Pithori Vrat 2025 – Date, Time and Significance
Pithori Vrat is a sacred Hindu observance performed mainly by married women for the well being, prosperity, and longevity of their children and family. It falls on Amavasya Tithi of the Bhadrapada month.
Date and Muhurat
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
Pithori Vrat Pradosh Muhurat: 06:03 PM to 08:17 PM
Duration: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
Amavasya Tithi Begins: 11:55 AM on August 22, 2025
Amavasya Tithi Ends: 11:35 AM on August 23, 2025
This day also coincides with Bhadrapada Amavasya, making it highly auspicious for performing Shradh, Pitru Tarpan, and charity along with the traditional Pithori Vrat rituals.
—
Rituals of Pithori Vrat
Devotees worship Goddess Durga and offer prayers to 60 Pithoris (forms of Devi).
Women observe a fast (vrat) and prepare traditional offerings.
Pitru tarpan and feeding of Brahmins or needy people is also considered auspicious.
—
Vedic Insight – Link with Sayana and Uttana Ekadashi
Amavasya has special significance in the Vedic calendar as it is a time to connect with ancestors and seek their blessings.
Sayana Ekadashi (Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi): Marks the beginning of Chaturmasya, the four month period when Lord Vishnu is believed to enter Yoga Nidra. From this day auspicious functions are paused and spiritual disciplines are emphasized.
Uttana Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla Ekadashi): Marks the awakening of Lord Vishnu from Yoga Nidra. From this day all auspicious ceremonies begin again.
Pithori Amavasya falls between Sayana Ekadashi and Uttana Ekadashi. During this phase, Amavasya days become important for Pitru Tarpan and Devi worship, ensuring balance in family and ancestral harmony.
—
Why is it called Kaushi Amavasya
Bhadrapada Amavasya is also known as Kaushi Amavasya. The name comes from the word Kaush (Kusha grass) which is a sacred element in all Vedic rituals.
Kusha grass is regarded as the body hair of Lord Vishnu and is used in yajna, homa, shradh, and other samskaras.
During Chaturmasya (from Sayana Ekadashi till Uttana Ekadashi) plucking of Kusha grass is avoided, as it is seen as disturbing the cosmic rest of Lord Vishnu.
On Kaushi Amavasya, the restriction is lifted and people are allowed to pluck fresh Kusha. This grass is then consecrated for upcoming rituals, especially for Pitru Paksha Shradh.
Thus, this Amavasya carries the dual importance of Pithori Vrat (for Devi and family prosperity) and Kaushi Amavasya (for the sacred renewal of ritual grass used in Vedic rites).
—
✨ On this sacred Pithori and Kaushi Amavasya, may Goddess Durga and Lord Vishnu bless every household with happiness, prosperity, and ancestral blessings.