August 23, 2025, will witness a rare alignment of Shani Amavasya in the month of Bhadrapada and a Black Moon. This is the last Shani Amavasya of the year. Performing Pitru Dosha Nivaran, Kaalsarp Dosh Shanti, and worshiping Lord Shani on this day brings happiness, prosperity, peace, and good fortune. Taking a holy dip and donating are also considered fruitful.
New Delhi: The Amavasya of Bhadrapada month falls on Saturday, August 23, 2025, which will be the last Shani Amavasya of this year. On the same day, the astronomical event of the Black Moon will also be visible in the sky. According to religious beliefs, performing Pitru Dosha Nivaran, Kaalsarp Dosh Shanti, and worshiping Lord Shani on this day brings happiness, prosperity, peace, and good fortune into life. Taking a holy dip and donating are also considered extremely auspicious.
Importance of Shani Amavasya
The importance of Shani Amavasya increases even more due to it falling on a Saturday. It is also called Shanishchari Amavasya. Special fruits are obtained by taking a holy dip, donating, and worshiping ancestors on this day. According to religious beliefs, virtuous deeds and donations made on Shani Amavasya increase happiness, prosperity, peace, and good fortune in life.
What is Black Moon?
The Black Moon is a rare astronomical event. Generally, there is only one Amavasya and one Purnima in a month. But when there are two Amavasyas in a month, the second Amavasya is called the Black Moon. On the day of Amavasya, the Moon, the Sun, and the Earth are located in a straight line. In this situation, the bright part of the Moon is not visible from the Earth. A Black Moon occurs once every 29 months, or when there are four Amavasyas in an astronomical season. It is considered the opposite of a Blue Moon.
Date and Time of Shani Amavasya
The Amavasya of Bhadrapada month will begin at 11:55 AM on August 22, 2025, and will last until 11:35 AM on August 23. According to the Panchang, Amavasya will be considered on Saturday, August 23. Being a Saturday, it will be called Shani Amavasya. Taking a holy dip and donating from sunrise on this day is considered particularly fruitful.
Opportunity for Pitru Dosha Nivaran
The day of Shani Amavasya is considered excellent for Pitru Dosha Nivaran. By performing Pind Daan, Shradh, and special worship on this day, the blessings of ancestors are obtained. According to religious scriptures, ancestors are pleased by reciting Stotras or Chalisa with devotion and maintain their blessings on the family. The actions performed during Pitru Dosha Nivaran bring happiness, peace, and good fortune in life.
Suitable Day for Kaalsarp Dosh Nivaran
Shani Amavasya is also considered extremely beneficial for Kaalsarp Dosh Nivaran. Performing Kaalsarp Dosh Puja on this day yields special results. Besides, being the day of Lord Shani, it is also helpful in pacifying Shani Dosh. Measures taken on this day prove beneficial in troubles related to Shani Dosh.
Worship Method and Meditation
On the day of Shani Amavasya, one should take a bath before sunrise before starting the worship. Clean the worship place, purify it with Gangajal, and establish the idols of Lord Shiva, Shani Dev, and ancestors. Offer lamps, incense, water, milk, and flowers in the worship. Reciting special mantras on this day is considered auspicious.
Religious and Spiritual Benefits
Fasting, donating, and worshiping on the day of Shani Amavasya provide mental peace. Along with this, one experiences positive changes in life, support of luck, and prosperity. The combination of Shani and Amavasya transmits spiritual energy to the devotees.
