The Amavasya Tithi (new moon day) holds special significance in the Hindu calendar, especially when it falls during the sacred month of Sawan. Sawan Amavasya is considered auspicious for performing Pitru Tarpan (ancestral rites), making donations, bathing in holy waters, and worshipping Lord Shiva. This day is considered the most suitable time to express reverence to ancestors and seek their blessings. According to religious beliefs, specific rituals and prayers performed on this day can also eliminate sins accumulated over multiple lifetimes.
When is Sawan Amavasya 2025?
Sawan Amavasya falls on July 24, 2025. This date marks the Amavasya of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the month of Shravan, also known as Hariyali Amavasya. This day falls three days before Hariyali Teej every year.
Timings of Amavasya Tithi
Sawan Amavasya begins on July 24, 2025, at 2:28 AM and ends on July 25, at 12:40 AM. Performing Tarpan, bathing, making donations, and performing prayers at any time during this period is considered auspicious.
Auspicious Muhurat for Bathing and Donation
Bathing, donating, and praying in the morning hold special significance on this day. According to astrology, performing puja or Tarpan during these Muhurats is more fruitful.
- Shubh Muhurat: 5:38 AM to 7:20 AM
- Char Muhurat: 10:35 AM to 12:27 PM
- Labh Muhurat: 12:27 PM to 2:10 PM
Bathing, praying, and performing Tarpan during these times are considered highly beneficial.
Rare Conjunctions Forming This Time
Sawan Amavasya 2025 is witnessing the formation of several auspicious yogas (conjunctions), making it even more special.
- Guru Pushya Yoga: July 24, 4:43 PM to July 25, 5:49 AM
- Harshan Yoga: July 23, 12:34 PM to July 24, 9:51 AM
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: Throughout July 24
- Amrit Siddhi Yoga: July 24, 4:43 PM to July 25, 5:49 AM
Any religious activity performed during these yogas yields manifold benefits. The significance of donations, prayers, and virtuous deeds further increases during these yogas.
Which Acts are Considered Meritorious on Sawan Amavasya
Pitru Tarpan and Shraddha Rituals
On this day, there is a tradition of offering water (Tarpan), performing Shraddha rituals, and feeding Brahmins to honor the ancestors. It is believed that this pleases the ancestors and alleviates Pitru Dosha (ancestral curse). Many people take a holy dip in sacred rivers and perform Tarpan on this day.
Planting Trees and Worshiping the Peepal Tree
Planting a Peepal tree and worshiping it is considered auspicious on Sawan Amavasya. Offering water and lighting a lamp to the Peepal tree is believed to please the ancestors. It also brings the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Shiv Puja and Jalabhishek
Offering water, milk, and Bel leaves to the Shivling is considered extremely auspicious on this day. The month of Sawan is very dear to Lord Shiva, so performing Jalabhishek of the Shivling on Amavasya yields special benefits.
Donation of Food, Clothes, and Wealth
Donating food, clothes, sesame seeds, jaggery, rice, and Dakshina (offerings to priests) to the poor is highly meritorious on this day. It leads to increased happiness, prosperity, and the removal of all obstacles.
Fasting and Silent Meditation
Some devotees observe a fast and practice silent meditation on this day. This is considered a way to purify the soul and express respect for ancestors.
