Ashwin Amavasya – Date, Significance, Fast And Puja Vidhi

Ashwin Amavasya is the Amavasya date of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month as per Hindu calendar. This date is very important from religious point of view. Especially, this day is considered best for Pitra Tarpan, Shradh and charity. The importance of Ashwin Amavasya also increases because it comes at the end of Pitra Paksha, which is also known as Sarvapitre Amavasya. On this day, devotees take bath, donate, fast and perform tarpan for ancestors. It is believed that the ancestors are pleased with the tarpan done on this day and provide happiness, prosperity and blessings to their children.

Works to be done on Ashwin Amavasya

• Special importance of bathing in the morning and in a holy river or pilgrimage place
• Tarpan and Shraddha for ancestors
• Giving food, clothes and donations to the needy
• Worshiping Lord Vishnu and ancestors by observing fasts

Importance

According to religious beliefs, the tarpan and donations done on the day of Ashwin Amavasya satisfies the ancestors. This day is considered to be the end of Pitru Paksha, hence this Amavasya holds special importance for wishing peace and salvation to ancestors.