Date: Sunday, 11 January 2026
Occasion: Mauni Amavasya
Spiritual Theme: Silence (Maun), Meditation, and Ganga Snan
🌊 About Mauni Amavasya
Mauni Amavasya, also known as Maghi Amavasya, is one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar. It falls in the Magha month (January–February) during the Amavasya (new moon) and holds immense spiritual value. On this day, devotees practice Maun (silence) and immerse themselves in prayers, meditation, and holy baths — especially in rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati Sangam at Prayagraj (Allahabad).
🌅 Rituals and Practices:
- Early morning Ganga Snan (holy dip) before sunrise.
- Vrat (fasting) and abstaining from speech to control the senses.
- Meditation and chanting of Om Namah Shivaya or Gayatri Mantra.
- Donations of food, clothing, and blankets to the poor.
🌞 Spiritual Significance:
Mauni Amavasya marks a day of inner cleansing and spiritual awakening. Silence on this day helps reduce ego, control thoughts, and connect deeply with divine consciousness. Bathing in sacred rivers on this Amavasya is believed to wash away sins and open the path to moksha.
❓ FAQs on Mauni Amavasya 2026
Q1. When is Mauni Amavasya in 2026?
A1. Mauni Amavasya in 2026 falls on Sunday, 11 January 2026.
Q2. What are the main rituals of Mauni Amavasya?
A2. Holy bath in sacred rivers, fasting, meditation, and maintaining silence.
Q3. Where is Mauni Amavasya celebrated grandly?
A3. It is celebrated with great devotion at Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam) in Uttar Pradesh.
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