By Simran Sukhnani
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Ashwina Amavasya falls in the Krishna Paksha of the Ashwina month as per Hindu Panchang. This is also known as the last day of Shradh Karma. Even the ritual of Tarpan comes to an end on this day. Ashwina Amavasya is popularly known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya or Mahalaya Amavasya. Additionally, it also goes by the name of Pitra Visarjani Amavasya. This day holds great importance and significance as performing the Pitru rituals today can help our ancestors attain liberation and peace. Ashwina Amavasya Muhurat Devotees will observe Ashwina Amavasya September 21, 2025. It is an important day for Pitru Pujan. Today, we perform Pitra Pujan for all our ancestors. The Anushthan that is carried out on this day is said to appease all the ancestors. This is precisely the reason why it is also called Sarva Pitru Amavasya or Mahalaya Amavasya. Amavasya Tithi Begins at 00:18:46 on September 21, 2025 Amavasya Tithi Ends at 01:25:29 on September 22, 2025 Read More: Shubho Mahalaya 2025: Happy Mahalaya Wishes, Messages, Quotes & Greetings To Celebrate Durga Puja Mahalaya Ashwina Amavasya Vrat and Puja Vidhi Pitru Pujan on this day holds great significance as all the rituals related to Shradh Paksha come to a conclusion on this day. Here are the rituals performed on this auspicious occasion:Take a bath in a pond, sacred river or a lake if that is possible around you. Offer Argh to Surya Devta (Sun God) and sacrifice to your ancestors.Light a Diya in the evening and place it at the main entrance. Keep Poori and other sweet stuff also alongside the Diya. This is done so that the ancestors do not go empty stomach and the Diya shows them the way to the Pitru Lok.If you are someone who is unsure of the exact date of when to perform Shradh for the ancestors, you can observe it on Ashwina Amavasya.If you haven’t been able to offer obligations like Pitru Tarpan during the entire Shradh Paksha then you can complete it on Ashwina Amavasya.This day is also considered to be an ideal one to feed the needy or the Brahmins in an attempt to make your ancestors attain peace. Read More: Mahalaya 2025: When and Where to Listen to the Mahalaya Mahishasurmardini Recital Live
