Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Margashirsha Amavasya 2025: Auspicious Date, Timings, and Rituals
Margashirsha Amavasya is a special day in the Hindu calendar, happening during the month of Margashirsha, which is considered very important.
On this day, people take a sacred bath in holy rivers to wash away sins.
They also worship Lord Shiva and pay respects to their ancestors through special rituals.
It's also a good time to give donations, like food or clothes, to help others.
This day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the moon god (Chandra Dev), and ancestors.
Special prayers and mantras are chanted to seek blessings and fulfillment of wishes.
The Amavasya officially starts on November 19th but is mostly observed on November 20th, 2025.
Margashirsha Amavasya in 2025 falls on November 20th, following the Vedic calendar.
The Amavasya tithi begins on November 19th at 9:43 AM and concludes on November 20th at 12:16 PM.
The day is significant for holy dips in sacred rivers, worship of Lord Shiva, and performing Shraddha, Tarpan, and Pind Daan for ancestors.
It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Chandra Dev (the Moon God), and ancestors.
Charity, such as donating food and clothing, is considered highly auspicious on this day.
- Who
- Devotees in Hinduism
- What
- Observance of Margashirsha Amavasya, a significant day for rituals like holy dips, worship, ancestor rites, and charity.
- When
- The Amavasya tithi begins on November 19, 2025, at 9:43 AM and ends on November 20, 2025, at 12:16 PM, with the day observed on November 20th.
- Where
- Holy rivers like Ganga and Yamuna, or at home by adding Ganga jal to bathing water.
- Why
- To gain spiritual merit, cleanse sins, honor ancestors, and receive blessings from Lord Vishnu, Chandra Dev, and Lord Shiva.
Observation Date
Observed Date
Margashirsha Amavasya
Observation Date
Margashirsha Amavasya begins on November 19th at 9:43 AM.
Observed Date
Margashirsha Amavasya will be observed on November 20th, as it ends the next day.
- Vrat Name
- Margashirsha Amavasya
- Start Date
- November 19, 2025, 9:43 AM
- End Date
- November 20, 2025, 12:16 PM
- Observed Date
- November 20, 2025
- Deities Worshipped
- Lord Vishnu, Chandra Dev, ancestors, Lord Shiva
- Significance
- Holy dip, worship of Lord Shiva, Shraddha, Tarpan, Pind Daan, charity
