Mahalaya Amavasya 2024 will be marked on October 2. This is an important day for religious Hindus as it marks the last day of Pitru Paksha. Also known as Shraddha Tithi Amavasya or Sarva Pitru Amavasya, this day is dedicated to remembering our ancestors and offering them homage with prayers, puja and by observing Mahalaya Amavasya vrat. The ritual is also known as Durga Puja Mahalaya as devotees also begin preparations for the annual festival of Durga Puja. As we prepare to commemorate Mahalaya Amavasya 2024, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Mahalaya Amavasya and more. Mahalaya 2024 Date and Devi Paksha First Day Significance: From Listening to 'Mahishasura Mardini' by Birendra Krishna Bhadra to Preparations for Durga Puja, All You Need To Know.

When is Mahalaya Amavasya 2024?

Mahalaya Amavasya 2024 will be celebrated on October 2. This marks the end of the 15-day period of Pitru Paksha, which is dedicated to remembering the ancestors who have passed on, offering prayers in their memory and seeking their moksha. The Amavasya Tithi for Mahalaya Amavasya 2024 begins at 09:39 pm on October 1, 2024, and will go on till 12:18 am on October 3, 2024.

When Is Mahalaya Amavasya Tithi?

Amavasya Tithi Begins - 09:39 PM on October 1, 2024

Amavasya Tithi Ends - 12:18 AM on October 3, 2024

What Is Sarva Pitru Amavasya Time?

Amavasya Shraddha on Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Kutup Muhurat - 12:03 PM to 12:51 PM

Duration - 00 Hours 48 Mins

Rohina Muhurat - 12:51 PM to 01:39 PM

Duration - 00 Hours 48 Mins

Aparahna Kaal - 01:39 PM to 04:02 PM

Duration - 02 Hours 23 Mins

Significance of Mahalaya Amavasya

The entire period of Pitru Paksha is dedicated to remembering the deceased and conducting Shrardh Puja on the tithi of their death to seek their moksha. However, if someone is unable to offer shradh on all the tithis of the deceased, they can offer their prayers on the date of Mahalaya Amavasya. The observance of Pitru Paksha Shraddh is conducted either in Kutup Muhurat and Rohina Muhurat or till Aparahna Kala gets over. Tarpan (तर्पण) is done at the end of the Shraddha. Mahalaya 2024 Wishes and Wallpapers: Share Subho Mahalaya Messages, Heartwarming Greetings, Maa Durga Photos and HD Images To Mark the Arrival of Goddess Durga.

It is customary to offer food to the needy and remember the dead on this auspicious day. Many people also observe a stringent Mahalaya Amavasya fast on this day. It is interesting to note that the same time of Mahalaya Amavasya is celebrated as the beginning of Navratri or Durga Puja celebration in West Bengal.

(Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on beliefs and legends only. Before applying any information in real life, consult the concerned expert.)

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