Mahalaya Amavasya is considered very special for performing the tarpan and shraddha of the ancestors. Mahalaya Amavasya is also known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya. This year Mahalaya Amavasya is on Wednesday, October 2. Mahalaya Amavasya falling on Pitru Paksha is also known to get rid of Pitra Dosh. Performing the shraddha of the ancestors on Mahalaya Amavasya not only liberates their souls but also increases the virtuous actions of the person performing the tarpan. Here you will find everything you need to know about Mahalaya Amavasya, from date to meaning.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2024: Date and Muhurat
According to the Hindu calendar, Mahalaya Amavasya marks the beginning of Navratri and the end of Pitru Paksha. According to the Vedic calendar, it marks the beginning of Navratri and the end of Pitru Paksha. The Amavasya date of the Ashwin month will begin on October 1, 2024 at 09:38 pm. In turn, this date will end on October 2 at 12:19 pm, that is, it will begin on October 3. In such a situation, according to the date of sunrise, Mahalaya Amavasya will be celebrated on 2nd October.
Aparahna Kaal: 13:26 – 15:48
Qutb Muhurat: 11:52 am – 12:39 pm
Rohina Muhurat: 12:39 – 13:26
Mahalaya Amavasya 2024: Importance
The Amavasya falling on Pitru Paksha is also known as Mahalaya Amavasya, Sarvapitre Amavasya and Visarjani Amavasya. On Pitru Paksha, prayers are offered for the salvation of the souls of the ancestors by performing Tarpan and Shraddha Karma. Some people perform Tarpan for all their ancestors on Mahalaya Amavasya. To get free from Pitru Dosha, it is also very important to perform Shraddha of the ancestors in Mahalaya Amavasya. By removing Pitru Dosha, there is progress, happiness and prosperity in life.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2024: Puja Method
In Mahalaya Amavasya, get up early in the morning and take bath. After this, offer water to the ancestors in the south direction. After this, prepare satvika food at home and take it out in the name of ancestors and keep it in south direction. After this, feed the Brahmins, the poor, the cows, the dogs and also the crows. This gives peace to the souls of the ancestors. Also, at night turn on a lamp in the south direction.
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