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Mahalaya Amavasya 2025 holds deep spiritual significance in Hinduism as it marks a day dedicated to honouring and remembering departed ancestors. Observed during the dark fortnight of the Ashwin month, it’s believed that the spirits of forefathers visit their families on this day. Devotees perform pind daan and offer water, food, and prayers to help their ancestors find peace and liberation from suffering. It is a time to express gratitude for the blessings received from those who came before us. This year, Mahalaya Amavasya will be observed on 21st September 2025.

On this day, devotees must perform certain remedies to seek the blessings of ancestors and to escape misfortune.

Mahalaya Amavasya 2025: 5 Remedies To Seek Blessings Of Ancestors On This No Moon Day

1. Offer water and sesame seeds to ancestors: On Mahalaya Amavasya, offering water mixed with black sesame seeds to your ancestors is considered highly beneficial. This simple ritual is believed to help in cleansing past karmic burdens and bringing peace to departed souls. Perform this ritual with sincerity, remembering your loved ones and expressing gratitude.

2. Perform pind daan with devotion: Pind daan is a sacred ritual where rice balls mixed with sesame seeds, ghee, and honey are offered to ancestors. Doing this on Mahalaya Amavasya helps in liberating them from suffering and ensures their spiritual progress. Approach the ritual with love and mindfulness, focusing on the intent rather than perfection.

3. Donate food and essentials to the needy: Charity plays an essential role on Mahalaya Amavasya. Offering food, clothes, or other necessities to the poor is believed to please your ancestors and bring blessings to your family. Acts of kindness reflect compassion, and by helping those in need, you honour your forefathers’ memories.

4. Light a lamp in front of ancestors’ photographs: Lighting a lamp with ghee or sesame oil near your ancestors’ photographs is a beautiful way to express respect and gratitude. The flame symbolises hope, remembrance, and spiritual connection. On Mahalaya Amavasya, sit quietly, meditate, and offer heartfelt prayers for their peace and blessings.

5. Chant mantras and recite scriptures: Reciting sacred mantras like “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” or reading portions from scriptures such as the Garuda Purana or Vishnu Sahasranama invites spiritual protection and blessings. On Mahalaya Amavasya, spending time in prayer and reflection strengthens your bond with ancestors.


(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)