Bhadrapada Amavasya 2025: Importance of Bhadrapada Amavasya, why is it called Kush and Pithori, do 10 surefire measures
Bhadrapada amavasya ke upay: Bhadrapada Amavasya, also known as Pithori Amavasya and Kush Grihawari Amavasya, has a special significance in Hinduism. This year, this date will be on both 22 and 23 August 2025 days and this time is considered important for different works. This Amavasya has special significance of worship of Shani Dev due to falling on Saturday. Measures can also be taken to avoid Saturn’s half -century and dhaya.Also Read: Do these special measures on Shani Amavasya, special benefits will be available with every device
Importance of Bhadrapada Amavasya: This Amavasya comes before Pitrupaksha, so on this day the ancestors get peace, shraddh and pindadan. According to religious beliefs, all the sorrows of life are removed by bathing, fasting and worshiping on this day.
Why do ‘Kush Grihawani’ and ‘Pithori’ Amavasya: This Amavasya is known by two different names, and both have their own special significance:
Kush Housewife Amavasya: On this day, Kush grass is collected for all religious works and rituals performed throughout the year. Kush grass is considered very sacred and its use is mandatory in worship. Since Kush is ‘eclipse’ or gathered on this day, it is called Kush Grihawari Amavasya.
Pithori Amavasya: This Amavasya is laid by women, especially mothers, for the long life and prosperity of the child. On this day, mothers worship 64 Yoginis including Goddess Durga by making round laddus of flour. Hence it is called Pithori Amavasya.Also Read: Bhadrapada Amavasya 2025: On both 22 and 23 August, Bhadrapada Amavasya will be on both days, know what day to do
10 Surefire remedies on Bhadrapada Amavasya: Taking some special measures on this auspicious day brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life:
1. Shraddha and Tarpan of ancestors: On this day, the ancestors give peace to their soul by offering and pindadan.
2. Worship of Peepal: Peepal tree is considered to be the abode of the gods. Worship the Peepal tree on this day and offer water.
3. Light the lamp: In the evening, light a lamp under the Peepal tree and at the main gate of the house for the ancestors.
4. Ganga Bath: If possible, take a bath in a holy river, especially the Ganges.
5. Dan and charity: After bathing, donate grains, clothes and food to the needy.
6. Food to cow: On this day, feeding the cow or food is considered very virtuous.
7. Kaal Sarp Dosha Prevention: If there is Kaal Sarp Dosha in the horoscope, then worship it to prevent it on this day.
8. Worship of Shani Dev: Since this Amavasya is on Saturday, worshiping Shani Dev on this day is particularly fruitful.
9. Food to ants: Pitra dosha is removed by feeding ants to ants.
10. Food to the poor: On this day, the ancestors are pleased by giving food to the poor and Brahmins.
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