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In August, ‘This’ day is Bhadrapada Amavasya, what to do for freedom from Shanidosh, know the importance of this day
Samira Vishwas | August 21, 2025 11:25 AM CST

Bhadrapad amavasya 2025: Amavasya Tithi dedicated to fathers has special significance in Hinduism. As you know, the Amavasya Tithi of every month falls in Hinduism, but the Amavasya of Bhadrapada i.e. Bhado month has a different significance. It is also known as Kushgrahani Amavasya or Pithori Amavasya. This time the Amavasya of Bhadrapada month will be celebrated on Saturday, August 23.

On this day, there is a law to perform the tarpan, shraddha and charity of the ancestors. This year, there is a confusion among the people about its date, so let’s know its correct date in this article.

When is Bhadrapada Amavasya

Let us tell you, according to the almanac, Bhadrapada Amavasya will start from 11.55 am on 22 August 2025 and will end on August 23, the next day on 11.35 am.

In such a situation, Bhadon Amavasya will be valid from the date of sunrise on 23 August. Due to Saturday, this Shani Sanskrit will be called Amavasya.

On Saturday, the Amavasya of the month of Bhadrapada will remain at the time of sunrise, so this day will be special for pilgrimage and donation. The virtuous fruit from the auspicious work done in this coincidence increases.

These 5 things get auspicious results on Amavasya

On this day, get up in the morning and bathe in a river, reservoir or pool and after offering arghya to the Sun God, flow the sesame in the flowing water.

On the day of Amavasya, put mustard oil lamp under the peepal tree in the evening and remember your ancestors. Put seven circumambulation of Peepal.

On the banks of the river, do pindadan for the self-peace of the ancestors and donate to a poor person or Brahmin.

On this day, prayers can also be done for the prevention of Kalsarp Dosha.

Amavasya is also considered to be the day of Shani Dev, so on this day worshiping him, Shani-dosha is calm.

What is the importance of Bhadrapada Amavasya

Bhadrapada Amavasya has great importance in Sanatan Dharma. According to Hindu opinions, Bhadrapada Amavasya is also called ‘Kushgrahani Amavasya’. It is believed that Kush collected on this day is very sacred and beneficial.

At the same time, on this day, mothers observe the fast of Pithori Amavasya for the longevity of their children and happiness and prosperity. In this fast, mothers worship sixty -six yoginis with flour and worship them.

Apart from this, bathing and charity in the holy river is very important on this day. After bathing, Tarpan, Pindadan and Shraddha Karma are performed for the ancestors. Along with this, donating food, clothes and money to the poor and needy is considered auspicious.


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