When is Amavasya in November 2025? — Date, Timings, Significance & Rituals
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Amavasya, or the New Moon Day, is the most spiritually powerful night in the Hindu lunar calendar. It marks the end of one lunar cycle and the beginning of another a sacred time when the moon disappears completely from the night sky.
While the world sees darkness, for devotees it is a time to awaken inner light, connect with ancestors, and invite divine grace. On this day, people perform Tarpan, Shraddh, Pind Daan, and charity, believing these acts wash away sins and liberate souls from the cycle of rebirth.
Every Amavasya is considered auspicious, but when it falls in specific months like Margashirsha, its energy multiplies. Let’s see when this powerful day arrives in November 2025.
When is Amavasya in November 2025?
According to the Hindu Panchang, Amavasya in November 2025 falls on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
This day corresponds to Margashirsha Amavasya, one of the most significant new moon days of the year.
Margashirsha Amavasya 2025 starts on Thursday 19th November 2025, 09:43 AM till 20 November 2025, 12:16 PM.
(Timings are based on Indian Standard Time; verified for Varanasi Panchang.)
Key takeaway: The best time to perform Amavasya rituals like Tarpan, Pind Daan, or Shraddh is during the morning hours of 20 November 2025, while the Amavasya tithi remains active.
Why is Margashirsha Amavasya Special?
Margashirsha month is described in the Bhagavad Gita, where Lord Krishna declares:
> “Masanam Margashirsho’ham”
> (Among months, I am Margashirsha.)
This means that this month carries divine purity. Performing pujas, daan (charity), and ancestral rituals during this time brings immense blessings.
Margashirsha Amavasya is believed to:
Free the Pitrus (ancestors) from worldly attachments
Strengthen family prosperity
Remove Pitrudosh and karmic obstacles
Bring mental peace and protection from negative forces
That’s why people travel to Varanasi, Haridwar, Gaya, and Prayagraj during this Amavasya to perform Shraddh and Pind Daan on the sacred ghats.
Amavasya and Ancestor Worship (Pitru Karya)
On Amavasya, it is said that the gates of Pitru Loka open, and ancestors descend to bless their descendants. Hindus perform:
Tarpan: Offering water mixed with black sesame seeds
Pind Daan: Offering symbolic rice balls with prayers
Shraddh: Feeding Brahmins and performing homa for ancestral peace
In cities like Varanasi, these rituals are performed along the Ganga’s sacred ghats, especially at Kedar Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, and Harishchandra Ghat.
Spiritual Belief:
By offering pind and tarpan with devotion, families receive the blessings of their ancestors ensuring prosperity, protection, and liberation (Moksha).
Amavasya Rituals in Varanasi (Margashirsha Amavasya 2025)
If you are in or planning to visit Kashi (Varanasi) for Amavasya 2025, here are the main rituals to observe:
1. Morning Snan (Holy Bath)
Take a dip in the Ganga river before sunrise. The water of Ganga is believed to purify all sins and elevate one’s soul.
2. Tarpan & Shraddh
Offer Til, Jal, and Pushpa (sesame, water, flowers) to ancestors while chanting their names and the Gayatri Mantra. MahaTarpan priests conduct these rituals according to Pitra Vidhi at the ghats.
3. Pind Daan
Pind Daan is the most sacred ritual for ancestor salvation. Performing it on Amavasya is equivalent to performing hundreds of yajnas. It’s believed that a single pind offered with devotion reaches seven generations of forefathers.
4. Daan (Charity)
Give food, clothes, and dakshina to Brahmins and the poor. It signifies gratitude and detachment from material desires.
5. Lighting a Diya
Light a diya facing south in the memory of departed souls — a symbolic act of guiding them toward divine light.
Online Amavasya Puja with MahaTarpan
For devotees who cannot visit sacred cities like Varanasi, Haridwar, Gaya, or Prayagraj, MahaTarpan offers the convenience of Online Amavasya Puja.
What we perform for you:
Online Shraddh & Tarpan
Pind Daan on Amavasya
Brahmin Bhojan & Daan Seva
Special Margashirsha Amavasya Puja
Personal video of your ritual
Every puja is conducted by qualified Vedic priests on the ghats of Varanasi, with your Gotra and ancestor names chanted during the ritual.
