Vaishakh Amavasya 2025: Date, Auspicious Timings, and the Significance of Donation

Vaishakh Amavasya, also known as Darsh Amavasya, is a significant day in the Hindu calendar dedicated to ancestor worship and charitable activities. Falling in the month of Vaishakh (April-May), it holds deep spiritual importance. In 2025, Vaishakh Amavasya will be observed on Sunday, April 27th.

The auspicious timings for performing rituals and donations on this day in Udaipur, Rajasthan are:

• Amavasya Tithi Begins: April 27, 2025, at 04:49 AM
• Amavasya Tithi Ends: April 28, 2025, at 01:00 AM
• Brahma Muhurat (for bathing and donation): April 27, 2025, from 04:11 AM to 04:51 AM
• Abhijit Muhurat: April 27, 2025, from 12:12 PM to 01:03 PM

Importance of Donation on Vaishakh Amavasya:

Amavasya is generally considered an opportune time for charity and donation. Performing acts of kindness on this day is believed to bring immense spiritual merit and blessings. On Vaishakh Amavasya, the significance of donation is further amplified.

Donating to the needy and underprivileged is a key ritual. It is believed that offerings made with sincerity on this day reach one’s ancestors, bringing them peace and satisfaction. Various items can be donated, each with its own significance:

• Food (Anna Daan): Donating grains, cooked meals, or dry rations is considered highly virtuous and is believed to appease ancestors.
• Clothes (Vastra Daan): Offering new or gently used clothes to those in need provides comfort and is seen as an act of great kindness.
• Water (Jal Daan): Providing drinking water, especially during the hot summer months, is a noble deed.
• Sesame Seeds (Til Daan): Donating black sesame seeds is considered auspicious for mitigating negative planetary influences.
• Oil (Sarson ka Tel): Donating mustard oil is believed to please Lord Shani and bring peace to ancestors.
• Money (Dhan Daan): Financial contributions to the needy or charitable organizations are also highly valued.

In addition to these traditional donations, one can also consider donating essential items like hygiene kits, blankets, or school supplies.

By engaging in acts of charity on Vaishakh Amavasya, individuals not only honor their ancestors but also contribute to the well-being of society and earn spiritual merit. It is a day to embody compassion and generosity.