Ashadh Amavasya, the no-moon day in the Hindu month of Ashadha, is not just a dark lunar phase. It’s something more; it’s a once-in-a-year cosmic reset button when the worlds of the living and the departed get a little thinner, the air gets a little thick with tradition, and energy flows differently. Hindu tradition highlights Ashadh Amavasya as a time to pause, honour our ancestral spirits (Pitru Devtas), and invite a quiet wave of spiritual cleansing.

Ashadh Amavasya is considered a very sacred day for performing rituals like tarpan and pind daan, which are believed to bring peace to ancestors and prosperity to the ones living. So, if you are wondering, when is Ashadh Amavasya, what rituals should you perform and why should you observe the day, hang on, we got you covered.

Ashadh Amavasya 2025 date and timings.

In 2025, Ashadh Amavasya will be observed on June 25, which is a Wednesday. The tithi will begin at 6:59 pm on June 24 and will end at 4 pm on June 25. Also note the following muhurats, in Astro-terms: these are prime times for intentions, rituals, and prayers to actually land where they need to.

*Snan-Daan M]muhurat: On June 25, from 4:05 am to 4:45 am

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: On June 25, from 5:25 am to 10:40 am*

What is the significance of Ashadh Amavasya?

Basically, Ashadh Amavasya is a kind of ancestral therapy, full old-school style. Across most of India, Amavasya (the new moon) holds a lot of spiritual weight. But Ashadh Amavasya, which falls at the peak of summer’s end and the beginning of monsoon, has some extra glimmer. It is deeply rooted in the ancestral traditions. It is a day when our ancestors are believed to be especially attentive. According to traditional texts, performing rituals like tarpan and pind daan on this day is known to bring peace to the souls of your departed ancestors, clear out Pitru Dosh (a kind of karmic debt related to one’s ancestors), and invite prosperity into your home.

Rituals to Perform on Ashadh Amavasya

Ashadh Amavasya is all about aligning your energy aesthetic with ancestral gratitude and good karma points. Following these rituals is said to please one’s ancestors and restore peace in personal and family life. Here is what you should do:

Snan: A ritual, pre-dawn bath in a sacred river or at home with Ganga jal is believed to purify karmic baggage and bring you peace.

Tarpan: Offering water with black sesame seeds to your ancestors while chanting their names.

Pind Daan: It refers to offering rice balls or cooked food symbolically to your ancestors.

Daan: You should distribute food, money or clothes to the needy, especially Brahmins or cows, dogs, and crows.

Pitru Stotra/Chalisa Recitation: Chanting these mantras is like vibrational spring-cleaning. It helps to release trapped ancestral energy and reduces Pitru Dosh.

Feeding Animals: Offering food to crows, cows, and stray dogs on Ashadh Amavasya is believed to reach the ancestors.

Dos and don’ts on Ashadh Amavasya

To maintain the sacredness of this day and ensure your rituals are effective, avoid the following:

Avoid:

•Alcohol, non-veg, or tamasic food. It is not the day to test your spice tolerance with a bowl of mutton biryani.

•Avoid buying a broom. We agree that it sounds random, but astrologically, it is said to sweep in negative vibes.

•Don’t get a haircut or clip your nails. Just trust the tradition on this one.

•Steer clear of drama. Don’t initiate or get involved in fights, don’t hold grudges and just don’t gossip. Peace is the ultimate flex on Ashadh Amavasya.

Recommended:

•You should try to maintain a peaceful and meditative state of mind

•You should practice silence and introspection

•Focus on gratitude toward your ancestors

Benefits of observing Ashadh Amavasya

Participating in Ashadh Amavasya rituals is believed to bring both spiritual and worldly benefits. Here are a few:

•It helps liberate restless ancestral souls and helps you gain their blessings

•It works wonders in easing inherited karmic patterns and helps resolve family issues

•It is known to bring abundance and helps to remove obstacles to income

•Reduces generational tensions and emotional blockages

•Clears negativity and enhances harmony in your household

Why you should not skip Ashadh Amavasya 2025

Ashadh Amavasya’s spiritual weight comes from its timing. It is a new moon in Ashadha month, a phase ruled by Saturn, the planet of karma and justice, and Saturn doesn’t play around. Combine that with ancestral energy? That is pure magic. Think of it as an emotional audit from the universe. If you have been feeling stuck lately, or it seems like something is off in your life, Ashadh Amavasya might just be the remedy you didn’t know you needed.

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