Mumbai: Falgun Amavasya, one of the most significant new moon days in Hinduism, will be observed on February 27, 2025. Considered highly auspicious, this day holds immense religious importance, especially for performing tarpan, pind daan, and charity. Devotees believe that offering prayers to their ancestors (pitru) on this day grants them peace and salvation (moksha). It is also a sacred occasion for worshipping Lord Vishnu and seeking his divine blessings.
As per Hindu traditions, Amavasya is an ideal time for spiritual purification and eliminating negative energies. Bathing in holy rivers (snan), donating to the needy (daan), and performing religious rites are believed to bestow prosperity and spiritual growth. With special significance attached to the Brahma Muhurat, many devotees wake up before dawn to take a sacred dip, which is believed to wash away sins and attract divine grace.
When is Falgun Amavasya 2025?
According to the Hindu Panchang (calendar), Falgun Amavasya will begin on February 27, 2025, at 8:54 AM, and will conclude on February 28, 2025, at 6:14 AM. Hence, all major rituals and observances will take place on February 27.
Auspicious Timings for Rituals
For those performing religious ceremonies, the most favourable timings (shubh muhurat) on Falgun Amavasya are as follows:
- Brahma Muhurat: 5:09 AM – 5:58 AM
- Godhuli Muhurat: 6:07 PM – 6:42 PM
- Nishita Muhurat: 12:08 AM – 12:58 AM (midnight)
Significance of Falgun Amavasya
According to religious beliefs, on Amavasya, the spirits of ancestors visit the earth. Performing pind daan and tarpan on this day ensures their liberation and brings blessings to the family. Additionally, devotees believe that taking a dip in sacred rivers and making charitable donations helps cleanse past sins and attracts prosperity.
Why is Brahma Muhurat Considered Special?
Hindu scriptures mention that Brahma Muhurat is the most powerful time for spiritual activities. Bathing during this period, followed by prayer and charity, is said to yield the highest religious merits. Devotees believe that offering water (arghya) to the Sun God after bathing brings peace, success, and divine blessings.
Falgun Amavasya is not only a day of ancestral worship but also an opportunity to enhance spiritual well-being and inner peace. Devotees across India will observe this sacred occasion with prayers, rituals, and acts of devotion.
(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not independently verify the religious significance of these rituals.)
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