{"id":19890,"date":"2024-09-06T14:37:36","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T09:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/?p=19890"},"modified":"2024-09-06T14:41:52","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T09:11:52","slug":"mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime","title":{"rendered":"Mahalaya \u2013 The Most Important Ancestor Powertime of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/b.jpg\" alt=\"Mahalaya \u2013 The Most Important Ancestor Powertime of the Year\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/b.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/b-980x515.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/b-480x252.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mahalaya, a sacred fortnight in Vedic tradition, is widely regarded as the most significant period to honor ancestors. This 15-day celebration culminates on the New Moon, which marks the ultimate time for performing rituals like Tarpanam\u2014offering food to departed souls to aid their spiritual liberation. The New Moon, or Amavasya, during Mahalaya is particularly powerful. Even if one cannot perform rituals on other days, missing this final day is strongly discouraged due to its unique potency.<\/p>\n<p>The relationship between ancestral offerings and life challenges is intricately tied to Vedic belief systems. Dr. Pillai, a renowned spiritual leader, teaches that ancestral influences, through what he terms &#8220;Soul Genetics,&#8221; impact all areas of life\u2014health, relationships, and particularly finances. Through this lens, Mahalaya offers a profound opportunity to alleviate the negative imprints passed down through generations.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why New Moons Are Most Auspicious for Ancestor Offerings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In Vedic mythology, the story of Acchoda and her fall from Heaven illuminates why New Moons are optimal for ancestor rituals. After she lost her powers, Acchoda sought salvation from the ancestors, or Pitrus, who advised her to be born as a mortal. Following their counsel, she regained her divine powers and returned to Heaven, offering thanks to her ancestors through a special ceremony on Amavasya, the New Moon.<\/p>\n<p>This narrative explains why New Moon days have become the most favorable times to make offerings to ancestors. According to sacred texts, conducting Tarpanam during these days can bring several profound benefits. Offering food and water to your ancestors on New Moon days can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Release trapped ancestral souls from Pitru Loka (the world of ancestors)<\/li>\n<li>Remove obstacles in your life and protect your family from misfortune<\/li>\n<li>Promote longevity and bestow wisdom and intellect<\/li>\n<li>Ensure good health and wealth<\/li>\n<li>Improve success in all endeavors<\/li>\n<li>Grant spiritual radiance and life-extension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On the other hand, scriptures warn that neglecting ancestor offerings during the New Moon, especially during Mahalaya, can result in Pitru Dosha\u2014ancestral afflictions that manifest as health, financial, and relationship problems.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Secret Power of Mahalaya New Moon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Though all New Moon days are ideal for Tarpanam, the Mahalaya New Moon holds unparalleled significance. Scriptures describe it as a &#8220;do-not-miss&#8221; window for ancestor worship, where offerings reach not just recent generations but all souls that have passed in the last 30 years, regardless of their past karma.<\/p>\n<p>During Mahalaya New Moon, the impact of ancestral liberation extends beyond individual families to affect entire communities and future generations. By freeing ancestors from their karmic burdens, you clear the path for Divine blessings, ensuring prosperity, peace, and success in life.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Pillai emphasizes that addressing the root causes of life challenges often lies in resolving ancestral afflictions. Health, financial, and relationship problems are not solely the result of our actions or environment but can be deeply tied to ancestral energies. Mahalaya offers the most powerful time of the year to heal these energetic ties.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Understanding Dr. Pillai&#8217;s Soul Genetics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Pillai introduces the concept of &#8220;Soul Genetics,&#8221; suggesting that we inherit more than just biological traits from our ancestors. Thought patterns, behavior, and even financial hardships are passed down through generations, rooted in the energy of our soul lineage. According to Dr. Pillai, health challenges, relationship difficulties, and financial obstacles can be traced back to the genes, which include both physical and &#8220;soul genes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He explains that just as we inherit diseases like diabetes from our parents, we also inherit their thought patterns, including financial problems. These inherited thought patterns, embedded in our soul&#8217;s energy, continue to shape our lives unless we consciously break free from them. Mahalaya offers a powerful opportunity to do this.<\/p>\n<p>By performing Tarpanam during this auspicious time, you not only feed the ancestors but also help liberate them from their karmic cycles. Their liberation, in turn, liberates you from inherited obstacles, paving the way for spiritual and material growth.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Tarpanam Ritual Helps Ancestral Healing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Tarpanam ritual is central to Dr. Pillai&#8217;s teachings on Soul Genetics. This practice involves making offerings of black sesame seeds, rice, darbha grass, and water to the ancestors to help them transition peacefully through the spiritual realms. The ritual can be simple yet profoundly transformative. According to Dr. Pillai, even a few grains of sesame seeds carry divine energy that can liberate ancestral souls from suffering.