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  1. Oct 12, 2023 · This year, Mahalaya Amavasya falls on October 14, 2023. On this day, people perform Pitru Tarpan and Pind Daan to offer prayers and seek salvation for their ancestors. It is believed that performing these rituals helps ancestors find peace and blessings.

  2. Mahalaya Amavasya is the powerful culminating day of the Mahalaya Paksha, the critical 15-day period to satiate the restless souls of your ancestors by performing Tarpanam (ancestral rituals). Astronomically, on this special New Moon day, Sun and Moon together exert their gravitational pull on earth and its creatures, thus elevating their ...

  3. 2023 Mahalaya Paksha Shraddha. [2079 - 2080] Vikrama Samvata. September 2023. Purnima Shraddha. September 28, 2023, Thursday. Bhadrapada, Shukla Purnima. Pratipada Shraddha. September 29, 2023, Friday. Ashwina, Krishna Pratipada. Dwitiya Shraddha. September 30, 2023, Saturday. Ashwina, Krishna Dwitiya. October 2023. Tritiya Shraddha.

  4. Dec 21, 2022 · Amavasya falls on a dark fortnight of Ashwin month (September-October), also known as Ashwin Amavasya or Pitra Paksha (Mahalaya), which is especially sacred for offering oblations to departed ...

  5. Oct 12, 2023 · As the sun rises on October 14, 2023, the significance of Mahalaya Amavasya is deeply ingrained in the hearts of millions of Hindus. They offer Tarpan (libation) to their ancestors in holy rivers and perform pujas at their ancestral homes.

  6. Oct 11, 2023 · Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya, is a significant day for Hindus to worship their ancestors and forefathers. Falling on October 14, 2023, it marks the completion of Pitru Paksha.

  7. Sadhguru explains the significance of Mahalaya Amavasya or Pitru Paksha (October 13, 2023), and why the tradition of honoring our ancestors is significant. 30 Sep 2016 | 3 minutes. Article. Sadhguru: The new moon day known as the Mahalaya Amavasya is the beginning of Dussehra.

  8. Mahalaya amavasya, also called Sarvapitri Amavasya, Pitra Moksha Amavasya or Pitru Amavasya is a Hindu tradition dedicated to the ‘pitrs’ or ancestors. It is observed on the amavasya (new moon day) of the ‘Bhadrapada’ month, as per the Amavasyant calendar that is followed in South India.

  9. Sep 12, 2022 · On this day, devotees observe fasting and engage in silent worship. Additionally, Magha Amavasya is another name for this Amavasya. It is considered important to take a holy bath in the Ganges on this day, which is known as Mauni Amavasya Snan. Mahalaya Amavasya 2023: The final day of Mahalaya Paksha marks Mahalaya Amavasya. This day is seen to ...

  10. Sep 6, 2023 · What Is Mahalaya Amavasya? Mahalaya Amavasya is the new moon day in the 15-day period for honoring ancestors, called Mahalaya Paksha. Hindus consider it to be the most important fortnight to appease their ancestors. Mahalaya Amavasya is one of the best days to perform ancestral rituals like Shraddh and Tarpanam for deceased family members.