Ashvina Amavasya 2025 falls on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Comes just before Navratri. A spiritual cleansing day before the nine nights of Goddess Durga's worship. Amavasya (new moon) is the most important day for honoring departed ancestors through Pitru Tarpan, Shradh, and acts of charity.
Fasting / Vrat
Ashvina Amavasya
अश्विन अमावस्या
Sunday, September 21, 2025Ashvina 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
Ashvina
Paksha
Krishna
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