A unique spiritual event is set to take place on September 21, 2025, when the solar eclipse coincides with Sarva Pitru Amavasya. According to Hindu beliefs, this rare alignment is considered highly auspicious for performing Shradh rituals, Tarpan, and charity for ancestors.
Can Shradh and Tarpan Be Done During a Solar Eclipse?
Yes, absolutely. In Hindu tradition, rituals performed on this day are believed to yield results many times greater than usual. Since the eclipse falls on a Sunday night, performing Tarpan in the afternoon before the eclipse begins is considered both appropriate and highly beneficial.
Why Is It Important?
Rare coincidence: The combination of solar eclipse and Sarva Pitru Amavasya offers a powerful opportunity to honor ancestors.
Greater benefits: Shradh, Tarpan, and donations performed during this period are said to bring double or even multiple times the blessings compared to ordinary days.
Peace for ancestors: Such rituals are believed to provide peace and satisfaction to the souls of forefathers.
What Should Be Done on This Day?
Tarpan: Offer water mixed with sesame seeds and flowers to ancestors.
Pinda Daan: Prepare three pindas (rice balls) as part of Shradh rituals.
Panchbali Karma: Feed crows, dogs, cows, gods, ancestors, and ants.
Charity: Donate food, clothes, or money to the needy, and feed Brahmins according to your capacity.
Mantra Chanting: Recite the Pitru Gayatri Mantra or “Om Pitribhyah Namah” for blessings.
Special Timings for Shradh Rituals
Apart from Pitru Paksha, Hindu scriptures mention that Shradh can also be performed on Amavasya Tithi (new moon days), Eclipse periods (solar or lunar), Sankranti Kaal (sun’s transition), Manvantara, Kalpa, & Yuga beginnings, Vyatipat & Vaidhriti Yogas, Sampat and Akshaya Tithis.
During these sacred timings, rituals such as Tarpan, Pinda Daan, Panchbali Karma, Narayanbali, and Shodashi Karma can be carried out for the peace and upliftment of ancestors.
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