According to the Hindu calendar, Darsha Amavasya, also known as the no-moon night, is celebrated in the month of Phalguna. This Amavasya is considered the most significant in Hindu culture according to the lunar-solar calendar. It plays a crucial role in attracting prosperity and blessings. On this day, rituals such as bathing in rivers, performing charity, and making offerings to ancestors, along with moon worship, hold great importance. It is believed that worshiping the moon on this day can fulfill every wish. Additionally, bathing in holy rivers and making donations and offerings to ancestors can help one attain freedom from Pitradoshas.

Darsha Amavasya Dates, Times, and Tithis

• January 29, 2025, Wednesday: Begins - 07:35 PM on Jan 28, Ends - 06:05 PM on Jan 29
• February 27, 2025, Thursday: Begins - 08:54 AM, Ends - 06:14 AM on Feb 28
• March 29, 2025, Saturday: Begins - 07:55 PM on Mar 28, Ends - 04:27 PM on Mar 29
• April 27, 2025, Sunday: Begins - 04:49 AM, Ends - 01:00 AM on Apr 28
• May 26, 2025, Monday: Begins - 12:11 PM, Ends - 08:31 AM on May 27
• May 27, 2025, Tuesday: Begins - 12:11 PM, Ends - 08:31 AM on May 27
• June 25, 2025, Wednesday: Begins - 06:59 PM on Jun 24, Ends - 04:00 PM on Jun 25
• July 24, 2025, Thursday: Begins - 02:28 AM, Ends - 12:40 AM on Jul 25
• August 22, 2025, Friday: Begins - 11:55 AM, Ends - 11:35 AM on Aug 23
• August 23, 2025, Saturday: Begins - 11:55 AM, Ends - 11:35 AM on Aug 23
• September 21, 2025, Sunday: Begins - 12:16 AM, Ends - 01:23 AM on Sep 22
• October 21, 2025, Tuesday: Begins - 03:44 PM on Oct 20, Ends - 05:54 PM on Oct 21
• November 19, 2025, Wednesday: Begins - 09:43 AM, Ends - 12:16 PM on Nov 20
• November 20, 2025, Thursday: Begins - 09:43 AM, Ends - 12:16 PM on Nov 20
• December 19, 2025, Friday: Begins - 04:59 AM, Ends - 07:12 AM on Dec 20

Importance of Darsha Amavasya

In astrology, the moon is linked to our thoughts and feelings. Worshiping the moon on Darsha Amavasya can help ease mental troubles. Fasting on this day makes the moon god happy. People with a weak moon in their horoscope should offer water after praying to the moon god. Amavasya is also a time for bathing, giving, and honoring ancestors. The month of Phalguna is special for Lord Krishna, and the Amavasya in this month is especially important. After bathing in a river, people remember their ancestors and follow rituals like Pinddaan and Tarpan. It is believed that these acts on Aghan Amavasya help free one from family troubles and bring happiness.

Darsha Amavasya Rituals

Darsha Amavasya rituals focus on Chandra Dev (the moon god). According to Vishnu Dharma Shastra, this day is great for honoring ancestors. It's a good time for shraadh ceremonies, giving sesame seeds, and other offerings. These rituals help remove sins and bring health, happiness, and good luck. The aim is to achieve Moksha (liberation).

• People worship the moon by chanting prayers, honoring deities, and performing rituals.
• Offering prayers and doing shraadh is very beneficial.
• Since negative energies are strong, some also perform special rituals to protect against evil.
• Goddess Kali is called upon for wealth and health.
• It's also a good time to perform Kal Sarpa Dosha rituals. Those with Pitru Dosha in their horoscope can do Tripindi Shradh to help reduce life’s delays and setbacks.

Darsha Amavasya Fasting Procedure

Fasting on Darsha Amavasya starts in the morning and ends when the moon is seen. After seeing the moon, people break their fast. They first take a bath and dress nicely for worship. Idols of Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu are honored. People read the Amavasya Vrat Katha and worship the Chandra Yantra for peace and prosperity.

Benefits of Darsha Amavasya Vrat

The moon governs our thoughts and emotions, and supports life. Therefore, worshiping the moon on Darsha Amavasya brings peace and joy. It helps lessen delays and setbacks in life. People also pray to the moon to break the cycle of birth and death and attract good fortune.

Fasting starts on the morning of Amavasya and ends after the moon is seen.

What to donate on Darsha Amavasya

On Darsha Amavasya, it is good to donate things like sesame seeds, firewood, blankets, warm clothes, sweets, shoes, slippers, black clothes, gold, lentils, ghee, land, flour, fruits, amla (Indian gooseberry), and sugar.