Bhadrapada Amavasya 2023: Kusha Todne Ka Niyam, Mantra, Significance Of Kushotpatini Amavasya

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Bhadrapada Amavasya 2023: When a New Moon or Amavasya occurs in the Bhadrapada month, it is known as Bhadrapada Amavasya in Hindu Calendar. It is also known as Kushotpatani Amavasya or Kusha Grahani Amavasya and this year it will be celebrated on 14 September 2023.

On this day, Kusha is uprooted, brought home, and included in the puja. Donation or charitable works in the name of deceased ancestors is done on this day of Amavasya. Kusha i.e. grass is brought into the house on this day and kept so that it does not have any negative impact on the family. Let us know what is the story behind Kush, how to break Kush on this Amavasya and what is its religious significance of this day.

Bhadrapada Amavasya 2023: Who Is Kush? Legend Associated With This Day
According to the Matsya Purana, Darbha grass is produced from Lord Vishnu's Varaha Avatar's body. Legend has it that Lord Vishnu took the form of Varaha and killed Hiranyaksha who was hiding in the seabed and after defeating him came out of the sea, and then he tore his own hair. At that time, some of his hair fell on the earth and appeared in the form of Kusha and since then he has been considered sacred.

Bhadrapada Amavasya 2023: How To Remove Kusha On Kusha Grahani Amavasya?
While uprooting the bush or Kusha, keep in mind that the place is clean and tidy. While uprooting, keep your face towards the north or east. Do not use iron to remove pimples even by mistake. Loosen the roots with a stick and pull them out at once. Do not bring home a Kusha that is broken in the middle.

Bhadrapada Amavasya 2023: Mantras To Chant To Remove Kusha
"Viranchina sahotpanna parameshthinnisargaj,
Nud sarvani papani darbha swastikaro bhava,
Hum phat swah."

Bhadrapada Amavasya 2023: Significance Of Kusha On Kusha Grahani Amavasya/ Kushotpatini Amavasya
Kusha is used for worship and offering to ancestors during Pitru Paksha. Even at the time of bathing and donation, there is a tradition of making a resolution by holding Kusha in hand. Kusha brought home on this day can be used throughout the year for worshiping Gods and ancestors. Keeping it in the house protects the entire house and keeps negative powers away.

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