Margashirsha Amavasya 2023: Date, Time, Shubh Muhurat, And All You Need To Know

Donating on Amavasya fulfills all desires. Margashirsha Amavasya is considered a day to honour ancestors.

Margashirsha Amavasya 2023

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Margashirsha Amavasya 2023: The month of Margashirsha began on November 28, 2023. Taking a holy bath, especially on the full moon and new moon days, is considered highly beneficial during the month of Margashirsha. Donating on Amavasya fulfills all desires. Margashirsha Amavasya is considered a day to honour ancestors.

It is believed that performing Tarpan (offering water), and Pindadan (offering food) on this day brings peace to the souls of ancestors and facilitates their liberation. Margashirsha Amavasya in 2023 will be the last new moon of the year. Let's explore the date, auspicious timings, and significance of Margashirsha Amavasya.

Margashirsha Amavasya 2023 Date:

Margashirsha Amavasya falls on December 12, 2023. This Amavasya is called Bhauvatika as it occurs on a Tuesday. Performing Pitru Puja (ancestor worship) on Tuesday helps one get rid of ancestral debts. Worshiping Lord Hanuman and the deity Mangal on this day also alleviates Mangal Dosha.

Margashirsha Amavasya 2023 Muhurat:

According to the Panchang, Margashirsha Amavasya will begin at 6:24 AM on December 12, 2023, and conclude at 5:01 AM on December 13, 2023.

• Bathing Muhurat - 05:14 AM to 06:09 AM
• Pitru Puja - 11:54 AM to 12:35 PM

Significance of Margashirsha Amavasya:

According to religious scriptures, during the Sat Yuga, the gods commenced the year on the first day of Margashirsha month. The Vishnu Purana states that fasting, bathing, and donating on this Amavasya bring contentment to ancestors, as well as to Brahma, Indra, Surya, Agni, animals, birds, and all living beings. It is said that, just as Diwali is celebrated by worshiping Goddess Lakshmi on Kartik Amavasya, worshiping Goddess Lakshmi on Margashirsha Amavasya is considered auspicious.

Benefits of Margashirsha Amavasya Puja:

People with Pitru Dosha in their birth chart or those facing difficulties in having progeny should observe the fast of Margashirsha Amavasya. This observance is believed to bring financial, mental, and physical benefits. Additionally, taking a bath with the roots of the Tulsi plant on this day is recommended, as it pleases Lord Krishna.