Shravan Amavasya 2025 falls on Thursday, July 24, and marks a spiritually potent new moon day in the sacred month of Shravan. Deeply dedicated to Lord Shiva and ancestral worship (Pitra Tarpan), this day offers a divine opportunity to cleanse your karmic baggage, gain peace of mind, and invite purity and prosperity into your life.
In this blog, we guide you on how to observe Shravan Amavasya 2025 with devotion and purpose.
🕉️ Why Shravan Amavasya Is So Special
Shravan is a month filled with divine vibrations, and Amavasya (new moon) magnifies its spiritual intensity. It is considered highly auspicious for:
- Performing Pitra Tarpan (ancestral offerings)
- Seeking blessings from Lord Shiva
- Letting go of negative karma
- Doing daan (charity) and fasting
- Starting a spiritual or healing practice
📿 Step-by-Step Guide to Observing Shravan Amavasya 2025
1. Wake Up Early and Take a Holy Bath
Begin your day with a bath before sunrise. If possible, bathe in a holy river or sprinkle Ganga Jal over yourself. This act symbolizes physical and spiritual purification.
2. Perform Pitru Tarpan (Offerings to Ancestors)
- Offer black sesame seeds, water, and rice balls (pind daan) while chanting mantras for your ancestors.
- Tarpan should be done with full devotion and intent for peace and liberation of departed souls.
- It’s believed to remove Pitru Dosha and bring blessings to your family.
3. Worship Lord Shiva
- Visit a Shiva temple or perform Shiv Abhishekam at home.
- Offer milk, water, bel leaves, honey, and sandalwood to the Shiva Lingam.
- Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” or the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 108 times for protection and healing.
4. Observe Fasting (Vrat)
- You can observe a full or partial fast depending on your health.
- Avoid onion, garlic, grains, and non-veg food.
- Consume fruits, milk, water, and sattvic foods during the fast.
5. Do Daan (Charity) and Feed the Needy
- Donate clothes, food, or money to Brahmins, cows, and the poor.
- Feeding crows is also considered a sacred offering to ancestors.
- Light a Diya (lamp) in the evening to invite divine energies into your home.
6. Evening Meditation and Gratitude
- Sit in silence and meditate under the new moon’s subtle energy.
- Reflect on your actions, forgive others, and release emotional baggage.
- Offer gratitude to your ancestors and the Divine for guidance and protection.
🪔 Do’s and Don’ts on Shravan Amavasya
Do’s:
- Wake up before sunrise and keep your surroundings clean
- Offer prayers with a pure heart
- Donate or perform charitable acts
- Engage in spiritual reading or chanting
Don’ts:
- Avoid alcohol, non-vegetarian food, and negative conversations
- Don’t disrespect elders or traditions
- Avoid cutting hair or nails on this day
🙏 Final Thoughts
Shravan Amavasya 2025 is not just a religious observance — it’s a spiritual reset. By honoring your ancestors, worshipping Lord Shiva, and practicing self-purification, you align your energy with the universe and open the door to peace, prosperity, and blessings.
Use this powerful new moon to reconnect with your roots, release burdens, and make space for divine grace in your life.
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