Shani Amavasya falls on August 23, 2025, coinciding with Bhadrapada Amavasya. Certain mistakes should be avoided on this day. Sleeping late, cutting nails or hair, consuming intoxicants or tamasic food, and troubling the poor or animals are considered inauspicious. Performing the right remedies can bring the blessings of Shani and offer relief from afflictions.
Shani Amavasya 2025: Shani Amavasya is on August 23, 2025, during Bhadrapada Amavasya, with the auspicious period lasting from August 22 at 11:55 AM to August 23 at 11:35 AM. This day is considered special for liberation from Shanichari Dosha, Sade Sati, and Dhaiya. Activities such as sleeping late, cutting nails or hair, consuming intoxicants, troubling the poor or animals, and eating non-vegetarian or tamasic food are prohibited. Performing correct actions and engaging in charity can please Shani and reduce afflictions in life.
Relief from Shani Dosha and Sade Sati
Shani Amavasya is especially regarded as an auspicious opportunity to gain relief from the effects of Shani Dosha, Sade Sati, and Dhaiya. This day is significant for those seeking stability, success, and mental peace in their lives. As the moon is invisible on Amavasya, negative energy is believed to be active. Therefore, it is considered essential to exercise special caution on the night of Shani Amavasya.
Mistakes to Avoid on Shani Amavasya
Certain activities should be strictly avoided on Shani Amavasya. The first caution is that sleeping late is inauspicious. Cutting nails or hair can also turn good fortune into misfortune. Furthermore, if the poor, laborers, needy, dogs, and crows come to your door on Amavasya, they should not be turned away. Such acts of help please Shani Dev, and his special blessings bring stability to life.
Buying salt, oil, and iron items on Shani Amavasya is considered inauspicious, as it may increase the possibility of financial loss. Additionally, one should avoid visiting cremation grounds, cemeteries, or deserted places on the night of Amavasya. Negative forces are believed to be more active on the night of Amavasya, and visiting such places can lead to unfortunate events in life.
Caution in Diet and Behavior
The consumption of intoxicants, non-vegetarian food, and tamasic food is prohibited on Shani Amavasya. Doing so may displease the ancestors and Shani Dev. On this day, one should not cause sadness to anyone, whether physically or mentally. Cutting or pruning trees can also lead to Pitru Dosha (ancestral affliction). Therefore, it is essential to exercise special caution in behavior and actions on this day.
Date and Time of Shani Amavasya 2025
Bhadrapada Amavasya 2025 begins on Friday, August 22, at 11:55 AM. This Amavasya will last until 11:35 AM on Saturday, August 23. During this two-day period, Shraddha and traditional rituals are performed on the first day, while special prayers and remedies are carried out on the second day.
What to Do on Amavasya
By performing special prayers, remedies, and exercising caution on Shani Amavasya, the effects of Shani Dosha and negative influences can be reduced. Cleaning the house, lighting lamps, donating, and helping the needy are considered auspicious on Amavasya. Serving the poor, the elderly, laborers, and animals pleases Shani Dev. Additionally, maintaining a peaceful environment at home and in the workplace is essential to ensure a continuous flow of positive energy.
