Mauni Amavasya 2025: Mauni Amavasya, referred to as Maghi Amavasya or Magh Amavasya, is a significant occasion that takes place during the Magha month on the new moon day (Amavasya). This day holds great spiritual importance within the North Indian calendar traditions. It is characterized by self-reflection, silence, and the purification of the soul through various sacred rituals, with the ritual bathing in the Ganges River being one of the most notable practices associated with it.

Mauni Amavasya 2025 date and timings

This year, the important festival of Mauni Amavasya is set to take place on Wednesday, January 29. As per the Drik Panchnag, the favourable timings are outlined below:

Amavasya Tithi commences - 7:35 PM on January 28, 2025

Amavasya Tithi concludes at 6:05 PM on January 29, 2025.

Significance of Mauni Amavasya 2025

The term "Mauni" originates from the Sanskrit word "Mauna," which translates to "silence." On this day, many devotees engage in a vow of silence, a practice that fosters spiritual discipline and cultivates inner tranquillity. Silence is regarded as a significant means of self-purification and the enhancement of spiritual development.

This year, the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj enhances the importance of Mauni Amavasya. Taking a sacred bath at the Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati converge, during the Kumbh Mela is believed to purify devotees of their previous transgressions and guide them towards salvation or Moksha.

Moreover, conducting rituals to pay homage to ancestors on Mauni Amavasya is considered to bestow joy and blessings, while also assisting in the mitigation of Pitru Dosha, thereby providing relief to individuals dealing with ancestral karmic issues.

Mauni Amavasya 2025 key rituals

• Devotional bathing: Practitioners awaken at dawn to partake in a ritual immersion in holy rivers such as the Ganga, as it is believed to purify the spirit and eliminate previous transgressions.  
• Silence observance: Numerous individuals commit to a day of silence, dedicating their time to self-reflection, spiritual advancement, and achieving tranquillity.  
• Fasting practices: Devotees frequently engage in fasting, which may involve complete abstinence from food and water or the consumption of particular items such as kuttu, fried potatoes, or sama kheer.  
• Ancestral reverence: Ceremonies like 'Pitru Tarpan' are conducted to pay tribute to forebears. A significant aspect of this practice includes lighting a mustard oil lamp beneath a peepal tree.  
• Philanthropy: Engaging in charitable acts, such as providing meals for the underprivileged or contributing to temples, is promoted to acquire spiritual merit.

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