The Amavasya (new moon) tithi is considered highly auspicious for mantra chanting, charity, and deep daan. It is also regarded as one of the best days to seek the blessings of one’s ancestors (Pitras). According to the Hindu calendar, Paush Amavasya will be observed on December 19, 2025. If you wish to receive ancestral blessings and find relief from Pitra Dosha, you can perform the following rituals on Paush Amavasya.
Paush Amavasya 2025 Puja Vidhi (How to Perform Puja on Paush Amavasya)
On the day of Paush Amavasya, wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath in a sacred river. If that is not possible, you may bathe at home by adding a few drops of Gangajal to the water. After bathing, clean the photographs of your ancestors and offer them flowers and garlands.
During Rahu Kaal, worship Lord Shiva. In the evening or at night, light a diya of mustard oil mixed with black sesame seeds in the southern direction of your home. This is believed to please the ancestors.
On this day, also worship the Peepal tree. Prepare a four-wicked diya using wheat flour, add black sesame seeds to mustard oil, and light it under the Peepal tree. After lighting the diya, perform seven circumambulations of the tree, which is said to bring peace to the departed souls.
Mantras for Ancestral Blessings
Chant the following mantras during the Paush Amavasya puja for the grace of your ancestors:
1. Om Pitrabhyah Swadhayibhyah Swaha
2. Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe, Mahamrityunjaya Dhimahi, Tanno Pitra Prachodayat
3. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
4. Om Pitru Devataye Namah
5. Om Devatabhyah Pitrubhyashcha Mahayogibhya Eva Cha, Namah Swahayai Swadhayai Nityameva Namo Namah
Essential Practices on Paush Amavasya
After taking a holy bath in the morning, be sure to perform acts of charity. On this day, donate black sesame seeds, food grains, jaggery, blankets, or woollen clothes. You should also feed crows, birds, cows, and dogs. Performing these rituals on Amavasya is believed to ensure continued ancestral blessings and peace.
