The month of Ashwin in 2025 will begin on September 08. Pitru Paksha will run from September 08 to September 21, during which daily Tarpan and Pindadan will be performed. Shardiya Navratri will start on September 22 and conclude on October 01, with Vijaya Dashami celebrated on October 02. Indira Ekadashi and Papankusha Ekadashi are also important fasts during the month of Ashwin.
Shardiya Navratri 2025: According to the Vedic almanac, the month of Ashwin will commence on September 08, 2025. Pitru Paksha will take place from September 08 to September 21, during which Tarpan and Pindadan will be performed for the ancestors. Shardiya Navratri is scheduled from September 22 to October 01, while Vijaya Dashami will be celebrated on October 02. During this period, devotees will worship Goddess Durga and observe the Navratri fasts. Additionally, Indira Ekadashi and Papankusha Ekadashi will be observed as significant fasts.
Beginning of Ashwin Month
According to the Vedic almanac, Bhadrapad Purnima falls on September 07, 2025. The month of Ashwin will begin the following day, on September 08. The waning moon phase of Ashwin is dedicated to the ancestors. It is a tradition to perform Tarpan and Pindadan for ancestors during this period. Pitru Paksha will commence on September 08 and will continue until September 21. Performing daily Tarpan and Pindadan for ancestors during this time is believed to bring their blessings.
Pitru Paksha 2025
Pitru Paksha concludes on September 21 with Sarvapitri Amavasya. Special Tarpan and Pindadan rituals are performed on this day. Offerings made during Pitru Paksha are believed to bestow the blessings of ancestors, fostering an atmosphere of happiness, peace, and prosperity within the family. This period is considered highly auspicious for religious observances and remembrance of ancestors.
Dates of Shardiya Navratri
This year, Shardiya Navratri will begin on September 22, 2025. The Navratri festival is celebrated from the Pratipada tithi to the Navami tithi of the waxing moon phase of Ashwin month. This year, Navratri will conclude on October 01, 2025. The following day, October 02, will be celebrated as Vijaya Dashami. During Navratri, the nine forms of Goddess Durga, the universal mother, are worshipped. Each day, different forms of the Goddess are venerated with special rituals.
Key Ekadashis of Ashwin Month
Two significant Ekadashis fall in the month of Ashwin. Indira Ekadashi is on September 17, 2025. On this day, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped. Furthermore, Papankusha Ekadashi will be observed on October 02, 2025. On this occasion, a fast is also observed in honor of Lakshmi Narayan. Observing these fasts brings prosperity, health, and peace to life.
Auspicious Occasions and Religious Observances
In addition to Pitru Paksha and Navratri, several other religious events also take place during the month of Ashwin. During Pitru Paksha, rituals such as Tarpan, Pindadan, and Shraddha are performed for the ancestors. During Navratri, devotional songs, chanting (kirtan), and special prayers for the Goddess are offered in temples. Devotees participate in communal prayers, havan (fire rituals), and other religious ceremonies during this time.
