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Mumbai: In Hindu tradition, the Amavasya tithi (new moon day) holds deep spiritual importance. It is considered the most auspicious day for offering prayers to ancestors (Pitru Tarpan) and performing Shraddha rituals. Devotees also observe fasting, bathing in holy rivers, and charity on this day to seek blessings and relief from Pitru Dosha.

In August 2025, the Bhadrapada Amavasya will be observed on a Saturday, making it especially significant. When Amavasya falls on a Saturday, it is known as Shani Amavasya, a day believed to bring not only the blessings of ancestors but also the divine grace of Lord Shani. This rare alignment makes the occasion highly powerful for spiritual remedies and rituals.

Shani Amavasya 2025 date and timing

• Start of Amavasya: 22 August 2025, 11:55 AM
• End of Amavasya: 23 August 2025, 11:35 AM
• Main observance: Saturday, 23 August 2025

Since the Amavasya coincides with a Saturday, it will be celebrated as Shani Amavasya. On this day, worshippers can perform rituals dedicated to both their ancestors and Lord Shani to attain relief from karmic afflictions and Shani Dosha.

Spiritual significance of Shani Amavasya

According to Hindu beliefs, observing rituals on Shani Amavasya helps devotees overcome misfortunes caused by Shani Dosha, while ensuring peace for departed souls. Bathing in sacred rivers, performing tarpan for ancestors, lighting lamps, and making donations are said to bring prosperity and protection.

Remedies and rituals for Shani Amavasya 2025

• Light a diya (lamp) in the southern direction of your home in remembrance of ancestors.
• Offer mustard oil or sesame oil to Lord Shani’s idol while chanting the mantra “Om Sham Shanaiścarāya Namaḥ” 108 times.
• Donate black sesame, iron, and urad dal – considered a ‘Mahadaan’ (great donation).
• Feed ants with small balls made of jaggery and flour for Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings.
• Perform Deep Daan in the evening by lighting lamps near a Peepal tree, at your main door (left side), and in a Shiva temple.
• Donate 1.25 kg of urad dal and a pair of black shoes to the needy.
• Recite the Hanuman Chalisa and offer jasmine oil in a Hanuman temple.