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Mauni Amavasya 2026 Date: The month of Magh has special significance in Hindu religion. Mauni Amavasya falling in this month is considered to be the biggest and important Amavasya of the year. On this day, there is a tradition of fasting in silence and bathing in holy rivers. But this year there is some confusion in the minds of people regarding the dates whether Mauni Amavasya will be celebrated on January 18 or January 19? If you are also confused, then let us understand it in detail.
When is Mauni Amavasya? (Mouni Amavasya Date)
According to the calendar and astrological calculations, in the year 2026, Mauni Amavasya will be celebrated on Monday, January 19. Even though Amavasya Tithi can start from the evening of 18th January, in Hindu religion only Udaya Tithi i.e. the date at the time of sunrise is given priority. Therefore, 19th January is the most auspicious day for fasting, charity and bathing in Sangam.
Magh Mela begins
Let us tell you that the world famous Magh Mela has started on January 3, 2026 with Paush Purnima on the sands of Sangam. This fair will continue till the festival of Mahashivratri on 15 February 2026. During this entire one and a half month, the day of Mauni Amavasya is considered to be the most special, because the largest crowd of devotees gathers on this day.
auspicious moment and time
According to the scriptures, taking bath in Brahma Muhurta on Mauni Amavasya is considered equivalent to nectar.
Amavasya date start: 18 January 2026
End of Amavasya Tithi: 19 January 2026 (by evening)
Bathing time: Donation can be done throughout the day from sunrise on January 19.
Importance of silent fast and charity
As the name suggests, Mauni Amavasya means the day of silence. The virtue of taking bath at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on this day is said to be similar to Ashwamedha Yagya. If you cannot go to Sangam, then you can take bath at home by mixing some Ganga water in the bathing water.
What to do on this day?
Bathing: Before sunrise, take bath by pouring Ganga water in a holy river or at home.
Be silent: Try to observe a fast of silence for at least a quarter of an hour or if possible the whole day.
Donation: Donate sesame seeds, jaggery, ghee, warm clothes and food grains to the needy.
Pitru Tarpan: This day is considered very auspicious for the peace of ancestors, hence one can also offer prayers to them on this special day.
Also read: Why was the month of Magh called the ocean of virtue? What is its importance in the scriptures
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