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Wednesday 12 August, 2026Puja will be held at Shri Maarikamba Temple, Coimbatore, and you can experience from your home!
Bhima Amavasya, widely known as Aati Amavasya in Karnataka and also called Bheemana Amavasya or Ashada Amavasya in different regions, falls on August 12, 2026. This Amavasya is dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva and Devi Parvati in their combined form of Uma Maheshwara, representing the eternal harmony between consciousness and energy. Performing Uma Maheshwara Homa on this day is considered a rare opportunity to receive the blessings of the Divine Couple for a peaceful, prosperous, and harmonious life.
Benefits you can seek through this seva:
This Amavasya is considered highly auspicious for couples, as worshipping the Divine Couple together is believed to strengthen mutual understanding and lasting togetherness.
Amavasya tithi is a powerful time to release accumulated karmas. Uma Maheshwara Homa on this day helps cleanse negative influences and past life burdens.
Bhima Amavasya marks the sacred union of Uma and Maheshwara, symbolizing the perfect balance of consciousness and energy that governs all creation.
Traditionally observed by women praying for the wellbeing of husbands and brothers, this day carries strong energy for protecting and unifying the whole family.
Bhima Amavasya is the Amavasya tithi that falls in the Kannada month of Ashada, usually in the months of July or August. In 2026, this Amavasya falls on August 12. This day holds a special place among Hindu women, especially in Karnataka and coastal Karnataka, where it is observed with great devotion for the wellbeing of husbands, brothers, and the whole family.
This sacred day is known by several names across regions, and devotees often search for it using different terms:
While the folk tradition connects this day to Bhima and Draupadi from the Mahabharata, with Draupadi's devotion and fasting for the protection of the Pandavas, the deeper spiritual significance of this Amavasya centres on the worship of Bhagwan Shiva and Devi Parvati as Uma Maheshwara. On this day, a pair of clay lamps called Kalikamba, representing the Divine Couple, are lit and worshipped in many Karnataka households, along with a special flour lamp called Thambittu Deepa.
VEDIC SIGNIFICANCE OF BHIMA AMAVASYA
Ancient Vedic and Puranic texts describe Amavasya as a tithi of deep spiritual importance, a time when the mind naturally turns inward and rituals performed with devotion bear amplified results. Texts such as the Skanda Purana and Devi Bhagavata Purana describe the worship of Bhagwan Shiva along with Devi Parvati as one of the most complete forms of worship, since it honours both the masculine and feminine aspects of the divine together. The Garuda Purana speaks of Amavasya as a suitable time for karmic cleansing and ancestral remembrance, which is why this day is also connected with prayers for family wellbeing and protection. Following this tradition, performing Uma Maheshwara Homa on Bhima Amavasya is seen as an especially effective way to invoke the combined grace of Bhagwan Shiva and Devi Parvati.
ABOUT UMA MAHESHWARA HOMA
Uma Maheshwara Homa is a sacred fire ritual dedicated to the combined form of Bhagwan Shiva and Devi Parvati, worshipped together as Uma Maheshwara. This homa invokes the divine energy of both Shiva, who represents supreme consciousness, and Parvati, who represents divine energy and nurturing grace. The ritual is performed by qualified Vedic priests using traditional mantras, offerings, and havan samagri, following procedures passed down through Vedic tradition.
Devotees seeking harmony in marriage, couples wishing to strengthen their bond, individuals facing delays in marriage, and families praying for unity and peace find this homa especially meaningful. When performed on Bhima Amavasya, the natural spiritual energy of the day combines with the power of the ritual, making it a particularly potent time for this homa.
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BOOKING FOR NRI DEVOTEES
Devotees living outside India, including in the USA, UK, Canada, UAE, and Australia, can book Uma Maheshwara Homa for Bhima Amavasya without needing to travel to India. Our team performs the complete ritual on your behalf with your sankalpa, sends you a recorded video of the puja, and arranges delivery of prasadam and homa vibhuti to your address in India. This allows NRI devotees to stay connected to their tradition and receive the blessings of Bhagwan Shiva and Devi Parvati regardless of location.
In the spiritual realm, physical boundaries hold no power, ensuring a connection between you and the divine.
Experience the spiritual essence from the comfort of your home by tuning into live streams of the rituals performed by experienced priests.
If you miss the live event, a recorded video will be provided, allowing you to watch the sacred rituals at your convenience.
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FAQ
Q. What is Bhima Amavasya?
Bhima Amavasya is a sacred Amavasya tithi dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva and Devi Parvati, observed mainly in Karnataka. It falls in the Kannada month of Ashada and is worshipped as the union of the Divine Couple, known as Uma Maheshwara.
Q. When is Bhima Amavasya in 2026?
Bhima Amavasya, also known as Aati Amavasya, falls on August 12, 2026.
Q. What is Aati Amavasya?
Aati Amavasya is the name used for Bhima Amavasya in coastal Karnataka and Tulu speaking regions, named after the Tulu month of Aati in which it falls.
Q. Is Bhima Amavasya the same as Bheemana Amavasya?
Yes, Bhima Amavasya and Bheemana Amavasya refer to the same observance. Both names are used interchangeably across Karnataka.
Q. Why is Uma Maheshwara Homa performed on Bhima Amavasya?
Uma Maheshwara Homa invokes Bhagwan Shiva and Devi Parvati together, and Bhima Amavasya is considered a highly auspicious day for worshipping this Divine Couple, making the homa especially effective for marital harmony and family peace.
Q. Who should perform Uma Maheshwara Homa?
Couples seeking harmony in marriage, individuals facing delays in marriage, families seeking unity, and anyone wishing to seek the combined blessings of Bhagwan Shiva and Devi Parvati can perform this homa.
Q. Can I book Uma Maheshwara Homa if I live outside India?
Yes, NRI devotees can book this homa online. Our priests perform the ritual with your sankalpa, and prasadam along with a recorded video of the puja is arranged for you.
Q. What is included in the Uma Maheshwara Homa seva?
The seva includes Sankalpa, Ganapati Puja, invocation of Uma Maheshwara, the main homa with traditional offerings, Purnahuti, Aarti, and delivery of prasadam and homa vibhuti.
Performing Uma Maheshwara Homa on the sacred occasion of Bhima Amavasya (Aati Amavasya) is a rare spiritual opportunity to receive the blessings of Bhagwan Shiva and Devi Parvati. Book your seva today and take a meaningful step towards a life filled with love, harmony, prosperity, and divine grace.
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Please note: The temple mentioned above may change based on certain on-ground dynamics. However, please be assured that the puja will definitely be conducted in an appropriate temple without any compromise.
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