Amavasya, the new moon day, holds significant spiritual importance in Hinduism. Observing rituals on this day is believed to remove negativity, promote spiritual growth, and honor ancestors.
Amavasya Dates in 2025
Here are the Amavasya dates for 2025:
| Amavasya | Date | Day | Tithi Timings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magha Amavasya | January 29, 2025 | Wednesday | Begins: January 28, 7:35 PM |
| Ends: January 29, 6:05 PM | |||
| Phalguna Amavasya | February 27, 2025 | Thursday | Begins: February 27, 8:54 AM |
| Ends: February 28, 6:14 AM | |||
| Chaitra Amavasya | March 29, 2025 | Saturday | Begins: March 28, 7:55 PM |
| Ends: March 29, 4:27 PM | |||
| Vaishakha Amavasya | April 27, 2025 | Sunday | Begins: April 27, 4:49 AM |
| Ends: April 28, 1:00 AM | |||
| Jyeshtha Amavasya | May 26, 2025 | Monday | Begins: May 26, 12:11 PM |
| Ends: May 27, 8:31 AM | |||
| Ashadha Amavasya | June 25, 2025 | Wednesday | Begins: June 24, 6:59 PM |
| Ends: June 25, 4:00 PM | |||
| Shravana Amavasya | July 24, 2025 | Thursday | Begins: July 24, 2:28 AM |
| Ends: July 25, 12:40 AM | |||
| Bhadrapada Amavasya | August 22, 2025 | Friday | Begins: August 22, 11:55 AM |
| Ends: August 23, 11:35 AM | |||
| Ashwina Amavasya | September 21, 2025 | Sunday | Begins: September 21, 12:16 AM |
| Ends: September 22, 1:23 AM | |||
| Kartika Amavasya | October 21, 2025 | Tuesday | Begins: October 20, 3:44 PM |
| Ends: October 21, 5:54 PM | |||
| Margashirsha Amavasya | November 20, 2025 | Thursday | Begins: November 19, 9:43 AM |
| Ends: November 20, 12:16 PM | |||
| Pausha Amavasya | December 19, 2025 | Friday | Begins: December 19, 4:59 AM |
| Ends: December 20, 7:12 AM |
Please note that these dates and timings are based on the Hindu lunar calendar and may vary slightly depending on regional and local customs.
Significance of Amavasya
Amavasya is considered an auspicious day for:
- Spiritual Cleansing: It’s believed to be a time for self-reflection, meditation, and seeking forgiveness for past wrongdoings.
- Ancestor Worship: Performing rituals to honor ancestors (Pitru Tarpan) is customary, seeking their blessings and expressing gratitude.
- Removing Negativity: Engaging in specific rituals is thought to dispel negative energies and bring peace and prosperity.
Rituals to Remove Negativity on Amavasya
- Morning Rituals:
- Sacred Bath: Begin the day with a holy bath, preferably in a sacred river or by adding a few drops of Ganga water to your bathing water.
- Sankalpa (Vow): Take a pledge to observe the day with devotion and sincerity.
- Fasting (Vrat):
- Maintain a fast throughout the day. Some devotees observe a strict fast without water (Nirjala), while others may consume fruits and milk.
- Worship (Puja):
- Altar Preparation: Set up a clean altar with an image or idol of Lord Vishnu or Goddess Kali.
- Offerings: Present fresh flowers, incense, lamps, and offerings like fruits and sweets to the deity.
- Recitation: Chant mantras such as “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” and recite the “Sankashti Vrat Katha” (the story associated with the vrat).
- Evening Rituals:
- Lighting Lamps: In the evening, light mustard oil lamps around the house to dispel darkness and negativity.
- Peepal Tree Worship: Offer water and light a lamp under a Peepal tree, believed to be auspicious for removing negativity.
- Ancestor Worship (Pitru Tarpan):
- Offer water and sesame seeds to honor ancestors, seeking their blessings and expressing gratitude.
- Concluding the Fast:
- After completing the rituals, conclude the fast by consuming the offerings and other light foods.
Additional Remedies
- Chandi Puja: Participating in Chandi Puja on Amavasya is believed to invoke Goddess Chandi’s blessings, removing negativity