Amavasya is a very pious festival celebrated in Hinduism. This day comes once every month, on this day people do not get to see Chandradev. The Amavasya that comes in Pitru Paksha is called Sarva Pitru Amavasya. It is said that in Pitru Paksha our ancestors come to this earth and wish their descendants to satisfy them. Sarva Pitru Amavasya is the day of the ancestors to bid farewell to this earth. On this day, the ancestors of all get free from this world and go to the afterlife.
Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2024 Date and Shubh Muhurat
In the year 2024, the auspicious time of Sarva Pitru Amavasya will start on October 1 at 9:39 pm. Which will end on October 3 at 12:18 pm. Udayatithi is recognized in Hinduism, so Sarva Pitru Amavasya will be celebrated on October 2, 2024.
Importance of Sarva Pitru Amavasya
According to religious beliefs, the Shradh performed on this day pleases the souls of all the ancestors of the family. Therefore, Shradh should be performed for all the ancestors on this day. On this day, there is a provision of Shradh of all known and unknown ancestors. Therefore, those who do not know the date of death of their relatives; They can perform Tarpan of their ancestors on the auspicious occasion of Sarva Pitru Amavasya. By performing Tarpan, Shradh and Pinddaan on this day, the ancestors are happy and give their blessings to all the people of the family.
If any member of the family has died prematurely, tarpan is performed for them on the day of Sarva Pitru Amavasya. By doing this, the ancestors attain salvation away from this worldly illusion. Religious beliefs say that offering tarpan to ancestors on this day brings mental peace; along with happiness and prosperity. On the auspicious occasion of Sarva Pitru Amavasya, people get relief from all the troubles of life by getting the blessings of ancestors and forefathers.
Importance of Donation
Donation is considered very virtuous in Hinduism, the tradition of which has been going on for centuries. According to beliefs, donating for the peace of the soul of ancestors during Pitru Paksha is considered very auspicious. It is said that by donating during this auspicious period, ancestors are pleased and the seeker and his family members receive the blessings of ancestors. It is said that by doing charity during Pitru Paksha, one gets double the virtuous fruits.
On the last day of Pitru Paksha, donating cow and ghee has special importance. Along with this, feeding Brahmins and poor people and donating jaggery, rice and wheat on this day gives special virtue.
Donation has special importance in Sanatan tradition, so while mentioning donation, it has been said in religious texts-
दानेन भूतानि वशी भवन्ति दानेन वैराण्यपि यान्ति नाशम् ।
(Daanen Bhutani Vashi Bhavanti Daanen Vairaanyapi Yaanti Nasham.)
परोऽपि बन्धुत्वभुपैति दानैर् दानं हि सर्वेव्यसनानि हन्ति ॥
(Paroapi Bandhutvabhupaiti Daanair Daanam Hi Sarvevyasanaani Hanti.)
All creatures are under control by donation, enmity is destroyed by donation, even an enemy becomes a brother by donation and all kinds of troubles are removed by donation.
Donate these things on Sarva Pitru Amavasya
Donation of grains and food is the best on Sarva Pitru Amavasya. Therefore, on this auspicious occasion, become a part of the virtue by cooperating in the project of donating food to the poor, destitute and disabled children of Narayan Seva Sansthan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):-
Q: When is Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2024?
A: Sarva Pitru Amavasya is on 2 October 2024.
Q: Who should be donated on Sarva Pitru Amavasya?
A: On Sarva Pitru Amavasya, donations should be given to Brahmins and poor, helpless poor people.
Q: What things should be donated on the day of Sarva Pitru Amavasya?
A: On the auspicious occasion of Sarva Pitru Amavasya, food, jaggery, sesame, cow, ghee, fruits etc. should be donated.
