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Mauni Amavasya 2026 Pitra Tarpan Mahurat And Vidhi: There are total 12 Amavasya dates in Sanatan Dharma. Each one has its own importance, but Amavasya falling in the month of Magh is considered very special and important. It is called Maghi or Mauni Amavasya. Bathing, donation, worship and silent fast are done in these holy rivers. It is believed that on this day the water of river Ganga becomes like nectar. This is the reason why Mauni Amavasya is the biggest bath in the Magh Mela of Prayagraj.
On the day of Mauni Amavasya, one gets inexhaustible virtues by bathing, donating and chanting. The date of Amavasya is dedicated to the ancestors. It is believed that ancestors come to earth on this day. This is the reason why it is said to offer Tarpan and Pind Daan to the ancestors. If you are also going to offer tarpan to your ancestors on the day of Mauni Amavasya, then definitely know the auspicious time and method for it.
When is Mauni Amavasya? (When is Mauni Amavasya 2026?
According to the Panchang, the Amavasya date of Magh month is starting on 18 January 2026 at 12:03 am. This date will end the next day on January 19, 2026 at 1:21 am. In this way, according to Udaya Tithi, this year Magha or rather Mauni Amavasya will be on 18th January. It will be bathed and donated on this day.
Offer offerings to ancestors in Abhijeet Muhurta.
Abhijeet Muhurta is considered to be the best time to offer tarpan to ancestors. Abhijeet Muhurta is starting on 18 January 2026 at 12:10 pm. This auspicious time will last till 12:52 pm. At this time you can offer prayers to your ancestors with Ganga water or normal water.
Method of offering to ancestors
On the day of Mauni Amavasya, wake up in Brahma Muhurta and take bath in a holy river. If this is not possible, then add Ganga water to the water at home and take bath. While taking bath, keep your face towards south. This direction is considered to be of the ancestors. After this, take water in a copper pot to offer tarpan to the ancestors. Add Kush, black sesame and Akshat in water. Offer water to the ancestors while chanting the mantra “Om Pitribhyo Namah” or “Om Pitribhyah Swadha Namah”. You should do this work at least 11 times. If possible, you should also do Pind Daan on the day of Mauni Amavasya.
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