Mauni Amavasya 2025: 28 or 29 January, when is Mauni Amavasya? Know the exact date and auspicious time

Mauni Amavasya 2025: Mauni Amavasya has special significance in Hindu religion. The new moon day of Magh month, which is called Mauni Amavasya, is dedicated to the ancestors and Lord Vishnu. Bathing in the Ganges, donating and doing virtuous deeds on this day provide special benefits. This year there is confusion regarding the date of Mauni Amavasya. Some people are celebrating it on 28th January and some on 29th January. According to information received from a media report, to remove this confusion, the famous astrologer of Ujjain, Anand Bhardwaj has given information about the exact date and auspicious time.

When will Mauni Amavasya be celebrated?

Let us tell you that according to the Vedic calendar, the Amavasya date of Krishna Paksha of Magh month will start on 28 January 2025 at 7:35 pm and will end on 29 January 2025 at 6:05 pm. According to Udaya Tithi, Mauni Amavasya will be celebrated on 29 January. Devotees have been suggested to take bath, charity and worship in the morning on this day.

Importance of Shraddha and Tarpan on Mauni Amavasya

Let us tell you that taking bath in Ganga or other holy rivers on Mauni Amavasya destroys sins and attains salvation. On this day, Shraddha, Tarpan and Pind Daan have special significance for the peace of the ancestors. According to religious belief, ancestors come to meet their descendants on the day of Amavasya. In such a situation, one gets the blessings of the ancestors by offering tarpan and pind daan. Also, by providing food to Brahmins and the poor on this day, one attains virtue.

What to do on the day of Mauni Amavasya?

• Take bath in holy rivers: Take bath in Ganga or any other holy river.
• Worship Lord Vishnu and Mother Ganga: Worship Lord Vishnu and Mother Ganga methodically.
• Observe the fast of silence: Observing the fast of silence on this day provides mental peace and spiritual strength.
• Donate: Donate food, clothes, money to the needy.
• Offer water to the Sun: Offer water to the Sun God in the morning and seek his blessings.
• Remember the ancestors: Recite the mantra 'Om Pitru Devataai Namah:' 11 times.

However, the day of Mauni Amavasya is very important from religious and spiritual point of view. On this day, one gets virtuous benefits by taking holy bath, donating and fasting. Also, one receives blessings from the ancestors. This year Mauni Amavasya is on 29th January, so complete all religious activities from morning to evening.

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