Kartik Amavasya is one of the most spiritually significant days in the Hindu calendar. On this day, devotees take holy dips in the Ganges and other sacred rivers, perform donations, and worship Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu. It is believed that bathing and giving on this day cleanses sins, brings positive energy, and multiplies spiritual merit. Ancestor offerings and Pind Daan are also performed to honor forefathers.

Kartik Amavasya 2025 Details

• Date & Time: October 20, starting from 3:44 PM and lasting until 5:54 PM.

• Auspicious Yogas:

  • Vishkumbha Yoga until 3:16 PM

  • Preeti Yoga after Vishkumbha

  • Abhijit Muhurta: 11:43 AM – 12:28 PM

  • Amrit Kaal: 3:51 PM – 5:38 PM

Snan-Daan and Donations

Bathing in a holy river and donating during Kartik Amavasya is considered highly auspicious. These acts purify the mind, increase spiritual merit, and bring peace and prosperity. Performing puja or offering to the needy during this time amplifies the benefits manifold.

This Kartik Amavasya, devotees are encouraged to take a sacred dip, offer donations, and perform rituals to gain maximum spiritual blessings.