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Mahalaya Amavasya

  • 15 February 2023

  • by SmartPuja Desk
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Mahalaya Amavasya, also known as Pitru Moksha Amavasya, Pitru Amavasya or Sarvapitri Amavasya, is a traditional day in the Hindu calendar. The tradition is dedicated to our ancestors or pitrs. On this day, all the family members offer to their previous generations to express gratitude and thank them for all the life they have given us.

According to the Amavasyant calendar followed in South India, Pitru Amavasya is observed in the Bhadrapada month on New Moon Day (Amavasya). But, North Indians follow the Purnimant calendar, and according to it, Mahalaya Amavasya is observed in Ashwin; during September-October according to the Georgian calendar.

If you’re wondering how Mahalaya Amavasya relates to Sharadh, it is the last day of the 16-day Shradh ritual period. It is considered the most auspicious day, and family members can perform the deceased person’s shradh on Amavasya irrespective of the Hindu Calendar tithi. 

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    Table of Contents

    • What Is Mahalaya Amavasya?
    • Timings For Mahalaya Amavasya 2023
    • Mahalaya Amavasya Festival Dates In The Upcoming Years
    • Significance of Mahalaya Amavasya
    • What Is The Mythological Story Behind Mahalaya Amavasya?
    • Benefits of Observing Mahalaya Amavasya
    • Rituals In Mahalaya Amavasya
    • Do’s and Dont in Mahalaya Amavasya
    • Amavasya Tarpanam by SmartPuja
    • FAQs Related To Mahalaya Amavasya

    What Is Mahalaya Amavasya?

    Mahalaya Amavasya is observed on the 15th Day of Sharadh; the new moon day called Mahalaya Paksha. Hindu beliefs believe it is the most important fortnight to assuage our ancestors. Also known as Pitru Paksha Amavasya or Sarvapitri Amavasya, it is a perfect day to offer ancestral rituals (Tarpanam) to the deceased family members.

    If a family member is missing out on the death date of their ancestors, then they can perform their shradh rituals or pind daan on Mahalaya Amavasya. It will further ensure that the ancestors are satisfied and will bless members for the family’s peace and luxury. 

    There are many complex beliefs and legends related to Mahalaya Amavasya. Still, the overall idea behind it is to ensure moksha to ancestors in the realm of Heaven and Home.

    Timings For Mahalaya Amavasya 2023

    Sunrise October 14, 2023 6:27 AM
    SunsetOctober 14, 2023 5:58 PM
    Aparahana KaalOctober 14, 1:22 PM – October 14, 3:40 PM
    Rohina MuhratOctober 14, 12:36 PM – October 14, 1:22 PM
    Kutup MuhuratOctober 14, 11:49 AM – October 14, 12:36 PM
    Amavasya Tithi Starts13 October 2023 at 09:51 PM
    Amavasya Tithi Ends14 October 2023 at 11:23 PM

    Mahalaya Amavasya Festival Dates In The Upcoming Years

    Year Day and Date
    20242nd October, Wednesday 
    202521st September, Sunday 
    202610th October, Saturday 
    202729th September, Wednesday 
    202818th September, Monday 
    20297th October, Sunday 

    Significance of Mahalaya Amavasya

    Significance of Mahalaya Amavasya

    The overall idea behind Sharadha and Mahalaya Amavasya is to thank our ancestors for the life they have given us. Every preceding generation has contributed something to the succeeding generation on behalf of which they are elevating and developing. This is a human growth cycle that identifies our links with past generations. 

    To strengthen this identified bond and exchange for the life we are thankful for, family members or individuals offer prayers, moksha, and gratitude to their ancestors on Mahalaya Amavasya. It is, therefore, an opportunity to reinforce our bond with the past generations who no longer exist in the human body and reside in another plane. 

    It is considered a critical two-week period where we invite our ancestors to bestow their abundant blessings on the family members and give power to the existing members to change the world for the better. Thus, Mahalaya Amavasya’s significance is remarkable, and no one should try to overlook this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

    What Is The Mythological Story Behind Mahalaya Amavasya?

    Behind all the religious traditions, there is a mythological story that identifies the existence and importance of the occasion. Mahalaya Amavasya also has a similar mythological explanation based on Mahabharat extracts. 

    According to the story, Karna (one of the main protagonists of Hindu Mahabharata) has the main role in this religious 16-day period. When he died and his soul reached heaven, God offered him gold and other jewels as food. Karna was confused about this offering and asked God for a reason behind this suffering. 

    In reply to Karna, God said that he only donated his wealth to the people during his entire life span and never offered any food item to his ancestors. Karna further answered that he was unaware of his ancestors, which is why he did not offer Taparnam to them. Pleased with his answer, God allowed him to return to earth for 15 days and offer Sharadh or Taparnam to his ancestors. 

    After offering water and food and completing all the ancestral rituals for his family members, Karna was allowed to move back to heaven. These 15 days are thereby celebrated as Mahalaya Amavasya, where we all need to offer food and water to our ancestors to please them and seek their blessings.

    Benefits of Observing Mahalaya Amavasya

    Offering shradh or tarpanam to the deceased ancestors will help family members with the following benefits: 

    • It helps in the satiation of the restless souls by providing them salvation or moksha. 
    • Ancestors’ blessings during Mahalaya Amavasya helps solve the life problems of family members related to relationship, career, health, and money. 
    • Family members gain blessings from their souls for a prosperous life and good fortune. 
    • Remove all the ancestral dosh and bad karma and help family members succeed in all their life threads. 
    • Dissolve all the doshas and bad karma for not pleasing or offering shradh in the past.

    Rituals In Mahalaya Amavasya

    All the deceased family members who have died on Amavasya, Chaturdashi or Purnima are offered shradha or tarpan on this day. An observer needs to follow rituals on Pitru Paksha Moksha to offer gratitude: 

    • They first need to wake up early to finish all the morning rituals. 
    • The observer, the eldest male member of the family, must wear yellow clothes and invite a Brahmin to their house. 
    • The observer must wash the Brahmin’s feet and offer them a clean place to rest with sesame seeds sprinkled on the floor. There is a defined location for seating- Matru Paksha Brahmin must face towards the north, and Deva Paksha must face towards the East. 
    • After all this, pitrs or ancestors are worshipped with Diya, dhoop, flowers, barley, and water. All this is offered to please them, and a splint is offered as a donation.
    • The observer must also wear a sacred thread on their right shoulder. 
    • After completing and pleasing the forefathers, exceptional food prepared by the household members is offered to Brahmin. 
    • Mantras are chanted and recited to invoke ancestors’ blessings, and family members ask for an apology while praying for their peace.

    Do’s and Dont in Mahalaya Amavasya

    • To eliminate ancestral doshas and lousy karma, family members must offer sharadh or tarpan to the deceased ancestors. 
    • Performing the shradh help eliminate karma that prevents the deceased soul from attaining moksha. 
    • Observers must organise a puja to help their ancestors attain salvation. 
    • Must offer water to the peepal tree to get blessings from forefathers.

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    FAQs Related To Mahalaya Amavasya

    1. What is the importance of Mahalaya Amavasya?

    It is considered one of the critical days in the Hindu calendar when they par gratitude to their ancestors for their life and pray for their salvation. 

    2. What should not be done on Mahalaya Amavasya?

    Do not cut nails, hairs, or beards; do not use iron utensils, and do not organise any auspicious event on this day. 

    3. Can we wear new clothes on Amavasya? 

    There is no hard and fast rule, but avoiding wearing new clothes or organising new beginnings during Pitru Paksha or Mahalaya Amavasya is advised. 

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