Mauni Amavasya 2025 TODAY: Check time, rituals, significance and more

Mauni Amavasya is one of the most significant days in the Hindu calendar. This day is considered the most important day to honour ancestors and forefathers. According to the Hindu calendar, it occurs on the Amavasya (New Moon day) in the month of Magha. On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Mauni Amavasya will be observed. 

According to Hindu religion, Mauni Amavasya is one of the most important occasions. This day is observed by honoring ancestors and forefathers. According to the Hindu calendar, it occurs in the Magha month on the Amavasya (New Moon day), as the name suggests. This month Mauni Amavasya will be observed on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. 

Mauni Amavasya 2025: Date and Time 

Mauni Amavasya will begin from 07:35 pm on January 28 and will end at 06:05 pm on January 29.  

Significance 

Mauni Amavasya, also known as Magha Amavasya, is a sacred day for spiritual growth, self-purification, and honoring ancestors. On this day, devotees engage in prayers, spiritual activities, and introspection. It's considered auspicious to take a holy dip in the Ganga river, making it a significant event in the Hindu calendar. 

Mauni Amavasya significance in Mahakumbh 

Taking a bath in holy river Ganga is believed to wash off all sins, however, taking a dip at special occasions like Mauni Amavasya is even more significant. As Mahakumbh is ongoing, during Mauni or Magha Amavasya shahi snan will take place which is believed to be a more special day for religious bathing. As Mahakumbh is more special for taking holy bath, experiencing shahi snan on Mauni Amavasya is also spiritual.  

Mauni Amavasya rituals 

On Mauni Amavasya, devotees observe various sacred rituals, including: 

1. Taking a holy dip in sacred rivers like the Ganges, believed to cleanse the soul, body, and mind. 

2. Observing silence throughout the day to cultivate inner peace and spiritual growth. 

3. Engaging in charity and donating essential items like food, clothing, and footwear to the needy. 

4. Feeding Brahmins, priests, and cows, considered a meritorious act. 

5. Performing Pitru Puja and Pitru Tarpan to honor ancestors and alleviate Pitru Dosha, making it an auspicious day for ancestral worship.