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Rituals such as Tarpan, Pind Daan, and charity for ancestors are performed on this day.
These blessings are said to help overcome Pitra Dosha.
Currently, the month of Margashirsha is ongoing. Margashirsha Amavasya is observed on the Amavasya Tithi (new moon day) of the Krishna Paksha in the Margashirsha month. On this day, people take holy baths in sacred rivers, worship Surya Dev (the Sun God), Lord Krishna, and their ancestors (Pitras). Rituals such as Tarpan, Pind Daan, and charity for ancestors are performed on this day, believed to relieve sorrow and bring blessings from the ancestors.
These blessings are said to help overcome Pitra Dosha and bring prosperity to the family. Here are details provided by astrologer Dr. Krishna Kumar Bhargava from Tirupati regarding the date, rituals, and auspicious timings for Margashirsha Amavasya in 2024.
When is Margashirsha Amavasya in 2024?
According to the Panchang, the Amavasya Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in Margashirsha month begins on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 10:29 AM, and ends on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 11:50 AM. Based on Udaya Tithi (sunrise calculation), Margashirsha Amavasya will be observed on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Sukarma Yoga on Margashirsha Amavasya 2024
This year, the Sukarma Yoga coincides with Margashirsha Amavasya. Sukarma Yoga will prevail from early morning until 4:34 PM, after which Dhriti Yoga will begin. Sukarma Yoga is considered highly auspicious for performing good deeds. Additionally, Anuradha Nakshatra will remain active until 2:24 PM, followed by Jyestha Nakshatra.
Margashirsha Amavasya Timings for 2024
• Brahma Muhurta: 5:08 AM to 6:02 AM on December 1.
• Abhijit Muhurta: 11:49 AM to 12:31 PM on December 1.
• Rahu Kaal: 4:05 PM to 5:24 PM on December 1 (during which auspicious tasks should be avoided).
Bathing and Charity Timings for Margashirsha Amavasya 2024
Holy bathing and charity can begin during Brahma Muhurta and continue throughout Sukarma Yoga on December 1.
Timings for Tarpan on Margashirsha Amavasya
After taking a holy bath, you can perform Tarpan for your ancestors using black sesame seeds and water. A kusa grass ring is recommended for performing these rituals.
Timings for Shraddha and Pind Daan
Shraddha and Pind Daan rituals for ancestors can be performed between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM on December 1.
Significance of Margashirsha Amavasya
On this day, devotees observe fasts and worship Lord Krishna. Worshiping Goddess Lakshmi on the night of Amavasya is believed to bring happiness and prosperity to the household. Devotees chant Lord Krishna’s mantras and worship Aryama, the deity of ancestors, to bring peace to the souls of the departed. With the blessings of Lord Vishnu, ancestors can attain Moksha (salvation).
