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Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2024 falls on October 2, marking an auspicious day for performing Shradh and Pind Daan for ancestors. This year, it coincides with a solar eclipse, making it even more significant. Learn about the remedies, rituals, and Vastu tips to maximise the blessings from your ancestors.
Published: 01 Oct 2024 09:01:AM
Gaya: Foreign devotees perform ‘pind daan’ rituals during the Pitru Paksha, at Devghat, in Gaya district, Bihar, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (PTI Photo)
Mumbai: In Hindu tradition, Sarva Pitru Amavasya holds immense significance as it is dedicated to paying homage to ancestors (Pitras). Observed annually on the Amavasya (new moon) of the Ashwin month, this day is particularly reserved for performing rites such as Pind Daan and Tarpan for ancestors whose death anniversaries are unknown, or whose Shradh could not be performed earlier. It is known as the Amavasya for all ancestors.
This year, Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2024 is especially noteworthy as it coincides with the final solar eclipse of the year. Many are curious about whether performing Shradh during the eclipse is auspicious.
Conclusion of Pitru Paksha
Sarva Pitru Amavasya marks the conclusion of Pitru Paksha, a 15-day period devoted to ancestral rites. This day is seen as the most potent for performing Tarpan, Shradh, and Pind Daan. Any remedies (Upay) performed on this day are believed to bring immense blessings, as the ancestors’ grace helps remove various obstacles from one’s life.
Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2024 Date & Time
According to the Hindu calendar (Panchang), Sarva Pitru Amavasya in 2024 begins at 9:40 PM on October 1 and ends at 2:19 PM on October 2. It is also known as Mokshadayini Amavasya, and per the Udaya Tithi, the Amavasya is observed on October 2, 2024.
Remedies for Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2024
Fulfilment of Unfulfilled Desires
Making offerings on Sarva Pitru Amavasya can bring about the fulfilment of long-pending desires. Offering a sesame karshul (ladle) at a temple is highly beneficial. Additionally, feeding laddoos to crows, cows, and dogs while keeping your wishes in mind is believed to bring blessings and help fulfil unfulfilled desires.
Offering | Whom to Offer | Ritual Significance |
| Sesame Ladle (karshul) | Temple | Brings blessings and peace from ancestors |
| Laddoo | Crow, Cow, Dog | Helps in fulfilling unfulfilled desires |
Importance of Direction in Vastu
According to Vastu Shastra, the northeast direction is sacred and is considered the abode of the gods. On Sarva Pitru Amavasya, offering prayers to ancestors and lighting a lamp in this direction is essential. This ritual helps maintain positivity in the household and ensures prosperity, increases wealth and strengthens financial stability.
Direction | Action | Benefit |
| Northeast | Light a lamp | Ensures happiness, prosperity, and financial stability |
Light a Ghee Lamp in Front of Goddess Lakshmi
While Sarva Pitru Amavasya is a day to honour ancestors, it is also an opportunity to receive blessings from the deities. Lighting a ghee lamp in front of Goddess Lakshmi and chanting her mantra 108 times on this day can help alleviate financial crises and bring peace. Additionally, chanting the Tulsi mantra 21 times with a basil rosary enhances the benefits further.
Mantra | Number of Chants | Purpose |
| Lakshmi Mantra | 108 times | Financial relief and abundance |
| Tulsi Mantra | 21 times | Peace and prosperity |
Sarva Pitru Amavasya is not just a day to remember and express gratitude to ancestors, but it is also a powerful occasion for performing remedies that can remove obstacles, fulfil desires, and bring prosperity. By offering food to animals, lighting lamps in the northeast, and invoking Goddess Lakshmi, one can harness the spiritual energy of this day for personal and familial well-being.
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