Mahalaya Amavasya 2025 is on September 21st this year and is considered a symbol of the end of Pitru Paksha and the beginning of Shakti Paksha. On this day, devotees offer 'tarpan' to their ancestors. Offering 'tarpan' at the right auspicious time, presenting 'Panchabali Bhog', and performing 'Deepdan' ensures a proper farewell for the ancestors and brings happiness, peace, and prosperity to the family.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2025: This year, Mahalaya Amavasya will be celebrated on September 21st, marking the end of Pitru Paksha and the arrival of Mother Durga. In various parts of India, devotees will offer 'jal tarpan' (water oblation) mixed with sesame and barley at the banks of rivers, ponds, or other water sources, feed Brahmins, and offer 'Panchabali Bhog'. Performing 'tarpan' and 'Deepdan' at the auspicious time ensures a proper farewell for ancestors, maintaining blessings, peace, and prosperity in the family.
Important Rituals for Tarpan and Puja
Mahalaya Amavasya is on September 21, 2025, this year and is considered a special day to bid farewell to ancestors from Earth. This day symbolizes the conclusion of Pitru Paksha and the advent of Mother Durga with Shakti Paksha. On this occasion, devotees offer 'tarpan' and make special arrangements for worship and rituals at home. According to experts, knowing the correct auspicious time ('muhurat') for 'tarpan' on Mahalaya Amavasya is crucial to ensure ancestors receive a proper farewell and to fully observe the significance of this auspicious day.
Auspicious Timings and Tarpan Period
The Amavasya tithi will begin at 12:16 AM on September 21st and conclude at 1:23 AM on September 22nd. For 'tarpan', the Kutup Muhurat is considered auspicious from 11:50 AM to 12:38 PM, the Rohina Muhurat from 12:38 PM to 1:27 PM, and the Aparahna Kaal from 1:27 PM to 3:53 PM. Performing 'tarpan' during these auspicious times is considered the best for offering peace and blessings to ancestors.
How to Bid Farewell to Ancestors on Mahalaya Amavasya
Devotees should offer 'jal tarpan' (water oblation) mixed with sesame and barley, facing the south direction, at the banks of a river, pond, or any water source. Feeding Brahmins and offering 'dakshina' (donations) is also considered auspicious. On a banana leaf, prepare 'Panchabali Bhog' for ancestors, meant for cows, deities, crows, dogs, and ants. Perform 'Deepdan' at night and light an oil lamp at the place where water is stored in the house. Lighting a lamp near a Peepal tree is also considered auspicious. Along with this, seek forgiveness from ancestors for any mistakes made knowingly or unknowingly and pray for their blessings.
Avoid These Mistakes
On Mahalaya Amavasya, do not hurt anyone's feelings and maintain affection and respect for everyone. It is also essential to maintain cleanliness and a positive atmosphere in the house. Doing so preserves merit, blessings, and family happiness and peace.
Thus, Mahalaya Amavasya is not only a day for 'Pitru Tarpan' but also an auspicious occasion marking the beginning of Mother Durga's arrival. Performing worship and rituals with devotion and correct procedure brings happiness, prosperity, and blessings to the family.
