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Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2025 Date: Every year, during the 15 days of Pitrupaksha, people in Hinduism perform Shraddha for the peace and liberation of the soul of their ancestors. This is an important ritual that ensures that our ancestors are happy and satisfied. However, for many reasons, some people miss Shraddha during Pitrupaksha. If you are also one of them, there is no need to be disappointed, because the last day of Pitrupaksha, also provides a golden opportunity. This is the day when you can perform Shraddha of all the ancestors whose death date you do not remember or whose Shraddha you could not do for any reason. So the day of Sarvapitra Amavasya is considered to be the best for satisfying all those ancestors.
When is Sarvapritri Amavasya 2025?
According to the almanac, this year, all -round Amavasya is falling on 21 September 2025, Sunday. On this day special bath, donation and tarpan are important. It is believed that Shraddha and Pindadan performed on this day reaches all those ancestors, on whose date it is not possible to perform Shraddha.
Importance of omnipotent amavasya
Sarvapritri Amavasya is also known as ‘Visarjan Amavasya’ and ‘Mahalaya Amavasya’. This day has special significance because it ends the ancestral pitrpaksha and farewell to all the ancestors. It is believed that during Pitrupaksha, all the ancestors come to the earth and wait for Shraddha and Tarpan. On the day of the universal Amavasya, they are pleased by offering food, water and tarpan to them so that they can go back to their world peacefully.
How to do Shraddha on the day of Sarvapitra Amavasya?
Tarpan: First of all, get up in the morning and take a bath and wear clean clothes. After this, offer water to your ancestors by facing south direction, which is called Tarpan.
The offering of libations of water to the gods: Make bodies using flour, barley and sesame. Offer these bodies to your ancestors, it is a symbol of respect and gratitude towards them.
Food to Brahmins: The main part of Shraddha is to feed the Brahmins. On this day, call Brahmins with respect and give food to them and donate them. If this is not possible, then you can take part of the food and give it to a needy.
Crows, dogs, and cow’s food: In Hinduism, crows are considered to be the form of ancestors. Therefore, remove the food of Shraddha for crows, dogs and cows as well. This is also an important ritual.
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