Pausha Amavasya is considered a highly sacred and spiritually rewarding date in Hinduism. This Amavasya falls in the month of Pausha and is especially known for sacred bathing, charity (daan), Pitru Tarpan, ancestral rituals (Shraddha), and inner purification. Religious acts performed on this day are believed to grant eternal merit (Akshaya Punya) and bring peace, prosperity, and harmony into life.
Pausha Amavasya 2025: Date and Muhurat
According to the Hindu Panchang, Pausha Amavasya is observed on the Amavasya (new moon) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Pausha. In 2025 Paush Amavasya will begin on 19 December 2025 at 4:59 AM and will end the next day on 20 December 2025 at 7:12 AM. This date holds great importance for attaining peace of the ancestors and their blessings.
Religious and Spiritual Significance of Pausha Amavasya
Pausha Amavasya is also known as Pitru Amavasya. It is believed that on this day, the souls of ancestors visit the earthly realm and are satisfied by the Tarpan and donations offered by their descendants.
On this auspicious day—
- Bathing in sacred rivers destroys sins
- Donation of sesame seeds, jaggery, blankets, food grains, and clothes brings great merit
- Pitru Dosha is alleviated
- Happiness and prosperity remain in the family
Bathing in holy rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Godavari, and Narmada is considered especially auspicious.
Importance of Sacred Bath and Charity on Pausha Amavasya
The merit gained from bathing and charity on Pausha Amavasya is believed to multiply thousands of times. During the winter season, donating warm clothes, blankets, and food is considered highly virtuous.
Major Items for Donation
- Black sesame seeds
- Jaggery and rice
- Blankets and warm clothes
- Ghee and sesame oil
- Food grains and fruits
Charity performed on this day helps remove poverty and fills life with positive energy.
Pausha Amavasya Puja Method
- Wake up during Brahma Muhurat and take a bath with sacred water
- Offer water (Arghya) to the Sun God
- Perform Tarpan for ancestors using sesame seeds and water
- Worship Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, or Pitru Devatas at home or in a temple
- Light a lamp and chant mantras
- Donate to the poor and Brahmins
Mantra Chanting:
Om Pitrudevaya Namah
Om Namah Shivaya
Importance of Pitru Tarpan on Pausha Amavasya
Performing Pitru Tarpan helps remove Pitru Dosha, financial difficulties, and obstacles related to progeny. For those having Pitru Dosha in their horoscope, Pausha Amavasya is considered especially beneficial.
What to Do and What Not to Do on Pausha Amavasya
What to Do
- Perform sacred bath, charity, and mantra chanting
- Offer Tarpan for the peace of ancestors
- Practice silence, meditation, and spiritual discipline
What Not to Do
- Avoid anger, quarrels, and negative thoughts
- Avoid consumption of meat and alcohol
- Avoid lies and impure conduct
Spiritual Benefits of Pausha Amavasya
Pious deeds performed on Pausha Amavasya—
- Provide mental peace
- Remove negative energies
- Bestow blessings of ancestors
- Enhance happiness, health, and success in life
Pausha Amavasya is not just a calendar date, but a sacred opportunity for self-purification, honoring ancestors, and earning spiritual merit. Bathing, charity, and Pitru Tarpan performed with devotion and discipline on this day guide life toward positivity and ensure the continuous blessings of the ancestors.