Ashadha Amavasya 2025 falls on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Monsoon new moon during Chaturmas. Ancestral rites during the rains are considered especially potent. Amavasya (new moon) is the most important day for honoring departed ancestors through Pitru Tarpan, Shradh, and acts of charity.
Fasting / Vrat
Ashadha Amavasya
आषाढ़ अमावस्या
Wednesday, June 25, 2025Ashadha Masa
Significance
Every Amavasya is dedicated to remembering and honoring departed ancestors (Pitru). Performing Tarpan, Shradh, and charity on Amavasya is believed to bring peace to the souls of the departed and blessings to the living family.
Rituals & Traditions
- Performing Pitru Tarpan at a river bank or water body
- Offering food, water, and sesame seeds to departed ancestors
- Taking a holy dip in a sacred river at dawn
- Donating food, clothes, and money to the needy
- Fasting and visiting temples for prayers
Panchang Details
Tithi
Amavasya
Masa
Ashadha
Paksha
Krishna
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