaya Amavasya, also known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya, marks the end of Pitru Paksha. It holds special significance in Hinduism, as it is a period dedicated to honouring deceased ancestors. On this day, devotees perform Shradh, Tarpan, Pind Daan and other rituals to express gratitude to their forefathers and seek their blessings. But did you know that water (Tarpan) is offered to ancestors from…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}