Ashwin Amavasya

Ashwin Amavasya falls in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. It is popularly known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya or Mahalaya Amavasya. It is also known by the name of Pitra Visarjani Amavasya. This Amavasya is of great significance as performing Pitru rites and rituals on this day help forefathers attain peace and liberation. In other words, on this day Shradh Paksha is concluded and all ancestors return to Pitru Loka after blessing their sons, grandsons and family members. One should also perform charity and donation as well as feed Brahmins on this auspicious day.