- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:54 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Chollangi Amavasya 2025: The new moon day - Chollangi Amavasya is celebrated in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It typically falls on the new moon day in the month of January or February. On this day, devotees gather at the Chollangi village in East Godavari district to take a holy dip in the Godavari River. They believe that this ritual washes away their sins and brings good fortune. After the dip, devotees worship Lord Shiva and offer prayers to their ancestors. Thousands of pilgrims attend the festival, making it a grand spectacle. Chollangi Amavasya will be observed this year on 29th January 2025.
Chollangi Amavasya 2025: Date And Time
Amavasya Tithi Begins: 07:35 PM, 28th January 2025
Amavasya Tithi Ends: 06:05 PM, 29th January 2025
Chollangi Amavasya 2025: Significance
Chollangi Amavasya is a sacred festival observed on Paush Amavasya day, which falls on the no-moon day according to the traditional Hindu calendar followed in Andhra Pradesh. This auspicious day is celebrated in Chollangi, a village situated near Kakinada, on the banks of the Godavari River. Notably, Chollangi is the point where seven streams of the Godavari River merge with the Bay of Bengal.
During Chollangi Amavasya, thousands of devotees gather to take a holy dip in the river, seeking redemption from their sins. This sacred ritual is part of the Sapta Sagara Yatra, a pilgrimage to the seven mouths of the Godavari River. It is believed that on this day, ancestors bless their living relatives with peace, prosperity, and good health. Devotees also believe that taking a holy dip will fulfil their desires. As a result, Chollangi Amavasya has become a significant event, attracting thousands of pilgrims who seek spiritual enlightenment and blessings.
Chollangi Amavasya is a sacred day when devotees take a holy dip in the Godavari River, seeking sin redemption and ancestral blessings for peace and prosperity. (Image Source: Canva)
Chollangi Amavasya 2025: Rituals
Devotees actively participate in various rituals during Chollangi Amavasya. They begin by taking a holy dip in the Godavari River, believing that this sacred ritual will wash away their sins. After the dip, devotees worship Lord Shiva and offer prayers to their ancestors. They also perform Pitru Tarpana, a ritual where they offer food and water to their ancestors, seeking their blessings.
The devotees also perform other rituals, such as offering Naivedyam (food offerings) to the deities and performing special pujas (worship services) at the temples. Many devotees also participate in the Sapta Sagara Yatra, a pilgrimage to the seven mouths of the Godavari River. Throughout the day, devotees chant mantras, sing devotional songs, and engage in other spiritual activities, seeking spiritual enlightenment and blessings.
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