Mumbai: Falgun Amavasya is considered highly significant from a religious perspective and will be observed this year on February 27, 2025. On this day, taking a holy bath and donating to the needy hold immense importance. It is believed that performing these acts brings spiritual merit and eternal blessings. Additionally, performing rituals such as Pitru Tarpan (offering water to ancestors) and Pind Daan (offering food to ancestors) is recommended. According to Hindu beliefs, these acts help ancestors attain liberation (moksha), and in return, they bless their descendants with prosperity and well-being.

As per traditional beliefs, ancestors visit the earthly realm on Amavasya and shower their blessings upon their family members. Therefore, if you want to honour and appease your ancestors, observing the prescribed rituals on Falgun Amavasya is considered auspicious.

Auspicious Timings for Falgun Amavasya 2025

• Start of Amavasya Tithi: February 27, 2025, at 8:08 AM
• End of Amavasya Tithi: February 28, 2025, at 6:14 AM
• Brahma muhurat: February 27, from 5:09 AM to 5:58 AM
• Abhijit muhurat: February 27, from 12:11 PM to 12:57 PM

During these two auspicious periods, one can perform sacred baths and charitable activities for maximum spiritual benefits.

Rituals to Follow on Falgun Amavasya

• Recite Pitru Chalisa, Pitru Stotra, and Pitru Kavach: It is believed that chanting these prayers helps in removing Pitru Dosha (ancestral afflictions).
• Perform shraddh, tarpan, and pind daan: Conducting these rituals for ancestors grants peace to their souls and ensures their blessings.
• Donate to the Needy: Offering food, clothes, or money to the underprivileged on this day is believed to make ancestors happy.
• Feed Cows, Crows, Ants, and Dogs: Providing food to these beings is said to bring prosperity and divine blessings.
• Light an Oil Lamp in the Southern Direction After Sunset: Lighting a lamp with sesame oil outside the house is believed to please ancestors and remove negativity.

Symptoms of Pitru Dosha

Pitru Dosha is believed to cause various difficulties in a person’s life, including:

• Obstacles in family progress and prosperity
• Frequent disputes and disturbances in the household
• Delays or issues in marriage and childbirth
• Fear of disgrace or dishonour in society
• Lack of recognition and respect in the community
• Children developing negative behavioural tendencies
• Stagnation or losses in business
• Existing projects or work facing sudden hindrances

Observing Falgun Amavasya rituals with sincerity is believed to help alleviate these problems and bring harmony, success, and prosperity to the family.

By following these practices on Falgun Amavasya 2025, devotees can seek ancestral blessings and remove obstacles in their lives.

(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not independently verify the religious significance of these rituals.)