Chaitra Amavasya: Yellow Thread on Tulsi Plant Brings Wealth, Banishes Sorrow

• Chaitra Amavasya, also known as Darsha Amavasya, is a highly auspicious Tithi.
• Amavasya begins March 18, 8:25 AM, and ends March 19, 6:52 AM; observed on March 19.
• Rituals include sacred bath, charity, Tarpan on March 19, and Amavasya night rituals on March 18.
• Tie a yellow thread with 108 knots around a Tulsi plant after offering milk and Ganges water for wish fulfillment.
• Light a lamp with ghee or mustard oil under Tulsi and Peepal trees to remove negative energy and attract auspiciousness.