Mahalaya Amavasya is a traditional day in the Hindu calendar that is intended to honor our ancestors or pitra. Here are some things you can do on Mahalaya Amavasya:

• Perform Shraddha Ritual: Family members must make sharadh or tarpan to the departed ancestors to eradicate ancestral doshas and bad karma. Tarpan or Shradh must be performed on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya to offer salvation to the souls of ancestors.

• Offer Food: On Mahalaya Amavasya, in honor of your ancestors, make a sacred offering of food, which will provide sustenance for spiritual seekers in the ashram. Prepare rice balls with sesame seeds mixed in it and offer it to the crows and cows. It is believed that during Pitru Paksha, the ancestors visit the earth in their subtle form and accept the offerings made by their descendants.

• Give to the Poor: Give at least one packet of food to a poor person on each day of the Ancestor Fortnight.

• Attend Kalabhairava Shanti: Kalabhairava Shanti is an annual process conducted at Linga Bhairavi on the auspicious night of Mahalaya Amavasya for the wellbeing of ancestors and departed relatives.

• Express Gratitude: Mahalaya Amavasya is a day dedicated to expressing gratitude towards the ancestors and earlier generations. It is a special day dedicated to making an offering to express our gratitude to all the previous generations of people who have contributed to our life.

Overall, Mahalaya Amavasya is a day to honor and express gratitude towards our ancestors. It is a time to remember and appreciate the contributions of our forefathers and earlier generations.