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According to the Hindu calendar, there are 12 Amavasya (new moon) days in a year, with one Amavasya in each month. Each Amavasya holds its own significance, particularly dedicated to ancestors. The Amavasya falling in the month of Ashadha is known as Ashadha Amavasya.

Ashadha Amavasya  is considered highly beneficial for performing religious activities for the peace of ancestors’ souls and for charity. Bathing and donating at holy rivers and pilgrimage sites on this day yield manifold benefits. This Amavasai coincides with the conjunction of Dhruva Yoga and Ardra Nakshatra.

 

Ashadha Amavasya 2025 Date and Time

The Ashadha Amavasya of the year 2025 will be observed on 25th June. The auspicious time of Amavasya will begin on 25th June at 6:59 AM and will end the next day on 26th June at 4:00 AM. According to Udayatithi (the date prevailing at sunrise), Ashadha Amavasya will be observed on 25th June.

 

Significance of Ashadha Amavasya

According to Hindu scriptures, Ashadha Amavasya is considered very auspicious for performing rituals dedicated to ancestors. On this day, people visit holy places and bathe in sacred water bodies before donating to the poor and needy. Various religious and spiritual activities are performed on Ashadha Amavasya. It is believed that worshipping and performing rituals on this day brings immense benefits. Performing rituals and donating to Brahmins and needy people on Amavasai is believed to liberate ancestors from the cycle of birth and death and grant them salvation.

 

Importance of Donation on Amavasya

In Sanatan Dharma, the tradition of donation has been practiced for centuries. Religious texts and scriptures emphasize the importance of donation as an integral part of human life. People donate on special days for mental peace, fulfillment of desires, earning virtues, overcoming planetary defects, and receiving the blessings of God.

However, the virtue of donation is attained only when it is given to a deserving person at the right time and with a sincere heart. The Garuda Purana elaborates on the importance of donation as described by Lord Vishnu.

But the merit of donation is obtained only when it is given at the right time to a deserving person. The donation must be given in the right manner and with a true heart. In Garuda Purana, Lord Vishnu has elaborated on the importance of donation. In Garuda Purana, it is said–

 

Data daridrah kripanorthyuktah putrovideyah kujanasya seva।

Parapakaareshu narasya mrityuh prajayate discharitani pancha।।

 

Meaning: You must donate according to your capacity. Donation should always be given to a deserving person. Although donation bestows merit and pleases God, indiscriminate donation can lead to poverty; hence, before donating, assess whether you are capable of donating or not. According to the scriptures, a person should donate one-tenth (10%) of their earnings.

 

Emphasizing the importance of donation, the scriptures say—

 

Matapitro rgurau mitre vinite chopakaarine।

Deenanaatha vishishteshu dattam tatsaphalam bhavet॥

 

Meaning: The donation given to parents, gurus, friends, virtuous people, benefactors, and especially to the poor, helpless, and orphans is fruitful and earns merit.

 

Items to Donate on Ashadha Amavasya 2025

Donation holds great importance on Ashadha Amavasya. It is said that donating food and grains on this auspicious day is the best. On the auspicious occasion of Amavasai, you can earn virtue by contributing to the food donation project for the poor and needy children of Narayan Seva Sansthan.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When is Ashadha Amavasya 2025?

A: Ashadha Amavasya will be observed on 25th June 2025.

Q: To whom should we donate on Ashadha Amavasya?

A: Donations should be given to Brahmins and the poor, needy, and helpless people on Ashadha Amavasya.

Q: What items should be donated on Amavasai?

A: On the auspicious occasion of Amavasai, food, grains, and fruits should be donated.