<\/p>\n<p>To perform the Tarpanam ritual during Mahalaya, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Prepare the offerings<\/strong>: In the palm of your right hand, place a tablespoon of black sesame seeds, white rice, a coin (nickel or dime), and a few small pieces of Dharba grass.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sprinkle water<\/strong>: Take a glass of water and sprinkle a few drops over the offerings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offer a prayer<\/strong>: As you pour water over your hand, make a heartfelt prayer to your ancestors. Invite six generations of ancestors from both your mother\u2019s and father\u2019s sides to accept the offering and be healed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pour water<\/strong>: Pour the remaining water over your hand, allowing the offerings to wash away. You may reuse the coin after rinsing it with water.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This simple yet sacred act can be done daily, especially during the 15 days of Mahalaya. You can also extend the invitation to up to 12 generations of ancestors on both sides.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Mahalaya Can Transform Your Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Through Tarpanam, you not only assist your ancestors in their spiritual journey but also heal your own life challenges. <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LrsI_rTsMkU?si=ORpkhqKf9YUOq01l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial<\/a> difficulties, health issues, and relationship problems often have deep roots in ancestral karma. When you clear these burdens, you make space for new opportunities and Divine blessings.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond performing the ritual during Mahalaya, Dr. Pillai encourages daily acts of compassion as a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Kw0EHe9Dgd0?si=KMbQkMPqtosLwUuz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">uplift<\/a> your soul and those around you. By helping others, whether through financial support or simple acts of kindness, you accumulate spiritual merit that enhances your life and attracts Divine grace.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits of Daily Ancestral Offerings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While Mahalaya is a particularly auspicious time, performing Tarpanam regularly, especially on every New Moon (Amavasya), offers continued benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improved health and vitality<\/li>\n<li>Alleviation of financial challenges<\/li>\n<li>Harmonious relationships<\/li>\n<li>Spiritual growth and liberation<\/li>\n<li>Protection from Pitru Dosha<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>The Universal Relevance of Ancestor Worship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ancestor worship is a deeply ingrained tradition not just in India but across various cultures. In Japan, China, and other parts of Asia, honoring the departed through offerings is a common practice believed to ensure harmony and success for the living.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Pillai emphasizes the global relevance of these rituals, highlighting that they serve as a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms. By caring for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/powertime-what-to-do-during-mahalaya-to-receive-gifts-from-ancestors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ancestors<\/a>, you align yourself with the flow of universal energy, allowing you to overcome life\u2019s challenges and thrive.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>In Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Mahalaya, the most important ancestor powertime of the year, offers a powerful window for spiritual and material transformation. Through the practice of Tarpanam, you not only honor your ancestors but also heal inherited life challenges related to health, wealth, and relationships. Dr. Pillai\u2019s teachings on Soul Genetics underscore the significance of this practice, reminding us that by liberating our ancestors, we liberate ourselves.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href='https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/specials\/mahalaya-paksha' class='big-button bigblue' target=\"_blank\">MAHALAYA PAKSHA<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mahalaya, a sacred fortnight in Vedic tradition, is widely regarded as the most significant period to honor ancestors. This 15-day celebration culminates on the New Moon, which marks the ultimate&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":19891,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1686,22],"tags":[1782,1605,663,793],"class_list":["post-19890","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-miracles","category-soul-genetics","tag-ancestor-powertime","tag-ancestral-blessings","tag-mahalaya","tag-new-moon"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.8 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\r\n<title>Mahalaya \u2013 The Most Important Ancestor Powertime of the Year - Pillai Center Blog<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Mahalaya \u2013 The most important ancestor powertime of the year is a sacred time for honoring ancestors and seeking blessings.\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Mahalaya \u2013 The Most Important Ancestor Powertime of the Year\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Mahalaya \u2013 The most important ancestor powertime of the year is a sacred time for honoring ancestors and seeking blessings.\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Pillai Center Blog\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-09-06T09:07:36+00:00\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-09-06T09:11:52+00:00\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/b.jpg\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"630\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Pillaicenter\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Pillaicenter\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":[\"Article\",\"BlogPosting\"],\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Pillaicenter\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/d93cf129a5f44f15e1e09078c678aeb3\"},\"headline\":\"Mahalaya \u2013 The Most Important Ancestor Powertime of the Year\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-09-06T09:07:36+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-09-06T09:11:52+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime\"},\"wordCount\":1192,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/b.