
Amavasya 2025: Dates, Significance, and Spiritual Practices for the New Moon Day
In Hinduism, the New Moon day, called Amavasya, is a significant occasion. It is dedicated to honoring ancestors and occurs every month. The dates for Amavasya are mentioned in the Daily Hindu Panchang.
There are several special Amavasya observances, such as Mauni Amavasya, Somvati Amavasya, Shanichari Amavasya, Kartik Amavasya, Mahalaya Amavasya (also known as Sarva Pitri Amavasya), Hariyali Amavasya, and Vat Amavasya.
While Amavasya is considered inauspicious for events like Griha Pravesh, Mundan, marriages, and engagements, it is seen as a good time for spiritual practices. Activities like taking a holy bath in the Ganga, performing hawan (fire rituals), feeding Brahmins, doing charity, and conducting rituals to honor ancestors, like Pitru Tarpan, Pitru Puja, and Pind Daan, are encouraged on this day.
Amavasya is linked to the Moon, which is in its waning phase at this time. This phase is considered less favorable for those with a poor Moon placement in their birth chart, which is why astrology often sees it as a less powerful day. To reduce the negative effects of the Moon, people can try remedies such as offering water to the Moon in the evening and paying respect to Lord Shiva, who is believed to protect against the Moon’s harmful effects.
On Amavasya, your mood, emotions, and energy levels might be affected, especially if the Moon is in a difficult position in your birth chart. You may feel low or uncomfortable on such days.
Here are the dates and times for Amavasya in 2025:
- Magha Amavasya: January 29, 2025
Begins: January 28, 07:35 PM
Ends: January 29, 06:05 PM - Phalguna Amavasya: February 27, 2025
Begins: February 27, 08:54 AM
Ends: February 28, 06:14 AM - Chaitra Amavasya: March 29, 2025
Begins: March 28, 07:55 PM
Ends: March 29, 04:27 PM - Vaishakha Amavasya: April 27, 2025
Begins: April 27, 04:49 AM
Ends: April 28, 01:00 AM - Jyeshtha Amavasya: May 26, 2025
Begins: May 26, 12:11 PM
Ends: May 27, 08:31 AM - Ashadha Amavasya: June 25, 2025
Begins: June 24, 06:59 PM
Ends: June 25, 04:00 PM - Shravana Amavasya: July 24, 2025
Begins: July 24, 02:28 AM
Ends: July 25, 12:40 AM - Bhadrapada Amavasya: August 22, 2025
Begins: August 22, 11:55 AM
Ends: August 23, 11:35 AM - Ashwina Amavasya: September 21, 2025
Begins: September 21, 12:16 AM
Ends: September 22, 01:23 AM - Kartik Amavasya: October 21, 2025
Begins: October 20, 03:44 PM
Ends: October 21, 05:54 PM - Margashirsha Amavasya: November 20, 2025
Begins: November 19, 09:43 AM
Ends: November 20, 12:16 PM - Pausha Amavasya: December 19, 2025
Begins: December 19, 04:59 AM
Ends: December 20, 07:12 AM