Kartik Amavasya 2025: Auspicious Time, Worship Methods, and Spiritual Significance

Kartik Amavasya, the new moon day of the Kartik month, is considered highly significant in Sanatan Dharma. While Diwali was celebrated yesterday, the Kartik Amavasya, which began yesterday, continues today. This day is especially important for rituals like bathing in holy rivers, donating, and performing puja. Worshiping Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Krishna on this day is believed to bring spiritual purification and eternal merit.

Kartik Amavasya 2025 Tithi and Muhurat

• Tithi Start: October 20, 2025, at 3:44 PM

• Tithi End: October 21, 2025, at 5:54 PM

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

Puja Vidhi (Worship Method)

Wake up early and take a holy bath in a river, pond, or reservoir.

Offer prayers to the Sun God.

Immerse sesame seeds in water for purification.

Recite the Navagraha Stotra to appease the nine planets.

Chant the Vishnu Sahasranama for blessings.

Perform Shivalinga abhishekam with honey.

Worship Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Krishna, and Tulsi for prosperity and spiritual growth.

Significance of Kartik Amavasya

Kartik Amavasya marks the transition from darkness to light and is a day for spiritual purification. According to the Mahabharata (Shanti Parva), Lord Krishna himself favored this day. Performing Tarpan (ancestral offerings) and making donations on this day is considered highly auspicious, helping cleanse sins and gain blessings for prosperity and well-being.