Sun Sep 21 07:50:00 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Families to Observe Sarvapitra Moksha Amavasya, Honoring Ancestors and Seeking Blessings
**[City, State] –** On Sunday, September 21, 2025, families around the world will observe Sarvapitra Moksha Amavasya, the culminating day of the sacred Pitru Paksha fortnight dedicated to honoring and remembering ancestors. This Amavasya, also known as Amavasya Shraddha, is believed to open the doors to liberation for departed souls and shower blessings upon their living descendants.
According to Hindu scriptures, performing Shraddha rituals on this day is particularly auspicious, especially for those whose exact dates of passing are unknown. The day offers a chance to collectively appease all ancestors, particularly those who passed away on Amavasya, Chaturdashi, or Purnima tithis, and those whose death anniversaries have been forgotten.
The scriptures highlight three sacred periods for performing pind daan (offering rice balls) and tarpan (offering water mixed with sesame seeds): Kutup muhurat (11:50 am – 12:38 pm), Rohina muhurat (12:38 pm – 01:27 pm), and Aparahna kaal (01:27 pm – 03:53 pm). These periods, known as Parvan Kaal, are considered ideal for honoring ancestors with devotion and purity.
It is believed that observing these rituals helps families remove “Pitru Dosha” – ancestral debt or karmic burden – and receive divine protection, prosperity, and inner peace.
In West Bengal, this day is observed as Mahalaya Amavasya, marking the beginning of the grand Durga Puja and Navratri celebrations. It is believed that Goddess Durga descends to Earth on this day, blessing devotees and joining their prayers for their forefathers.
Beyond pind daan and tarpan, the observance of Sarvapitra Moksha Amavasya includes Brahman bhoj (feeding Brahmins and the needy), charity (daan) in the form of clothes and food, and prayer and meditation, particularly chanting mantras like “Om Pitrubhyo Swadha Namah” to bring peace to the departed.
The belief is that during Pitru Paksha, the souls of ancestors draw closer to Earth, and offering Shraddha on Amavasya not only helps them find peace but also ensures the family receives their blessings.
“When the Pitras are content, the gods are pleased; when the gods are pleased, all beings are blessed,” scriptures remind us.
Sarvapitra Moksha Amavasya is more than a ritual; it is a bridge of remembrance and gratitude, a way of keeping the eternal bond between generations alive. It encourages families to offer prayers with a pure heart, inviting peace to ancestors and harmony into their own lives. The Amavasya Tithi begins at 12:16 am on September 21, 2025, and ends at 01:23 am on September 22, 2025.
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