Amavasya, the new moon day in the Hindu calendar, is a significant occasion for various spiritual and religious practices. It is considered a day to connect with one's ancestors, cleanse negative energies, and embark on spiritual growth. Here are the rituals and significance of observing Amavasya.
Rituals Performed on Amavasya
- Tarpan and Shraddha: Devotees perform Tarpan and Shraddha rituals to appease their ancestors and seek their blessings. This is especially common on Amavasya days, which are considered highly auspicious for these rites.
- Kalasarpa Dosha Puja: People with Kalasarpa Dosha in their horoscope perform special pujas on Amavasya to remove obstacles and bring peace. Pilgrimage to temples like Trimbakeshwar is common for this ritual.
- Charity and Donations: Many people donate food, clothes, and other essentials to the needy on Amavasya as an act of virtue and goodwill.
- Pitra Dosh Nivaran Puja: Pitra Dosh, or ancestral debt, is believed to be alleviated by offering prayers and performing pujas on Amavasya.
- Meditation and Fasting: Devotees observe fasts, meditate, and chant mantras to enhance spiritual awareness and gain inner peace.
The dates and timings of Amavasya for 2025 are provided in the table below:
| Type | Date & Day | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magha Amavasya | January 29, 2025, Wednesday | 07:35 PM, Jan 28 | 06:05 PM, Jan 29 |
| Phalguna Amavasya | February 27, 2025, Thursday | 08:54 AM, Feb 27 | 06:14 AM, Feb 28 |
| Darsha Amavasya | March 29, 2025, Saturday | 07:55 PM, Mar 28 | 04:27 PM, Mar 29 |
| Vaishakha Amavasya | April 27, 2025, Sunday | 04:49 AM, Apr 27 | 01:00 AM, Apr 28 |
| Darsha Amavasya | May 26, 2025, Monday | 12:11 PM, May 26 | 08:31 AM, May 27 |
| Jyeshtha Amavasya | May 27, 2025, Tuesday | 12:11 PM, May 26 | 08:31 AM, May 27 |
| Ashadha Amavasya | June 25, 2025, Wednesday | 06:59 PM, Jun 24 | 04:00 PM, Jun 25 |
| Shravana Amavasya | July 24, 2025, Thursday | 02:28 AM, Jul 24 | 12:40 AM, Jul 25 |
| Darsha Amavasya | August 22, 2025, Friday | 11:55 AM, Aug 22 | 11:35 AM, Aug 23 |
| Bhadrapada Amavasya | August 23, 2025, Saturday | 11:55 AM, Aug 22 | 11:35 AM, Aug 23 |
| Ashwina Amavasya | September 21, 2025, Sunday | 12:16 AM, Sep 21 | 01:23 AM, Sep 22 |
| Kartika Amavasya | October 21, 2025, Tuesday | 03:44 PM, Oct 20 | 05:54 PM, Oct 21 |
| Darsha Amavasya | November 19, 2025, Wednesday | 09:43 AM, Nov 19 | 12:16 PM, Nov 20 |
| Margashirsha Amavasya | November 20, 2025, Thursday | 09:43 AM, Nov 19 | 12:16 PM, Nov 20 |
| Pausha Amavasya | December 19, 2025, Friday | 04:59 AM, Dec 19 | 07:12 AM, Dec 20 |
- Connection with Ancestors: Amavasya is believed to be the time when the barrier between the living and the ancestral world is thinnest, allowing for a deeper connection.
- New Beginnings: It is an ideal day to start afresh by shedding negative energies and embracing positivity.
- Relief from Doshas: Rituals performed on Amavasya are considered highly effective in resolving doshas like Pitra Dosh and Kalasarpa Dosha.
- Spiritual Growth: The darkness of Amavasya symbolises the end of a cycle and the potential for new beginnings, making it a time for introspection and spiritual growth.
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