Amavasya date is considered very sacred in Hindu religion. In Hindu religion, the date of Amavasya falls on the fifteenth day of Krishna Paksha of every month. The Amavasya which falls on the dark fortnight of Magh month is called Mauni Amavasya. Mauni Amavasya is considered very sacred in Hindu religion. Taking bath and donating on Mauni Amavasya results in virtuous results.
When is Mauni Amavasya?
According to the Panchang, this year the date of Mauni Amavasya will start at 7:35 pm on January 28. This date will end the next day i.e. 29th January at 6:05 pm. In such a situation, Mauni Amavasya will be celebrated on 29th January. On the same day, Mauni Amavasya fast will also be observed and second nectar bath will also be taken in Mahakumbh.
Importance of Mauni Amavasya
Mauni Amavasya is also called Maghi or Magh Amavasya. This day has special significance, because on this day people observe a fast of silence and offer prayers to their ancestors. According to religious belief, offering offerings to ancestors on this day brings peace to their souls and brings their blessings. Apart from this, it is also believed that observing a fast of silence on this day brings success in work and happiness in life. Not only this, by offering offerings and donations to ancestors on this day, one also gets relief from planetary defects.
Relationship of bathing in Ganga with churning of ocean
Bathing in Ganga is considered very sacred in Hindu religion. According to beliefs, by taking a bath in the Ganges, a person’s biggest sins are washed away. According to mythology, the sanctity of bathing in Ganga is said to be related to the churning of the ocean. The nectar pot came out during the churning of the ocean. There was a dispute between the gods and demons regarding this. The nectar pot was being snatched away.
During this time, some drops of the Kalash had fallen in Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nashik. The water of the rivers flowing in these places became sacred due to the falling of nectar. This is the reason why bathing in Ganga is done on festivals, dates like Purnima and Amavasya.
How long has Mouni Amavasya?
According to the Hindu calendar, the Amavasya Tithi of Magh month will start at 7.32 pm on January 28 and will end at 6.05 pm on January 29.
Why should this special work do on the day of Mauni Amavasya
On this day, after bathing, make flour pills and feed the fish, it ends all sorrows and pain. Also, according to the pundits, it is beneficial to feed the ants by mixing sugar in flour on this day. This brings prosperity. Apart from this, the poor should donate clothes and sesame seeds, this makes the ancestors happy.
Mauni Amavasya is in auspicious time, avoid doing these tasks
On these days, avoid insulting the poor, helpless, and ancestors, as it causes harm. Shani Dev gets angry with this. One should also avoid fraud and lies.
Auspicious time for taking nectar bath
According to the Hindu calendar, the auspicious time for Amrit Snan on January 29, 2025, will be from 5.25 am to 6.18 am. After this, the morning and evening Muhurta will be from 5.51 am to 7.11 am. During this Muhurta, devotees can attain virtue by taking baths in Ganga.
Mouni amavasya bath donation importance
It is very auspicious to donate bath on Mauni Amavasya. On this day, cow, black sesame, salt, gold, silver, desi ghee etc. should be donated. It is believed that by donating a cow on this day, the ancestors get salvation, donating black sesame removes the obstruction of the planets, donating salt provides relief from problems. Donating gold provides rid of diseases and liberation from debt. On this day, donating desi ghee brings happiness and prosperity in the family.
According to the scriptures, keeping silence on this day, bathing the Ganges and donating gives special fruits. It has been said about Amavasya that on this day one should not think inauspicious for anyone through mind, karma and speech. By chanting Arghya by chanting the mantra “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay Vasudevay Namah: and” Om Namah Shivaya “from closed lips, the mitigation and virtue of sins is attained.