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"ancestor powertime\",\"ancestral blessings\",\"mahalaya\",\"new moon\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Miracles\",\"Soul Genetics\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime\",\"name\":\"Mahalaya \u2013 The Most Important Ancestor Powertime of the Year - Pillai Center Blog\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/b.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-09-06T09:07:36+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-09-06T09:11:52+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/d93cf129a5f44f15e1e09078c678aeb3\"},\"description\":\"Mahalaya \u2013 The most important ancestor powertime of the year is a sacred time for honoring ancestors and seeking blessings.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/b.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/b.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":630,\"caption\":\"Mahalaya \u2013 The Most Important Ancestor Powertime of the Year\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Mahalaya \u2013 The Most Important Ancestor Powertime of the Year\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Pillai Center Blog\",\"description\":\"for evolved living\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/d93cf129a5f44f15e1e09078c678aeb3\",\"name\":\"Pillaicenter\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/88141d3a0b9ed1127a913bb761fba9b86ef60f56a99a232368b44aa6af9bbd07?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/88141d3a0b9ed1127a913bb761fba9b86ef60f56a99a232368b44aa6af9bbd07?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/88141d3a0b9ed1127a913bb761fba9b86ef60f56a99a232368b44aa6af9bbd07?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Pillaicenter\"},\"sameAs\":[\"brittpillaicenter@gmail.com\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pillaicenter.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/brittpillaicentergmail-com\"}]}<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Mahalaya \u2013 The Most Important Ancestor Powertime of the Year - Pillai Center Blog","description":"Mahalaya \u2013 The most important ancestor powertime of the year is a sacred time for honoring ancestors and seeking blessings.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Mahalaya \u2013 The Most Important Ancestor Powertime of the Year","og_description":"Mahalaya \u2013 The most important ancestor powertime of the year is a sacred time for honoring ancestors and seeking blessings.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime","og_site_name":"Pillai Center Blog","article_published_time":"2024-09-06T09:07:36+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-09-06T09:11:52+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":630,"url":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/b.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Pillaicenter","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Pillaicenter","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime"},"author":{"name":"Pillaicenter","@id":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/d93cf129a5f44f15e1e09078c678aeb3"},"headline":"Mahalaya \u2013 The Most Important Ancestor Powertime of the Year","datePublished":"2024-09-06T09:07:36+00:00","dateModified":"2024-09-06T09:11:52+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime"},"wordCount":1192,"commentCount":0,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/b.jpg","keywords":["ancestor powertime","ancestral blessings","mahalaya","new moon"],"articleSection":["Miracles","Soul Genetics"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime","url":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime","name":"Mahalaya \u2013 The Most Important Ancestor Powertime of the Year - Pillai Center Blog","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/b.jpg","datePublished":"2024-09-06T09:07:36+00:00","dateModified":"2024-09-06T09:11:52+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/d93cf129a5f44f15e1e09078c678aeb3"},"description":"Mahalaya \u2013 The most important ancestor powertime of the year is a sacred time for honoring ancestors and seeking blessings.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/b.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/b.jpg","width":1200,"height":630,"caption":"Mahalaya \u2013 The Most Important Ancestor Powertime of the Year"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/mahalaya-most-important-ancestor-powertime#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Mahalaya \u2013 The Most Important Ancestor Powertime of the Year"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/","name":"Pillai Center Blog","description":"for evolved living","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/d93cf129a5f44f15e1e09078c678aeb3","name":"Pillaicenter","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/88141d3a0b9ed1127a913bb761fba9b86ef60f56a99a232368b44aa6af9bbd07?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/88141d3a0b9ed1127a913bb761fba9b86ef60f56a99a232368b44aa6af9bbd07?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/88141d3a0b9ed1127a913bb761fba9b86ef60f56a99a232368b44aa6af9bbd07?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Pillaicenter"},"sameAs":["brittpillaicenter@gmail.com"],"url":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/author\/brittpillaicentergmail-com"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19890","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19890"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19890\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19892,"href":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19890\/revisions\/19892"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19891"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19890"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19890"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pillaicenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19890"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}