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Daijiworld Media Network-Mangaluru (RJP)
Mangaluru, Jul 23: Aati Amavasya of this year was observed in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts on Sunday, July 23.
As per tradition, most people from all religions in coastal Karnataka consume Paale potion in the early morning.
Paale potion is a tea prepared by using bark of Paale tree, also known as Satni Rooku in Konkani and Devil's or Spirit's tree in English. The bark is boiled in water by adding garlic, turmeric, and fenugreek seeds.
The people believe that this tea is an ideal potion that immunizes them against diseases which afflict them during rainy season. It is also a deep-rooted belief that consuming this concoction early in the morning and paying obeisance at temples also protects them against counter affects of their past wrongdoings if any.
Naraharati Parvata, Karinjeshwara,and Kirimanjeshwara are some of the temples which witness huge crowds on Aati Amavasya. People were seen visiting temples during the day in all parts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.
Karkataka Amavasya Jathre is famous in Maravanthe near Kundapur. People after visiting the temple, venture into sea to have holy bath.