The month of Margashirsha holds great importance in Hinduism. Lord Krishna also spoke about it in the Bhagavad Gita. “Among the months, I am Margashirsha,” he says.
The Amavasya that falls in this month is called Margashirsha Amavasya. On this auspicious occasion, large numbers of devotees take a holy dip in holy rivers. Following this, they anoint Lord Shiva, the God of Gods, with Ganga water and worship him with devotion. Shraddha, Tarpan, and Pind Daan are also performed for ancestors.
This date (Margashirsha Amavasya 2025) is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Chandra Dev, and the ancestors.
Margashirsha Amavasya 2025 Date And Shubh Muhurat
According to the vedic calendar, Margashirsha Amavasya will begin on November 19th at 9:43 AM. This date will end the next day, November 20th, at 12:16 PM. According to this, Margashirsha Amavasya will be observed on November 20th.
Importance Of Donating And Taking A Holy Bath On This Day
On this day, taking a holy bath in the sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, or at any other pilgrimage site is considered highly auspicious. If this is difficult, one should bathe at home by mixing Ganga jal in water. It is said that giving charity after bathing helps to absolve all sins. Donating food, clothing, and sesame seeds on this day is considered highly auspicious.
Mantras To Chant On This Day
- Om Pitru Devtaayai Namah:
- Om Pitru Ganaya Vidmahe Jagatdharine Dhimahi Tanno Pitro Prachodayat
- Namah Swahaayi Swadhaayi Nityamev Namo Namah
- Namah Swahaayai Swadhaayai Nityameva Namo Namah
- Shiva-Shakti-Swaroopen Pitru-Dev Prachodayat
- Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi Tanno Rudra: Prachodayat
- Om Trimbakam Yajamahe Sugandhi Pushtivardhanam Urvarukamiv Bandhananamrityormukshiya Mamritat