<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMahalaya Amavasya (also called Sarva Pitri Amavasya<\/strong>) is a significant day in Hindu tradition. It marks the last day<\/strong> of Pitri Paksha<\/strong>, the period when people remember and honor their ancestors. On this day, ancestors are believed to return to their realm (Pitru Loka).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mahalaya Amavasya<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<\/span>What is Tarpan? Know it’s Significant <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTarpan<\/strong> is a sacred ritual performed on Mahalaya Amavasya to honor ancestors. In this ritual, water mixed with black sesame seeds, barley, or rice is offered while chanting prayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is believed that through Tarpan, our ancestors receive peace and blessings, and in return, they shower prosperity, protection, and harmony on the family.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Join With Us<\/span>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/durgapujacountdn\" class=\"telegram-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/telegram.org\/img\/t_logo.png\" alt=\"Telegram\" class=\"telegram-logo\" \/>\n Join Now\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mahalaya_Amavasya_2025_Date_Time\"><\/span>Mahalaya Amavasya 2025: <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">Date, Time<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Event<\/th><th>Date & Time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Amavasya begins<\/td><td>September 21, 2025 \u2014 12:16 AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amavasya ends<\/td><td>September 22, 2025 \u2014 01:23 AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kutup Muhurat<\/td><td>11:50 AM to 12:38 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rohina Muhurat<\/td><td>12:38 PM to 01:27 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aparahna Kaal<\/td><td>01:27 PM to 03:53 PM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Mahalaya_Amavasya\"><\/span>Importance of Mahalaya Amavasya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is the <strong>final day<\/strong> to pay respects and perform rituals for ancestors in Pitru Paksha.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The belief is that sincere rites bring <strong>blessings, good health, and peace<\/strong> for the ancestors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After the final rituals, the ancestors depart to their world, marking a spiritual farewell.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/2025-durga-puja-date-complete-guide\/\">Durga Puja Date and Schedule – A Complete Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DURGA-PUJA-COUNTDOWN.webp\" alt=\"Durga Puja Countdown\" \/>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Rituals_Steps_for_this_Event\"><\/span>Common Rituals & Steps for this Event<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s what many families do on Mahalaya Amavasya:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Take a <strong>morning bath<\/strong> before starting rituals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Clean the home and the prayer room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Invite <strong>Brahmins<\/strong> (priests) to the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Women cook <strong>pure (sattvik) food<\/strong> for the Brahmins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Perform <strong>tarpan<\/strong> (offering water) with help of a priest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Serve food to the Brahmins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Give them <strong>clothes, shoes, dakshina<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Touch their feet to seek blessings and bid farewell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Don\u2019t accompany them outside – it is considered inauspicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Feed <strong>cows, dogs, crows<\/strong> using the food reserved for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. Only after all rituals, <strong>eat your own meal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. It\u2019s also good to help the needy (children, elderly) with food, clothing, or money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13. Many women worship the <strong>Peepal tree<\/strong>: pour water plus a little milk and sugar, light a ghee lamp under it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; max-width:300px; font-family:sans-serif; background:#f9f9f9;\">\n <h3 style=\"margin-top:0; color:#333;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%AF%EF%B8%8F_Mahalaya_Amavasya_2025\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd6f\ufe0f Mahalaya Amavasya 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n <p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Sept 21, 2025<\/p>\n <p><strong>Start (Amavasya):<\/strong> 12:16 AM<\/p>\n <p><strong>End (Amavasya):<\/strong> 01:23 AM next day<\/p>\n <p><strong>Main Rituals:<\/strong> Tarpan, feeding Brahmins & animals, offerings<\/p>\n <small style=\"color:#666;\">Last day of Pitru Paksha \u2014 a day to honor ancestors<\/small>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pro_Tips_for_this_Event\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">Pro Tips for this Event<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Purity matters<\/strong>: Use fresh, clean items (water, flowers, clothes). Avoid anything impure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Offer in abundance<\/strong>: Offer more than minimal – it shows deeper devotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mind your mindset<\/strong>: Focus on gratitude and love\u2014not just on rituals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sharing stories<\/strong>: Ask your elders about your family\u2019s ancestral stories. That deepens the connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Document memories<\/strong>: On this day, note names and dates of ancestors. Please keep it in a family record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safety & health<\/strong>: If elderly or ill, skip strenuous parts; do what you can with devotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eco-friendly<\/strong>: Use biodegradable plates, avoid plastic, and use natural colors\/flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1758342565981\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. <strong>Why feed animals in Mahalaya?<\/strong> <\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p> In traditional beliefs, ancestors are said to manifest as birds or animals. Feeding them is a symbolic respect.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1758342608366\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. What is the most important ritual of Mahalaya Amavasya?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The main ritual is <strong>tarpan<\/strong> (offering water and prayers to ancestors). Along with this, feeding Brahmins, animals, and helping the poor are considered very important.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1758342660410\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Can we eat non-vegetarian food on Mahalaya Amavasya?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. People usually avoid non-vegetarian and spicy food. 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