Bheemana Amavasya or Bhima Amavasya or Jyoti Bheemeswara Vrata, also known as Pathi Sanjivani Puja is an important vrata observed on Ashada Amavasy mainly in Karnataka. In 2011, Bheemana Amavasya date is July 30, Tuesday. Married women perform the vrata for better health and longer life of their husband. Women worship the divine couple, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, on this Amavasy day. Sree Ayyaguru Pooja Amavasya or Amavasi, Hariyali Amavas or Bheemana Amavasya
Bhimana Amavasya Vrata katha or legend of Bhimana Amavasya is mentioned in the Skanda Purana. Thambittu Deepa or Thembittu Deepam and Bhandara Hodiyuvudhu are the main aspects of Bhima Amavasya vrata which is also referred to as Jyothir Bhimeshwara Vrata or Pathi Sanjivani vrata.