Chaitra Amavasya 2025 falls on Saturday, March 29, 2025. First Amavasya of the new Hindu year. Auspicious for beginning new spiritual practices and honoring ancestors. Amavasya (new moon) is the most important day for honoring departed ancestors through Pitru Tarpan, Shradh, and acts of charity.
Fasting / Vrat
Chaitra Amavasya
चैत्र अमावस्या
Saturday, March 29, 2025Chaitra 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
Chaitra
Paksha
Krishna
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