Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Sarva Pitru Amavasya: Date, Rituals and Significance
Sarva Pitru Amavasya is a day to remember and honor all your ancestors.
It falls on the last day of Pitru Paksha, a special time to remember those who have passed away.
This day offers a final chance to show respect to your ancestors.
People perform Shraddh rituals and offer Tarpan, which involves offering water, black sesame seeds, and white flowers.
This helps to bless the departed souls.
It's a day to seek blessings and offer prayers for the well-being of your ancestors.
The rituals are typically performed in a clean space, possibly near a river, with the guidance of tradition.
Sarva Pitru Amavasya is the final day of Pitru Paksha.
It is also known as Mahalaya or Sarv Moksha Amavasya.
Shraddh rituals are performed on this day for all ancestors.
The Amavasya tithi begins on the night of September 20th and ends the night of September 21st.
The day coincides with the auspicious Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga.
- Who
- Those seeking blessings for ancestors
- What
- Sarva Pitru Amavasya rituals
- When
- September 21, 2025
- Where
- Ideally near a holy river
- Why
- To honor all ancestors, especially those without a known death date
Hinduism
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Observance
Hinduism
Sarva Pitru Amavasya is a time of remembrance, honor, and prayer towards ancestors for spiritual well-being.
Not applicable
N/A
- Observance
- Sarva Pitru Amavasya
- Also Known As
- Mahalaya or Sarv Moksha Amavasya
- Significance
- Final day of Pitru Paksha, honoring ancestors
- Date
- September 21, 2025
- Tithi Start
- September 20, 2025, 12:17 AM
- Tithi End
- September 21, 2025, 1:24 AM
- Auspicious Yoga
- Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga
Sources
Why Auspicious Activities Are Avoided During Pitru Paksha 2025: The Spiritual Belief Behind the Tradition