Mahalaya Amavasya 2025: पितृ पक्ष समापन और माँ दुर्गा के आगमन का शंखनाद, know more details about date, time and rituals

Mahalaya Amavasya will be observed on 21st September, 2025 which is a sunday. Mahalaya Amavasya which is also known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya or Pitru Paksha Mahalaya the day which marks the end of the Pitru Paksh or Shradh/Shraddh period and the people begin to rejoice for the arrival of the almighty Maa Durga or Goddess Durga. With the 16 day period of Pitru Paksh coming to an end, people are already in a state of spiritual wellness and peace and start of Durga Puja or Navratri just brings immense joy and happiness.

Let’s know more about Mahalaya Amavasya

Mahalaya Amavasya is also known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Ashwim Amavasya or Pitru Paksha Mahalaya, is the last day or the final day of Pitru Paksha is the chapter dedicated to fulfilling and completing the Shradh/Shradhh rituals performed for our loved ones or our ancestors. It is a common belief that it is on this day that our ancestors who have left the earth do come back to accept the offerings, tarpan, prasad etc. that have been offered to them during Pitru Paksh. Drik Panchang.

In West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Orissa, Mahalaya Amavasya is the shankhnaad or the start of Devi Paksha, symbolising that Maa Durga is arriving. On this day special Puja is performed with much frolic and fervour, as it marks the arrival of Maa Durga or Goddess Durga on earth. Lord Brahma(creator), Lord Vishnu(preserver) and Lord Mahesh (Shiva)(destroyer), the divine trinity created Maa Durga to fight and defeat the evil demon king Mahishasura. Mahishasura was given a blessing that neither God not human could kill him. As he had become undefeatable, Maa Durga was hailed upon and she eventually killed Mahishasura When the gods were unable to defeat him thereby establishing that good always wins over evil. no matter how powerful evil is. Mahalaya 2025: Date, Amavasya Timings, Religious Importance and the Story of Goddess Durga | Spirituality – Times Now

Customs followed and rituals performed

Anyone who is performing the rituals on Mahalaya Amavasya has to wake up early in the morning followed by taking a dip in the holy river Ganga or any waterbody nearby. Mostly people try to perform the rituals in the River Ganga in Gaya, Bihar. After that, Tarpan is performed wherein watter is offered to the ancestors. Pind Daan is done where rice balls in addition to tarpan is offered to the ancestors. Pushp (flowers), dhoop and agarbatti (incense sticks) are also used in performing the Shradh/Shradhh rituals. These customs help us in getting ashirwad and blessings from our ancestors.

After performs these Shradh/Shradhh rituals food and clothes are offered to the Brahmins and the needy and poor. It is believed that this act of offering food and clothes brings peace to our ancestors and they may attain moksha. Indiatimes

Astrological Significance of Mahalaya Amavasya

Amavasya in general is considered a day of new beginnings astrologically. The new moon which comes from the new lunar phase is considered great for spiritual introspection. One who performs the rituals on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya paves the path for bringing harmony and prosperity to the family. It is said that for any reason whatsoever, if you have missed to offer tarpan and pind to the ancestors on the allocated day, then you can perform it on Mahalaya Amavasya and it will bear the same fruits.

However, this day is not considered great for auspicious activities like weddings, grahpravesh/grihpravesh or housewarming function etc.

Mahalaya Amavasya 2025: date and time

This year Mahalaya Amavasya falls on 21st September, 2025. The beginning and end time of Amavasya is as follows:

Amavasya begins at – 12:16 AM, Sep 21, 2025

Amavasya ends at- 01:23 AM, Sep 22, 2025

Conclusion

Mahalaya Amavasya marks a new beginning; It is a day that overcomes the barrier between past and the future and the dark and the light. On this day we pray to and for the ancestors and hail Maa Durga. This day reminds us that our roots are very important and they keep us grounded emotionally and morally, so we should never forget them.