Kothagudem: Mahalaya Amavasya, also known as Sarvapitri Amavasya, was observed in the industrial town of Palvoncha on Wednesday. This day is an important Hindu festival dedicated to honoring ancestors, marking the end of Pitru Paksha, a period when people offer prayers to their departed family members.
The event was organized by the Shyamala Gopalan Education Foundation (SGEF), led by its founder and chairman, N. Suresh Reddy. He performed special prayers in memory of Shyamala Gopalan Harris, the late mother of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, seeking blessings for her success in the upcoming U.S. elections.
Suresh Reddy shared that this was the fifth year the foundation had been celebrating Mahalaya Amavasya in Palvoncha. He also mentioned that the foundation, named after the great scientist Shyamala Gopalan Harris, continues to engage in various services every day.
He went on to explain the significance of Mahalaya Amavasya, which is also called Pitru Amavasya or Pitra Moksha Amavasya. It is a special day in the Hindu calendar dedicated to offering prayers and food to ancestors, expressing gratitude and reverence for them.
In addition to its religious importance, Mahalaya Amavasya also marks the beginning of the festive season. It signals the arrival of Durga Puja, one of the most widely celebrated festivals in Hindu culture.
