Question

Which of the following name is given to the new moon?
(a) Poornima
(b) Amavasya
(c) Both (a) and ib)
(d) None of these

Answer 1

b) Amavasya

Explanation:

• Amavasya, in Sanskrit,  refers to the new moon night and it marks the 1st night of the 1st quarter of the Lunar month.
• As per Hindu mythos, at the time of Amavasya, it is the evil or the demonic powers which rule the Earth and therefore no auspicious activity must begin on the day
• The only exclusion is Deepavali festival that is regarded to be the symbol of good winning over the evil power.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Which is the name given to the full moon night