Bheemana Amavasya Vrata is
observed by Hindu women on Ashada Amavasya in Karnataka and is dedicated to
Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Significance and Observance
On the day women pray for the well
being of their husband, brothers and other male members in the family. A pair
of lamps made using mud known as Kalikamba
is made on the day. It represents Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Thambittu Deepa or Thembittu lamp made from flour is made on the occasion and lit to
cool all bad emotions like anger, frustration, etc.
A delicacy known as Kadubu is made on the day. Dough balls, or Kadubus, have coins hidden in them. Coins are also hidden in idli, modaka and wheat balls. These balls are smashed by brothers or young boys at the end of the Bheemana Puja.