Vaisakh Amavasya is the bright fortnight when there is no moon in the sky at night. This event occurs during the Hindu month of Vaishakh and is considered the auspicious day to honor one’s ancestors by performing Pind daan and Pitru puja. This year, Vaisakh Amavasya will be on the 27th of April, 2025.

Let’s deep dive into what Vaisakh Amavasya is, its significance in Hindu mythology, and also some remedies to overcome the moon’s negative effects in one’s Kundali during this time:

Vaisakh Amavasya: Significance in Hindu Mythology.

Vaisakh is the second month of the Hindu year. According to Hindu beliefs, Treta yuga began this month, which increases the importance of Vaisakh Amavasya tenfold.

During this time, people perform charity, astrological remedies for whoever has Kaal Sarp Dosha in their kundalini, and honor their ancestors.

It is also believed that during this time, our ancestors visited earth and came to households and to please them, different types of foods and offerings are made. In addition, Shani Jayanti is also celebrated on the same day in South India.

Typically, this time is not considered good for performing any king of auspicious activity or ritual like Griha Pravesh, Mundan, Marriage, Engagement, and, so on. It’s because the moon is in the waning phase and it is the most unlucky time for the people whose moon is positioned poorly in their natal birth chart.

However, the day is considered shubh for performing religious rites like bathing in the holy waters of Ganga, conducting Dhawan feeding the brahmins, making charity and donations, or performing Pitru puja or Pind daan.

Now let’s have a look at some of the stories that surround Vaisakh Amavasya:

The Story Of Peepal Tree

It’s that once upon a time there was a poor woman who used to worship the Peepal tree on the day of Vaisakh Amavasya. She used to offer water and prayers to it. Seeing her devotion, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Krishna, who are believed to be the abodes entrapped in the Peepal tree, felt pleased. They blessed the woman with eternal happiness and prosperity.

The peepal tree is considered sacred in Hinduism and on the day of Vaisakh Amavasya, worshipping the tree can bless you with bundles of happiness, wisdom, and everlasting abundance.

The Story Of A Hungry Brahmin

Once there was a Brahmin who was suffering from extreme poverty and hunger. He decided to end his life due to these problems. However, on the day of Vaisakh Amavasya, he went to the temple and prayed to Lord Shiva for his suffering. Our beloved Lord Shiva moved by his prayer, appeared in his dream, and was told to perform rituals and donate food to the needy. Following what he was asked to do with devotion, the Brahmin experienced a sudden change in his fortune and he no longer had to face such problems of poverty or hunger in his future life. So, this story teaches us the importance of Daan Puna and the selfless service to be done on Vaisakh Amavasya.

People who have Moon Dosha in their kundalis are greatly impacted during this phase of time. Their mood, emotions, and feelings are deeply affected; they won’t feel well and can lack bodily energy in them on this particular day. One should offer water to the moon in the evening after sighting and worshipping Lord Shiva. Only the Lord Shiva can protect the persons who have moon dosha in their kundalis.

Here are some additional remedies to counteract the downfall effects of Vaisakh Amavasya time on their natal birth chart.

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Do Pitra Tarpan

Pitra Tarpan is done to please one’s ancestors. So, to become safe from the malefic effects of Chandra Dosha, offer black sesame seeds and water to your ancestors during this time and chant Mantra "ॐ पितृ देवाय नमः."

Observe Fast

Fast on this particular day as it purifies your soul. Eat only Sattvik khana such as milk, curd, and fruits to observe the fast rightly.

Wear MoonStone Bracelet

Wear a spiritual accessory that has a moonstone, such as the Moonstone bracelet. The bracelet will exalt the planet Moon and is beneficial for natives to have the moon in the 1st house, 5th house, and 9th house of the horoscope.

Light Diya In Front Of Moon Idol

It’s also beneficial to light a diya in front of the silver idol or the image of the moon. Offer white flowers too and chant Chandra moon mantras like "ॐ सोम सोमाय नमः" and "ॐ चंद्राय नमः."

Perform Chandra Graha Shanti Puja

People also do a special Chandra Graha Shanti Puja to appease the moon on the day of Vaisakh Amavasya. White flowers, sandalwood paste, and kheer are offered to the moon.

The Gist

So, these were some of the highlights of the Vaisakh Amavasya: its rituals, stories, and remedies one must do to neutralize the bad effects of Chandra dosha on Kundali.

Worship the Moon, offer Jal, and pray with pure intentions always, for it will please the deity, for any information on Vaisakh Amavasya, get connected with pandit.com. The honorable Pt. Rahul Kaushl, has a bundle of wisdom on how you must perform Pitru puja and remedies to calm down Chandra Dosha.