Kartik Amavasya, falling on october 20-21, 2025, marks one of the most sacred new moon days in the Hindu calendar. Coming right after the vibrant diwali festivities, this day focuses on spiritual purification, thanksgiving, and honoring ancestors. Here’s all you need to know about its significance, timings, and rituals.

1. 📅 When Is Kartik Amavasya 2025?

· Celebrated on October 20-21, 2025, Kartik Amavasya is observed on the no-moon day (new moon) of the Kartik month.

· The Shubh Muhurat (auspicious time) for performing the puja and rituals usually falls in the evening hours; it’s best to check local Panchang timings.

2. 🌟 Why Is Kartik Amavasya Important?

· Considered the most auspicious Amavasya of the year, it is dedicated to spiritual cleansing, charity, and ancestor worship.

· The day is believed to remove accumulated negative energies and help devotees progress on the path of righteousness and peace.

· Performing rituals on this day pleases Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and the ancestors (Pitrs), bringing blessings and prosperity.

3. 🛁 Snan (Holy Bath): The Purification Ritual

· Taking a holy bath on Kartik Amavasya is said to cleanse sins and impurities.

· Traditionally, devotees bathe in sacred rivers or water bodies early in the morning. If not possible, a bath at home with water mixed with turmeric, sandalwood, and flowers is recommended.

· This ritual helps prepare the mind and body for the puja and offerings.

4. 🎁 Daan (Charity): Sharing to Multiply Blessings

· Kartik Amavasya is an ideal day to perform daan (charity), believed to bring immense spiritual merit.

· Common offerings include food, clothes, money, and essentials to the needy, Brahmins, or temples.

· Donating on this day is said to uplift the soul and aid the departed ancestors.

5. 🙏 Tarpan: Paying Homage to Ancestors

· Performing tarpan (water offering) honors departed souls, seeking their blessings and peace.

· Using water mixed with sesame seeds and black til, devotees offer prayers near rivers or home altars.

· This act strengthens the family’s spiritual lineage and brings peace to both the living and the departed.

6. 🕯️ Puja Rituals: How to Celebrate Kartik Amavasya

· Set up a clean altar with images or idols of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and ancestors.

· Light diyas (oil lamps) and incense sticks to invite positive energy.

· Chant mantras or recite the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra and other relevant prayers.

· Offer fruits, sweets, and flowers during the puja.

7. 🌿 Final Tips for Kartik Amavasya

· Maintain purity of mind and body throughout the day.

· Avoid non-vegetarian food and alcohol.

· Spend time in meditation or spiritual reading to deepen the experience.

Kartik Amavasya 2025 is a perfect opportunity to cleanse your soul, give back to society, and honor your ancestors. Embrace this sacred day with devotion, and let its blessings illuminate your life.

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