What Is Mauni Amavasya And How Is It Celebrated?
On January 04, 2025Did you know there is a day dedicated to observing silence (Mauna Vrat)? It is Mauni Amavasya, the first Amavasya (no moon) day in January. People pray and meditate to obtain prosperity and peace. Continue reading to learn about Mauni Amavasya, its rituals, and more.
What Is Mauni Amavasya?
Mauni is a Sanskrit word which means silence. Amavasya means no moon. So the day Mauni Amavasya falls on a no-moon day where individuals take a vow of silence (Mauna Vrat), take a holy bath, and meditate for peace, prosperity, and long life. There are 13 Amavasyas in a year and Mauni Amavasya falls in the Magha month of the Hindu calendar. So this Amavasya is also called Magah Amavasya and falls between January and February. Every year, devotees wait for this Amavasya to please their deities with a vow of silence.
Date And Time Of Mauni Amavasya 2025
In 2025, Mauni Amavasya falls on January 29. The Tithi starts at 19:35 pm on January 28 and ends at 18:05 pm on January 29.
Significance of Mauni Amavasya
The word Mauni comes from the word Moun, which means silence. On this auspicious day, devotees fast and undertake a vow of silence and introspection to cleanse their souls and minds. Another belief is that on Mauni Amavasya, the holy Ganga water becomes nectar, making it highly auspicious for bathing.
According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Magha is auspicious because Maghi Amavasya occurs this month, a day for attaining spiritual growth. Devotees take holy baths in the Ganga waters this month, starting from Purnima and ending on Magha Purnima. Mauni Amavasya is a prominent day for holy bathing during the Kumbh Mela, which happens once every 12 years. This day is celebrated with great fervor at Prayagraj, drawing millions of people to the banks of the Ganga for the ritual bath. The day is regarded as Kumbh Parva and Amrit Yoga, increasing its spiritual significance.
Rituals To Be Followed During Mauni Amavasya
Follow these simple steps and rituals to observe Mauni Amavasya successfully:
● Holy Bath: One of the most important rituals of this auspicious day is the sacred bath in the Ganges. It is believed that it cleanses negativity and sins and bestows spiritual benefits. Devotees visit Haridwar, Prayagraj, and other holy places on this day. If visiting these places is not feasible, add Ganga Jal to your bathing water to purify the soul, body, and mind. Taking a bath between 3:30 am and 6:00 am (Brahma Mahurat) is deemed the best time for bathing. After bathing, offer water to the Sun God (Surya Dev) and chant Surya Mantra Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryay Namah.
● Silence and fasting: The next step is the most important part of this day: taking a vow of silence, which is the hallmark of the day. But before that, meditate by remembering Lord Vishnu. Devotees should abstain from speaking and focus on meditation and inner peace. Many also fast all day to increase spiritual growth.
● Worship and meditation: Devotees should offer prayers, mantras, and meditation to invoke blessings. Offering prayers to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and the Sun God until the end of the day is significant.
● Penance and charity: Donating food, money, and acts of charity are encouraged. These activities are believed to magnify the blessings and remove past sins.
Mauni Amavasya is not only a day for rituals but also a journey for inner harmony and spiritual awakening. The practice of bathing, silence, and fasting are reminders for creating a connection between the divine and the self.
Effective Remedies For Mauni Amavasya 2025
Are you experiencing a lack of harmony and peace in your personal life? Are there monetary issues? There are simple but effective remedies for performing Mauni Amavasya 2025.
Offering Lord Vishnu Pooja
One of the important deities in Mauni Amavasya rituals is Lord Vishnu. Meditate to Sri Hari chanting Vishnu Amavasya Mantra Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya. Offers fruits and lotus flowers while chanting.
Lord Shiva
Worshipping Lord Shiva is one of the best remedies for Mauni Amavasya. On this day, you should worship Shivalings and offer cloves and black sesame seeds.
Surya Arghya
To get Lord Sun’s blessings, offer water on Mauni Amavasya day. This protects you from unwanted problems. Mix black sesame seeds and red flowers with water and offer it to Lord Sun.
Watering a Peepal Tree
Lastly, water should be offered to a peepal tree. To do this remedy, first offer milk and 5 types of white sweets and then water the tree. This remedy is equivalent to taking 108 rounds around the tree.
Conclusion
Make the Mauni Amavasya more meaningful by embracing the essence of devotion, silence, and generosity. Let the divine light guide you toward enlightenment and peace.
