Mahalaya Amavasya 2024: Date, time, significance, and rituals
Sarva Pitri Amavasya, holds profound religious and spiritual importance in Hinduism. It is considered one of the most sacred days to perform rituals for the peace and salvation of ancestors' souls. While every Amavasya (New Moon day) is dedicated to honoring one's forefathers, the Amavasya during Pitru Paksha holds a special significance. In 2024, Mahalaya Amavasya will be observed on October 2, marking the end of Pitru Paksha.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2024: Date and Time
The Amavasya Tithi begins on October 1, 2024, at 9:39 PM and ends on October 3, 2024, at 12:18 AM. Key periods for performing rituals include Qutup Muhurta from 11:12 AM to 12:00 PM, and Rauhin Muhurta from 12:00 PM to 12:47 PM. Afternoons from 12:47 PM to 3:11 PM are also considered significant for these rituals.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2024: Significance
This particular Amavasya is known by several names such as Sarva Pitri Amavasya, Pitra Moksha Amavasya, and Pitru Amavasya. The day marks the beginning of Navratri, a nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. Rituals performed on this day include pujas to seek blessings from ancestors, pind daan, and pitru tarpan. People also invite Brahmins to their homes, feed them, provide clothes, and give offerings.
Mahalaya Amavasya 2024: Rituals
The rituals typically followed on Mahalaya Amavasya (Sarva Pitri Amavasya) include waking up early for a holy bath, cleaning the house, offering prayers to Lord Surya, preparing sattvik food, and inviting Brahmins. Family members, especially males, perform the tarpan
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