Pausha Amavasya 2025 falls on Friday, December 19, 2025. Winter new moon observed with Pitru Tarpan and charity. Holy dips in sacred rivers cleanse all sins. Amavasya (new moon) is the most important day for honoring departed ancestors through Pitru Tarpan, Shradh, and acts of charity.
Fasting / Vrat
Pausha Amavasya
पौष अमावस्या
Friday, December 19, 2025Pausha 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
Pausha
Paksha
Krishna
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