Bathing and charity on the day of Mauni Amavasya are considered fruitful. In Hindu religion, Amavasya Tithi which comes every month is important, but Mauni Amavasya has special significance. On this day, Shraddha, Tarpan and Pind Daan are performed for the peace of the ancestors. It is believed that by offering Pind Daan and Tarpan to the ancestors on the day of Mauni Amavasya, they attain Vaikuntha Dham.
On this day, sages and other people also observe a fast of silence. Observing fast and fasting on Mauni Amavasya leads to self-control, peace and salvation. Let us know the exact date of Mauni Amavasya and the importance of fasting on this day.
Mauni Amavasya 2025: When is it?
According to Drik Panchang, the Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month will start on 28 January 2025 at 7:35 PM and it will end the next day on 29 January 2025 at 6:05 PM. As per Udayatithi, Mauni Amavasya will be celebrated on 29 January 2025.
Importance of silent fast on Mauni Amavasya
Maun fast has special significance on the day of Mauni Amavasya. This fast is observed by saints and other people. According to beliefs, observing a fast of silence provides mental peace and focuses the person’s attention on spiritual work. By observing this fast one attains salvation, because during the fast of silence a person keeps control on his thoughts and speech.
This fast increases a person’s concentration in meditation and helps in his spiritual development. Observing a fast of silence on the day of Mauni Amavasya increases social status and brings sweetness in speech.
However, on the day of Mauni Amavasya, only after bathing in the holy river, a fast of silence is observed for the whole day and charitable works are done. After the end of Amavasya Tithi, the fast of silence is completed.
