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The dark fortnight of Aswayuja (September-October) is known as the Mahalaya Paksha or the fortnight specially sacred for offering oblations to the departed ancestors. The last day of this period, the new moon day, is considered as the most important day in the year for performing obsequies and rites.
Each day one should wake up and see one of these things the first thing in the morning : Temple Gopuram, Shiva Lingam, Pictures of Gods, a mountain surrounded by clouds, sea, sun, fox, gold or the palm of your right hand. If you do so that day would be favourable to you
When adjusting the thread in lamps in a temple, your fingers will come in to contact with the oil of the lamp. One should never rub that oil on the head.