Mahlaya amavasya 2025: In Hinduism, the celebration of Sharadiya Navratri i.e. Durga Puja is celebrated with great pomp and joy. This festival begins with Mahalaya. Mahalaya Amavasya is considered a symbol of the end of Pitru Paksha and the beginning of Durga Puja. According to the Panchang, this year Mahalaya Amavasya will be celebrated on 21 September 2025.

This day has special significance to pay tribute to the fathers. Also, in the Sanatan scriptures, on this date, Maa Durga leaves Kailash mountain to arrive on earth and Mata Rani arrives on earth. In such a situation, let us know when Mahalaya Amavasya is and what is its importance.

This is Mahalaya Amavasya 2025 Muhurta

Mahalaya Amavasya Tithi starts – 21 September 2025, 12.16 in the morning

Mahalaya Amavasya Tithi ends – 22 September 2025, morning 1.23

Qutup muhurt

Rauhin Muhurta – 12:38 pm – 01:27 in the afternoon

PM period – 01:27 – noon 03:53

What is Mahalaya

According to astrologers, Mahalaya is made up of two words. This is a Sanskrit word. Mahalaya- Maha and Alaya are made up of two words. Maha means residence and Alaya means the place of Goddess.

Which means the great residence of the Goddess. On the day of Mahalaya, Mother Goddess comes to the earth from Shivlok. It is believed that on the day of Mahalaya, fathers are farewell and Mother Durga arrives.

According to the scriptures, on the day of Mahalaya, the mother comes to the earth with departure from her family. On this day, the eye of the mother’s idol is prepared. On this day, the idol of Maa Durga is fulfilled. Mahalaya is heard in Bengal on this day. In which the songs and Rabindranath music of the goddess are sung.

What is the importance of Mahalaya in Sanatan Dharma

The importance of Mahalaya is of great importance in Sanatan Dharma. The festival of Mahalaya has a very special significance for the people of Bengal. This festival is heard in Brahma Muhurta. From the day of Mahalaya, the enthusiasm of Durga Puja is seen in Bengal. On the day of Mahalaya, Brahmana food and donations are made etc.

All their ancestors are offered on this day. On this day, by offering ancestor, Pitra’s grace always remains on the family. Mother Durga was born by Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar to defeat the demon King Mahishasura. Since then, Maa Durga is worshiped during the time of Navratri.

Take these remedies on Mahalaya Amavasya

On the day of Mahalaya Amavasya, worship the ancestors and feed the poor people.

Donate lamps at night, it makes it easier for fathers to return to their folk.

It is believed that the ancestors will be pleased with this and their blessings will always remain.