Sun Dec 01 02:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Margashirsha Amavasya: Auspicious No Moon Day to be Celebrated on December 1st
**New Delhi, India** – Hindus across the country will observe Margashirsha Amavasya, an auspicious No Moon Day, on Sunday, December 1st, 2024. This significant day, also known as Agahan Amavasya, is dedicated to performing Pitru Puja, a ritual honoring and seeking blessings for ancestors.
The Amavasya tithi, the period of the new moon, begins at 10:29 AM on November 30th and concludes at 11:50 AM on December 1st. Devotees will participate in various rituals throughout this period, including fasting, prayer, and charitable giving.
Specific practices for the day include performing puja to Lord Vishnu at a peepal tree, lighting a mustard oil diya to ward off negativity, conducting Pitru Tarpan (ancestor rituals) and feeding Brahmins, and taking a holy bath. Chanting mantras dedicated to Shani, Chandra, Shiva, and Vishnu is also encouraged. Donating food, clothing, and other necessities to those in need is considered a highly meritorious act.
Margashirsha Amavasya holds deep religious, spiritual, and astrological significance, linked to the moon’s influence on emotions and mental well-being. The day is believed to be particularly potent for mitigating negative influences and strengthening the connection with ancestors.
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