Falgun Amavasya 2025 gives salvation to ancestors, know date and auspicious time

Amavasya has special significance in the Hindu calendar. When this Amavasya falls in the month of Falgun, its glory increases even more. Falgun Amavasya is not only an occasion for spiritual practice, but is also considered very auspicious for the peace of ancestors, charity and attainment of salvation. Taking a bath in the Ganges, offering tarpan and donating to the poor and helpless people on this day relieves the sufferings of life and gives peace to the soul of ancestors. The worship and donation done on this special day brings happiness and prosperity in a person’s life.

When is Falgun Amavasya 2025?

According to the Hindu calendar, Amavasya of Krishna Paksha of Falgun month will be celebrated on 27 February 2025. Its auspicious time will start from 08:54 am on February 27 and will continue till 06:14 am on February 28. Looking at the Udayatithi and Panchang, Falgun Amavasya will be celebrated on February 27.

Importance of Falgun Amavasya

Falgun Amavasya holds a special place in Hinduism. This Amavasya comes around Mahashivratri, which increases its religious significance even more. It is believed that on this day the gods and goddesses come to earth, and give special blessings to the devotee who worships with devotion.

This day is very important for Pinddaan and Pitra Tarpan. In Shraddha Paksha, Shradh is generally performed according to the date of the deceased ancestors, but if someone does not know the date, then performing Tarpan and Shradh for the ancestors on Masik Amavasya is considered very beneficial.

Special fairs are organized in pilgrimage places on Falgun Amavasya. On this day, bathing in the confluence of holy rivers, especially Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, brings inexhaustible virtue. It is believed that on this day, the gods reside at the confluence of Prayagraj, so bathing and donations have special importance here.

The glory of donation

In Hinduism, donation is considered extremely virtuous. It is said in the scriptures that money has three movements—donation, enjoyment and destruction. Of these, donation is considered the best movement. By donating, not only does the donor get virtue, but it also maintains balance in the society.

According to the scriptures, man must do charity. Helping the poor and the helpless brings special blessings of God. It is described in mythology that a Brahmin woman had pleased Lord Shankaracharya by donating just one Amla, after which gold rained in her house.

Goswami Tulsidas ji has also mentioned the glory of donation and written—

प्रगट चारि पद धर्म के कलि महुँ एक प्रधान।

Pragat Chari Pad Dharma Ke Kali Mahu Ek Pradhan.

जेन केन बिधि दीन्हें दान करइ कल्यान॥

Jane Ken Bidhi Deenhe Daan Karai Kalyan.

That is, the four stages of religion (truth, kindness, penance and donation) are famous, out of which donation is the main one in Kaliyug. Donation given in any way paves the way for the welfare of the person.

What to donate on Phalguna Amavasya?

The importance of donating grains and food is especially mentioned on Phalguna Amavasya. Feeding a hungry person on this day is considered very virtuous. You can become a part of virtue by feeding the needy through service organizations like Narayan Seva Sansthan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When is Falgun Amavasya 2025?

A: In the year 2025, Falgun Amavasya will be celebrated on 27 February.

Q: Phalguna Amavasya is dedicated to which god?

A: Phalguna Amavasya is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Q: What things should be donated on Phalguna Amavasya?

A: On this day, food, clothes and grains should be donated to the needy.