Jyestha Amavasya 2025: Celebrate Bhaumvati Amavasya with Powerful Rituals for Pitra Shanti & Shani Jayanti

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Ayodhya  : The upcoming Jyestha Amavasya holds immense spiritual and astrological significance, and this year, it brings with it both curiosity and confusion—especially regarding its correct date and name. Will it be observed as Somvati Amavasya or Bhaumvati Amavasya? Should rituals be performed on May 26 or May 27? Let’s decode the timing and meaning behind this sacred new moon day.

Why  Is Spiritually Important

Jyestha Amavasya, also known as Jeth Amavasya, is revered across India as one of the most auspicious days for performing Pitra Tarpan, charity, and bathing in the holy Ganga. The day is also associated with Shani Jayanti, as it is believed to mark the birth of Lord Shani (Saturn). This rare combination of rituals and celestial energy makes Jyestha Amavasya particularly potent for those seeking to remove Pitra Dosh, please their ancestors, and gain blessings of peace and prosperity.

Importance of Pitra Tarpan on Jyestha Amavasya

This day is widely known as a powerful opportunity to perform ancestral offerings (Pitra Tarpan). According to Hindu scriptures, performing rituals on this day can help liberate the souls of ancestors and bring an end to generations of Pitra Dosh (ancestral karmic debt). Families suffering from repeated hardships, financial problems, or emotional unrest are advised to offer tarpan, sesame seeds, and water to their forefathers during this Amavasya.

Why People Are Confused About the Date This Year

Every year, the date of Jyestha Amavasya is determined based on tithi (Hindu lunar calendar date), not just the Gregorian calendar. This year, devotees and astrologers are divided between May 26 and May 27.

As per Rishikesh Panchang, the Amavasya tithi begins at 10:54 AM on Monday, May 26, and continues until 8:30 AM on Tuesday, May 27. According to Udayatithi (sunrise-based tithi calculation), which is widely followed for religious observances, Amavasya will fall on May 27.

Bhaumvati Amavasya or Somvati? Here’s What It Will Be Called

The name of Amavasya changes based on the weekday on which it falls:

  • Somvati Amavasya occurs when Amavasya falls on a Monday.

  • Bhaumvati Amavasya occurs when it falls on a Tuesday.

Since the Udayatithi-based Amavasya falls on Tuesday, May 27, this year’s Jyestha Amavasya will be celebrated as Bhaumvati Amavasya.

This distinction is more than semantic. Bhaumvati Amavasya is considered extremely auspicious for removing obstacles, performing Shani-related remedies, and beginning new ventures free from malefic planetary influences.

Significance of Shani Jayanti on Jyestha Amavasya

Shani Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Shani, is also celebrated on this Amavasya. Devotees worship Lord Shani to seek relief from Shani Dosha and to invite balance, discipline, and justice into their lives.

On this day, it is customary to:

  • Visit Shani temples, especially those with Navagraha shrines.

  • Offer mustard oil, black sesame seeds, and black clothes to Shani Dev.

  • Light lamps using mustard oil under Peepal trees or near Shani idols.

Many believe that chanting Shani mantras like “Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah” on this day can reduce the malefic impact of Sade Sati and Shani Mahadasha.

Other Rituals to Perform on Bhaumvati Amavasya

Aside from Pitra Tarpan and Shani Puja, this Amavasya is also favorable for:

  • Charity: Donate clothes, food, and essentials to the poor and needy.

  • Ganga Snan: Take a ritual dip in sacred rivers to wash away sins and bad karma.

  • Lakshmi Narayan Worship: Pray to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu for wealth, harmony, and abundance.

  • Fasting: Many devotees observe a day-long fast and break it only after performing puja in the evening.

Timing and Muhurat for Rituals

Here’s the detailed timing for those planning to perform rituals:

  • Amavasya Begins: 10:54 AM on Monday, May 26, 2025

  • Amavasya Ends: 8:30 AM on Tuesday, May 27, 2025

  • Best Time for Pitra Tarpan & Shani Puja: Early morning on May 27, preferably during Brahma Muhurat and before 8:30 AM.

Conclusion: Celebrate Jyestha Amavasya on May 27 as Bhaumvati Amavasya

This year, mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 27, 2025, as the definitive date for observing Jyestha Amavasya. With its alignment to Bhaumvati Amavasya, Shani Jayanti, and Pitra Tarpan rituals, this day offers a rare convergence of cosmic opportunities. Whether you wish to seek ancestral blessings, perform remedies for planetary afflictions, or simply purify your karmic slate, Bhaumvati Amavasya is a day not to be missed.

Engage in rituals with full devotion, follow the correct muhurat, and experience the powerful energy shift this Amavasya promises.

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