Pithori Amavasya 2025
Pithori Amavasya 2025: Amavasya of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month is known as Pithori Amavasya. This date has very special significance in Hinduism. On this day, people please their fathers by performing tarpan, pindadan and shraddha. It is also believed that by doing this, the ancestors are pleased and bless them of happiness, prosperity and peace in the family. On this auspicious date, bathing and donating in rivers also has special significance. It is said that by doing this one gets freedom from all sins and your wishes are fulfilled.
On the day of Pithori Amavasya, there is also a law for worshiping Mata Durga and her 64 forms. This fast is done especially for the attainment of children and happiness and prosperity of children. On this day, married women keep a fast and worship the gods and goddesses with flour. Therefore it is called Pithori Amavasya.
When is Pithori Amavasya?
According to the Panchang, Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month will start at 11:55 am on August 22, which will end at 11.35 am on August 23. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, the fast of Pithori Amavasya will be observed on 22 August 2025.
Take these special measures for freedom from Pitra dosha on Pithori Amavasya
Shraddha and Tarpan
Take a bath in the morning and offer sesame, water and flowers in the name of ancestors. It is believed that the ancestors are pleased with the tarpan and bless them.
Bath in holy river
It is considered extremely auspicious to remember the ancestors by bathing in the Ganges, Yamuna or any holy river. If the river bath is not possible, then take a bath by mixing Ganga water at home.
Worship of peepal tree
On the pithori Amavasya, worship the Peepal tree and offer water to it and light a lamp. This remedy calms Pitra dosha.
Provide food to the poor and Brahmins
On this day, giving food to the needy and Brahmins gives satisfaction to the ancestors and removes Pitra dosha.
Donate sesame and food
Donating sesame, rice, flour, cloth and Dakshina removes the obstacles of life and keeps happiness and peace in the house.
Importance of Pithori Amavasya
Pithori Amavasya is also called Matri Amavasya. On this day, children worship Goddess Durga and wish for the long life and good health of their children. On this day, by doing the shraddha of ancestors, there is happiness and peace in the house and also gives blessings of ancestors. According to the scriptures, it is considered extremely auspicious to bathe in the holy rivers on this day and offer water to the ancestors. It is believed that the ancestors are satisfied with the shraddha performed on this day and showers the blessings of prosperity on the family. Donation and virtuous work on Pithori Amavasya destroys sins and the obstacles in life are removed.
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