Amavasya Dates 2025, Meditation, Mantras & Fasting Guide
Amavasya, or the New Moon day, holds significant spiritual importance in Hinduism. It is considered a powerful time for introspection, meditation, and performing rituals to honor ancestors. Many devotees observe fasts, chant mantras, and engage in deep meditation to harness the energy of Amavasya for spiritual growth and well-being.
This article explores the significance of Amavasya, its impact on holistic health, the spiritual practices associated with it, and the list of Amavasya dates in 2025 along with detailed rituals and fasting guidelines.
What is Amavasya?
Amavasya marks the darkest night of the lunar cycle when the Moon is not visible. It signifies the end of one lunar month and the beginning of another. In Vedic traditions, Amavasya is associated with detoxification, renewal, and spiritual transformation.
Types of Amavasya
Darsha Amavasya – Associated with performing Pitru Tarpan for ancestors.
Krishna Amavasya – Marks the culmination of the Krishna Paksha.
Chaitra Amavasya, Vaishakha Amavasya, etc. – Named after the Hindu lunar month they occur in.
Significance of Amavasya
Best Time for Ancestral Worship – Many Hindus perform Shraddha and Tarpan to pay homage to their forefathers.
Spiritual Cleansing – It is an ideal day for meditation, mantra chanting, and purification rituals.
Karmic Healing – A powerful time to resolve past karma and engage in self-reflection.
Energy Renewal – Meditation and fasting during Amavasya help in enhancing mental clarity and emotional balance.
Impact of Amavasya on Holistic Health & Well-being
Amavasya is believed to affect human consciousness, influencing emotions and mental states.
Mind: Heightened emotional sensitivity, making it ideal for meditation.
Body: Detoxification through fasting enhances immunity.
Spirit: Deep connection with divine energies through mantra chanting and prayers.
Which Mantra to Recite During Amavasya?
Reciting powerful mantras amplifies spiritual benefits. Some recommended mantras include:
1. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (For Protection)
“Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat”
2. Pitru Tarpan Mantra (For Ancestral Blessings)
“Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Pitru Devanam Tarpanam Karishye”
3. Gayatri Mantra (For Wisdom and Enlightenment)
“Om Bhur Bhuvah Swaha Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat”
Which Hindu God to Worship During Amavasya?
Lord Shiva – For divine grace and spiritual protection.
Maa Kali – To remove negative energies and gain inner strength.
Lord Vishnu – For ancestral blessings and karmic cleansing.
Performing Rudrabhishekam or offering mustard oil to Shani Dev is also considered auspicious.
What Should Be Avoided During Amavasya?
Avoid starting new ventures.
Refrain from consuming tamasic food like non-vegetarian dishes, alcohol, and garlic-onion-based meals.
Avoid unnecessary travel as the energy is more inward-focused.
Control negative emotions like anger and hatred, as Amavasya amplifies thoughts.
What Vrat Should Be Performed on Amavasya?
Amavasya Vrat (New Moon Fast) – Devotees observe a day-long fast, consuming only fruits and water.
Pitru Tarpan and Shraddha – Offerings to ancestors to seek blessings and remove Pitru Dosha.
Shani Pradosh Vrat – Special prayers to Lord Shani for overcoming hardships.
What is the Timing of Amavasya Vrat (Fasting)?
Begin fasting at sunrise and conclude it after moonrise.
Many devotees break their fast after sunset with light sattvic food.
Waterless fasts are observed by sadhaks for deep meditation benefits.
Amavasya Dates 2025 (Month-Wise)
January 2025
Magha Amavasya – January 29 (07:35 PM, Jan 28 - 06:05 PM, Jan 29)
February 2025
Phalguna Amavasya – February 27 (08:54 AM, Feb 27 - 06:14 AM, Feb 28)
March 2025
Chaitra Amavasya – March 29 (07:55 PM, Mar 28 - 04:27 PM, Mar 29)
April 2025
Vaishakha Amavasya – April 27 (04:49 AM, Apr 27 - 01:00 AM, Apr 28)
May 2025
Jyeshtha Amavasya – May 26-27 (12:11 PM, May 26 - 08:31 AM, May 27)
June 2025
Ashadha Amavasya – June 25 (06:59 PM, Jun 24 - 04:00 PM, Jun 25)
July 2025
Shravana Amavasya – July 24 (02:28 AM, Jul 24 - 12:40 AM, Jul 25)
August 2025
Bhadrapada Amavasya – August 22-23 (11:55 AM, Aug 22 - 11:35 AM, Aug 23)
September 2025
Ashwina Amavasya – September 21 (12:16 AM, Sep 21 - 01:23 AM, Sep 22)
October 2025
Kartika Amavasya – October 21 (03:44 PM, Oct 20 - 05:54 PM, Oct 21)
November 2025
Margashirsha Amavasya – November 19-20 (09:43 AM, Nov 19 - 12:16 PM, Nov 20)
December 2025
Pausha Amavasya – December 19 (04:59 AM, Dec 19 - 07:12 AM, Dec 20)
Amavasya is a powerful time for self-reflection, spiritual cleansing, and connecting with divine energies. Through fasting, mantra chanting, and ancestor worship, devotees can harness its auspiciousness for mental peace, karmic healing, and overall well-being.
