Every family is woven with invisible threads, connecting the living to those who came before them. This connection finds its most sacred expression on Sarva Pitru Amavasya, which literally translates to ‘new moon for all ancestors.’ The name itself reveals its power: the rituals performed on this day act like a divine safety net, reaching every soul in your lineage and ensuring that no one is forgotten.

In 2025, this sacred day arrives on September 21, opening a rare cosmic gateway for remembrance, closure, and blessings. It is believed that on this day, restless souls find peace, karmic debts are dissolved, and descendants receive strength in the form of prosperity, health, and emotional balance.

Why Sarva Pitru Amavasya Matters

Unlike other days of Pitru Paksha, where Shraddha is performed only for ancestors who passed on specific tithis (death dates), Sarva Pitru Amavasya is universal. Its significance extends to:

• Ancestors with unknown death dates: Families who do not know the lunar day of a relative’s passing can perform Shraddha on this universal day.

• Untimely deaths: This day is especially powerful for bringing peace to souls who left the world due to accidents or illness.

• Forgotten relatives: It offers remembrance for those whose rituals may have been neglected over time.

• Beyond blood relatives: Offerings can also be made for departed friends, teachers, or even beloved pets.

That is why it is also called Pitru Moksha Amavasya, the Amavasya that grants liberation to all ancestors. In Bengal, it is observed as Mahalaya Amavasya, marking both the descent of Goddess Durga and the beginning of Navratri festivities.

This year, Sarva Pitru Amavasya carries rare cosmic power. With retrograde Saturn conjunct retrograde Neptune in Pisces, the natural 12th house of moksha ruled by Jupiter, Rahu in Aquarius (Saturn’s sign), Ketu in Leo (Sun, karaka of soul), and the approaching Solar Eclipse, this day opens a once-in-a-lifetime gateway. It is a window to dissolve ancestral debts, bring peace to restless souls, and guide families toward healing and liberation.

Date and Timings for 2025

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, the most sacred windows for Shraddha and Tarpan are:

Kutup Muhurat: 11:41 am – 12:30 pm

Rohina Muhurat: 12:30 pm – 1:18 pm

Aparahna Kaal: 1:18 pm – 3:44 pm

The Amavasya Tithi begins at 12:16 am (Sept. 21) and ends at 1:23 am (Sept. 22). These periods are believed to act like open doorways when offerings and prayers travel directly to the ancestral realm.

Essential Rituals for Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2025

Think of this day as a sacred exchange: you offer food, water, light, and love, and in return, your ancestors bless your lineage with protection and peace.

Shraddha and Tarpan: Prepare sattvik food (without onion, garlic, or tamasic items). Perform Tarpan with water, sesame seeds, and barley, invoking ancestors by name. Conclude with Pinddaan, symbolic rice balls offered as nourishment for their souls.

Feeding the Crows: Considered messengers of the ancestral world, crows are offered food. If they eat, it is taken as a sign that the offering has been accepted.

Worship of the Peepal Tree: Circumambulate the tree, pour water at its roots, and light a mustard oil diya. The Peepal is seen as a living bridge to the ancestors.

Charity and Feeding: Donate food, clothes, or money. Feed cows, dogs, and even ants. Acts of charity are believed to multiply the blessings of Shraddha rituals.

Mantras for Peace and Blessings

Alongside rituals, chanting sacred mantras adds focus and purity to your intent. On this day, two are especially powerful:

Gayatri Mantra: For clarity and upliftment.

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra: For ancestral peace and release.

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What You Must Avoid on Sarva Pitru Amavasya

Purity of body, mind, and intent matters most. To honour your ancestors fully:

• Avoid tamasic foods and arguments at home.

• Do not disrespect elders or mentors, as this displeases Jupiter (Guru).

• Do not cut nails, shave, or indulge in luxury on this day. Keep the body and mind disciplined.

• Don’t play loud music, consume alcohol, argue, or treat the day like an obligation.

The Spiritual Meaning of Sarva Pitru Amavasya

On the surface, the rituals may seem simple: cooking food, offering water, or lighting a diya. But symbolically:

• Water represents continuity: The unbroken flow of life through generations.

• Food represents nourishment: The eternal bond of giving and receiving.

• Light represents guidance: Showing the soul its path across realms.

By offering these, we affirm that our story did not begin with us. Our roots run deep, and by honouring them, we give strength to future generations. In remembering, we also heal, carrying forward their unfinished prayers.

Why This Year’s Sarva Pitru Amavasya is Extra Special

This year’s Sarva Pitru Amavasya falls on a Sunday, the day of the Sun, karaka of the soul and father figures. Performing Shraddha on this day amplifies blessings, restores vitality, and strengthens family bonds. It is also the last day of Pitru Paksha 2025, which began on September 7. For fifteen days, Shraddha rituals were performed. But this final Amavasya is the grand culmination, a universal offering that gathers all missed prayers and delivers them with special potency.

Transforming Karma Through Ancestors

Many believe unresolved karmas of ancestors appear as Pitru Dosha in a family, causing struggles or emotional heaviness. Sarva Pitru Amavasya is a reset button. It is the chance to ask forgiveness, release debts, and invite grace into your home. Even if you cannot perform elaborate rituals, a simple act done with sincerity carries immense power.

Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2025 is not a day to take lightly. It is a cosmic chance to reconcile with the past, heal ancestral debts, and invite blessings into your present life. When you honour those who came before, you also honour yourself and the generations yet to come.

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