Pithori Amavasya 2025
What is pithori amavasya: Amavasya, which falls every month, has its own importance, but Amavasya, which comes in the month of Bhadrapada, is considered very important. It is also considered as Pithori Amavasya, Bhado Amavasya or Kush Vahranrani Amavasya. This year, Bhadrapada Amavasya is falling for two days in 2025. On this day, married women keep a fast for the long life and happy life of their children and worship Goddess Parvati and 64 Yoginis. On the day of Pithori Amavasya, bathing, charity and pindadan for fathers is very beneficial.
When is Pithori Amavasya?
According to the Panchang, Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month will begin on August 22 at 11:55 am, which will end at 11.35 am on August 23. In such a situation, it will be auspicious to observe the fast of Pithori Amavasya on 22 August. At the same time, the bathing of Bhado Amavasya will be done on August 23.
Why is Bhado Amavasya called Pithori Amavasya?
According to religious beliefs, Bhadrapada Amavasya is called Pithori Amavasya because 64 Yoginis and Goddess Parvati are worshiped on this day. According to mythological beliefs, on this day Maa Parvati along with 64 Yoginis worshiped Lord Ganesha. For this reason, it is also known as Pithori Amavasya. The word “pithori” means flour statues. For this reason, on this day women worship 64 yoginis with flour and worship them.
Goddess Parvati’s blessings
It is believed that Goddess Parvati is pleased by worshiping yoginis with flour on this day and gives women blessings of child happiness. Apart from this, on this day, the law of performing the ancestors and performing Shraddha has also been told.
That’s why Kush Eclipse Amavasya
Pithori Amavasya is also called Kush duodon Amavasya, because on this day Kusha grass also has special significance. Religious belief is that Kusha collected on this day is very sacred and beneficial. On the pithori Amavasya, by offering offerings from Kusha for ancestors, happiness and prosperity comes in the family.
What is the importance of Bhadrapada Amavasya?
Bhadrapada Amavasya or Pithori Amavasya is considered particularly fruitful for Pitra Tarpan, Shraddha and Dan-Virtya. On this day, prayers are prayed for the peace of the soul of the ancestors and various rituals are also performed to get their blessings, which gives blessings to their descendants.
Bath and Donation:- It is considered auspicious to bathe in the holy rivers on Bhado Amavasya. Religious belief is that it causes all the sins of a person and attain virtue.
Kush Eclipse:- There is also a law to accept Kush on Bhadrapada Amavasya. On this day, Kush is used in religious works, such as worship, shraddha and tarpan.
Kalsarp Dosha Prevention:- According to religious belief, on the day of Bhado Amavasya, worship is also done for freedom from Kalsarp Dosh.
What to do on Pithori Amavasya?
- For ancestors, perform Tarpan, Shraddha and Pindadan.
- Take a bath in the Ganges or other holy rivers.
- On this day, donate to the poor and the needy.
- Take Kush on Pithori Amavasya.
- Read the Bhagavad Gita on this day.
- Provide food to the poor according to your ability.
(Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV 9 India does not confirm it.)