Margashirsha Amavasya
20 Nov, 2025
Thursday
Margashirsha Amavasya on 20-11-2025
Tithi Begin Time:
Krishna Paksha Amavasya: Nov 19 09:43 AM – Nov 20 12:17 PM
Tithi End Time:
Krishna Paksha Pratipada: Nov 20 12:17 PM – Nov 21 02:47 PM
Nakshatra, Muhurat (Start Time):
Vishakaha Nakshatra: Nov 19 07:59 AM – Nov 20 10:58 AM
Nakshatra, Muhurat (End Time):
Anuradha Nakshatra: Nov 20 10:58 AM – Nov 21 01:55 PM
About Margashirsha Amavasya 2025
Amavasya comes every month, the Amavasya that comes in the month of Margashirsha is known as Margashirsha Amavasya, it is also known as Agahan Amavasya. This day is an important Amavasya day for Hindus, which is important for performing Pitru Tarpan, Pitru Shradh, Pitru Daan.
Significance of Margashirsha Amavasya (अगहन अमावस्या)
Amavasya is the last day of Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha month. According to Sanatan Dharma, it is believed that, Margashirsha Amavasya is very auspicious for Hindus to perform Pitru Puja, which aims to liberate the souls of ancestors.
Religiously, people follow various rituals on this day, including fasting and praying to reduce the negative effects of Shani Dev. Lighting a diya under a Peepal tree is considered a powerful remedy, especially on the occasion of Amavasya Tithis.
