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Amavasya Tithi
Amavasya is a lunar tithi of the Hindu panchang. Below are the ruling deity, vrat, religious significance and what to do or avoid on Amavasya tithi in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha.
Krishna Paksha
Ruling deity
Pitru Dev / Lord Shiva
Vrat / festival
Amavasya Vrat, Pitru Tarpan, Darsha Amavasya
Significance
Amavasya is the tithi of the ancestors. Performing Pitru Tarpan and Shraddha on this day brings peace to the souls of departed ancestors, and their blessings continue to protect the family.
What to do
Pitru Tarpan, bathing in holy rivers, Shraddha, charity, Shiva worship
What to avoid
Beginning auspicious activities, weddings, housewarming ceremonies, non-vegetarian food
Worship mantra
ॐ पितृभ्यः स्वधायिभ्यः स्वधा नमः
⚠️ This information is based on traditional panchang calculations and is meant as general guidance. For important ceremonies such as marriage or Griha Pravesh, please confirm the muhurat with a qualified pandit or acharya. Timings can shift slightly by city as sunrise and sunset differ.