- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:58 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Magha Shradh 2025 is an important ritual in the remembrance of ancestors, done during Pitru Paksha when Magha Nakshatra is present during Aparahna Kala. It usually occurs on the Amavasya of Magha month. When Magha Nakshatra dominates Aparahna Kala for two consecutive days, the day when it lasts longer is taken into account. When it happens during Trayodashi tithi, it's called Magha Trayodashi Shradh. Magha shradh, month or Nakshatra is sacred for Pitru Tarpan, Snan, Daan and Yagna, and tasks performed during this month liberates the souls of the ancestors. This year, Magha Shradh falls on 19th September 2025, Friday.
Magha Shradh 2025: Date And Time
- Magha Shradh 2025 Date: 19th September 2025, Friday
- Magha Nakshatra Begins: 07:05 AM, 19th September 2025
- Magha Nakshatra Ends: 08:05 AM, 20th September 2025
Magha Shradh 2025: Shradh Timings
- Kutup Muhurat: 11:52 AM to 12:40 PM
- Rohina Muhurat: 12:40 PM to 01:29 PM
- Aparahna Kaal: 01:29 PM to 03:54 PM
Magha Shradh 2025: Significance
Magha Shradh, which occurs during Pitru Paksha when the Magha Nakshatra is present is an important day to remember departed ancestors or 'Pitrs.' According to the Hindu customs, doing Tarpan rituals on this day pleases the ancestor's soul and brings favourable results. These rituals are believed to aid the souls of forefathers in finding liberation and peace.
Devotees offer Pinda daan and Tarpan to please their ancestors, who then give them blessings. The Matsya Purana talks about this ritual and its relevance in Hinduism. By honouring their ancestors, devotees hope to ensure their peace and prosperity and seek their blessings for the future.
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Magha Shradh is performed when the Magha Nakshatra prevails during the Aparahna Kaal in Pitru Paksha. (Image Source: Gemini AI)
Magha Shradh 2025: Rituals
Devotees get up early on Magha Shradh day to perform the rituals. The male head of the family performs Shraddha rituals such as tarpan and worships their 'Ishta Deva'. This is followed by Pinda Daan, wherein a pinda is prepared using rice, ghee, cow milk, honey, and sugar, and offered to ancestors with love and reverence. This ritual is essential in satisfying the departed souls.
Tarpan is another vital ritual, in which water along with Kusha grass and black sesame seeds, is offered to the ancestors. This appeases them a lot, and they are said to shower their blessings upon their descendants. Once the puja rituals are completed, food is offered to Brahmins, who are considered a link to ancestors. Food consumed by them is said to reach the deceased members of the family.
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The ladies prepare 'Saatvik' food and present it to Brahmins, with a gift of 'Dakshina' in the form of garments and coins. Cows, dogs, and crows are also fed as part of the ritual. Feeding animals and Brahmins is sacred and is said to bring prosperity and peace to the family. Through these rituals, the devotees intend to pay respects to their ancestors and provide for their well-being in the next world.
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