- September 5, 2025
Mahalaya Paksha is a significant period for expressing gratitude to our ancestors. It’s believed that during this time, ancestors, or pithrus, descend to Earth to accept the tharpana and shraadha we offer and feel content.
Mahalaya Paksha refers to the 15-day waning phase of the moon leading up to the new moon (Amavasya) in the Tamil month of Purattasi. During this time, offering tharpana and shraadha to ancestors and performing charitable acts is considered highly auspicious, as it is believed to secure their blessings.
| Date | Day | Thithi (Lunar Day) | Significance | Shraadha Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 – 09 – 2025 | Monday | Prathama | Financial gain | |
| 09 – 09 – 2025 | Tuesday | Dvitiya | Blessings for progeny | |
| 10 – 09 – 2025 | Wednesday | Trithiya | Finding a desired spouse | |
| 11 – 09 – 2025 | Thursday | Chathurthi | Removal of enemies | |
| 12 – 09 – 2025 | Friday | Panchami – Sashti | Mahabarani | Accumulation of wealth and property; increased fame (two lunar days on a single day) |
| 13 – 09 – 2025 | Saturday | Sapthami | Attaining a leadership position | |
| 14 – 09 – 2025 | Sunday | Ashtami | Mathyashtami | Gaining good intellect |
| 15 – 09 – 2025 | Monday | Navami | Vyatipada – Avidhava Navami | Finding a good life partner, daughter, daughter-in-law, or granddaughter |
| 16 – 09 – 2025 | Tuesday | Dasami | Fulfillment of desires | |
| 17 – 09 – 2025 | Wednesday | Ekadasi | First day of Purattasi month | Growth in knowledge (especially Vedic studies) |
| 18 – 09 – 2025 | Thursday | Dwadasi | Sanyastha Mahalayam | Accumulation of gold |
| 19 – 09 – 2025 | Friday | Trayodasi | Gajachhaya | Wealth, long life, good health, progeny, good intellect, agricultural prosperity (including cattle), and economic independence |
| 20 – 09 – 2025 | Saturday | Chathurdasi | Sasthra Hatha Mahalayam | Benefits for future generations |
| 21 – 09 – 2025 | Sunday | Amavasya | Sarva Mahalaya Amavasya | Attaining all the above benefits, and more importantly, the path to heaven |
| 22 – 09 – 2025 | Monday | Prathama | Ancestors are satisfied (general) |
During Mahalaya Paksha, tharpana can be offered not only to parents and grandparents but also to:
These individuals are known as Karunika Pithrus.
Mahalaya Paksha is not just a spiritual duty; it is a form of worship that contributes to the prosperity and peace of our lineage. Remembering our ancestors and performing tharpana, shraadha, and charity during these days will help increase the good things in our lives.
வீட்டிலிருந்தே அனைத்து சமுதாயத்துக்குமான தர்ப்பணம் தேவையா? மகாளய கால தர்ப்பணம் வீட்டு வழக்கம் இல்லை சாஸ்திர நியதி. பித்ருக்கள் வீடு தேடி வந்தால் காலியாக திருப்ப அனுப்புவீங்களா?