You receive photos, videos, and digital certificates for authenticity and spiritual assurance.
Book your Online Amavasya Puja with MahaTarpan now and receive blessings from your ancestors even from afar.
Offline Amavasya Puja in Varanasi, Haridwar & Gaya:
MahaTarpan also organizes offline Amavasya Pujas at:
Varanasi (Kedar Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Assi Ghat)
Haridwar (Har Ki Pauri)
Gaya (Phalgu River)
Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam)
For bookings: Visit MahaTarpan or call our helpline for personalized guidance.
Spiritual Benefits of Performing Amavasya Puja
Amavasya Vrat (Fasting and Meditation)
Many devotees observe a vrat (fast) on Amavasya to purify their body and mind.
It is recommended to:
Eat only satvik food or remain on fruits and milk.
Chant Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya or Om Namah Shivaya.
Spend time in silence and self-reflection.
This inner discipline helps align one’s energy with the powerful vibrations of the new moon.
How to Prepare for Margashirsha Amavasya 2025
1. Decide the type of ritual – Shraddh, Tarpan, Pind Daan, or full puja.
2. Book your priest early (especially for Varanasi & Haridwar).
3. Prepare the Sankalp – names and Gotra of your ancestors.
4. Purchase samagri – rice, til, fruits, betel leaves, flowers, and diya.
5. On 20 November 2025 morning, take a holy bath and begin the ritual during Amavasya tithi.
If you are performing online, MahaTarpan’s priest will perform the puja in your name at the ghats.
Importance of Amavasya in Hindu Scriptures
The Skanda Purana, Matsya Purana, and Garuda Purana all describe Amavasya as the most sacred day for ancestor worship.
Even the Mahabharata mentions that donating food and water on Amavasya pleases Lord Yama and the Pitras.
> “Tithīnām Amāsyā Śreṣṭhā, Dānam Yattra Mahāphalam”
> (Among all lunar days, Amavasya is supreme — charity on this day yields immense fruits.)
Thus, the combination of faith, charity, and devotion makes Amavasya a complete spiritual experience.
Why Choose MahaTarpan for Amavasya Puja?
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Authentic Vedic rituals conducted on real ghats
Both Online & Offline options available
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Dedicated video proof & priest blessings after puja
Your prayers deserve authenticity; MahaTarpan ensures your rituals are performed exactly as per the Vedic Shastras.
Book Your Amavasya Puja for 20 November 2025
Perform Shraddh, Pind Daan, or Tarpan with the blessings of Maa Ganga and your ancestors.
Experience peace, protection, and prosperity for your entire family.
Visit MahaTarpan to book your Online or Offline Amavasya Puja in Varanasi today.
FAQs on Amavasya November 2025
Q1. When is Amavasya in November 2025?
Amavasya falls on Thursday, 20 November 2025 (Margashirsha Amavasya).
Q2. What is the best time for Amavasya Puja?
The Amavasya Tithi remains from 19 November 9:43 AM to 20 November 12:16 PM. Morning of 20th November is ideal for rituals.
Q3. What rituals are performed on Amavasya?
Devotees perform Tarpan, Shraddh, Pind Daan, charity, and lighting of diyas.
Q4. Can I perform Amavasya Puja online?
Yes. MahaTarpan offers Online Amavasya Puja with video proof, conducted by priests at the ghats of Varanasi.
Q5. Which ghats are best for Amavasya rituals?
Kedar Ghat, Harishchandra Ghat, Assi Ghat, and Dashashwamedh Ghat are most sacred for Pind Daan and Shraddh.
Our Thought
Amavasya in November 2025 is not just a lunar event but it is a divine opportunity to reconnect with your roots.
When you perform rituals on this sacred day, you not only honor your ancestors but also invite purity and light into your life.
Whether you are in India or abroad, MahaTarpan ensures your devotion reaches the sacred waters of Ganges. Let this Margashirsha Amavasya be your moment of transformation from darkness to divine light.
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