Mumbai: Vaishakh Amavasya, like Chaitra Amavasya, holds deep religious significance in Hinduism. This lunar day is considered especially auspicious for offering prayers to one’s ancestors, seeking their blessings, and performing rituals believed to grant them peace and liberation. According to the Hindu calendar, Vaishakh Amavasya in 2025 will be observed on 27 April.
On this day, rituals such as pind daan (offering to ancestors), tarpan (water offerings), and shraddha (ritualistic remembrance) are performed with devotion. These acts are said to provide salvation to the departed souls and bring peace, prosperity, and happiness into the lives of those who observe the rituals sincerely.
When is Vaishakh Amavasya in 2025?
As per the Hindu Panchang, the Amavasya (new moon) of the Vaishakh month will begin on 27 April 2025 at 4:49 AM and end on 28 April 2025 at 1:00 AM. Hence, the Amavasya rituals and observances will be carried out on 27 April.
Significance of Vaishakh Amavasya
Vaishakh Amavasya is dedicated to honouring one’s ancestors (pitru). It is believed that performing ancestral rites on this day brings peace to their souls and pleases them. In return, their blessings are said to remove obstacles from the devotee’s life and bring about spiritual and material prosperity. This day is also important for relieving Pitru Dosha (ancestral afflictions) in one’s birth chart, which can otherwise lead to hurdles in life.
Pitru Tarpan Rituals to Follow on Vaishakh Amavasya
- Wake up early, bathe, and wear clean clothes.
- Offer tarpan to your ancestors using water, barley, sesame seeds, and kusha grass.
- Donate essentials in the name of your ancestors as per your capacity.
- Prepare and serve meals to Brahmins with devotion.
- Seek blessings from the Brahmins after the meal.
- If possible, perform pind daan (ritual offering) at a sacred place.
- Feed birds and animals—this is considered a noble deed.
- Maintain a positive mindset throughout the day and avoid negative thoughts.
- Speak politely and refrain from using harsh or hurtful words.
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