Mouni Amavasya, which is celebrated on the new moon day of Magh month, is falling on 29 January 2025 this year. This day has special importance in Indian culture and religion. This festival especially becomes even more important during the Mahakumbh, because it is believed that bathing in the holy rivers on this day brings salvation and freedom from all the sufferings of life.
This day of Mauni Amavasya is considered suitable not only for the fulfillment of ancestors but also for spiritual progress and self -consciousness. This holy opportunity symbolizes the purification of mind, speech and deeds and inspires the person towards religious and spiritual life.
Importance and purpose of Mauni Amavasya
The main objective of Mauni Amavasya is to promote self -consciousness and dedication to God. On this day, by keeping silence, a person controls his thoughts and feelings and attains mental peace.
Why do you stay silent on this day?
According to mythology, Lord Manu took a bath and meditation on this day by bathing in the Ganges. For this reason, this festival is called “Mauni Amavasya”. Being silent means to control your mind, words and deeds and take a pledge to follow the path of truth and religion.
This day leads the person to spiritual peace, self -control, and dedication to God.
Worship method on Mauni Amavasya
On the day of Mauni Amavasya, there is a special tradition of religious works and worship. On this day, doing some important work gives virtue:
1. Holy Bath
- Bathing in the river Ganges or other holy rivers on this day is considered extremely fruitful.
- If it is not possible to bathe in the river, then take a bath at home by mixing Ganga water in water.
2. Keep silence fast
- Silence fast purifies the mind and speech.
- Being silent can make a person self -conscious and take his thoughts in the right direction.
3. Make charity
- Donating food, clothes, sesame, ghee, and Dakshina on this day is considered to be particularly beneficial.
- It is highly virtuous to help the needy and feed them.
4. Worship Lord Vishnu and Suryadev
- Offer bhog to Lord Vishnu with basil leaves.
- Offer water to Suryadev in the morning and worship them.
5. Chant the mantra
- Chant mantras like “Om Namah Shivaya” or “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”.
- Chanting of mantras helps in peace of mind and spiritual progress.
Benefits of Mauni Amavasya
Religious and virtuous actions performed on Mauni Amavasya gives a person many benefits:
1. Salvation from holy bath
- Bathing in the Ganges and other holy rivers destroy sins.
- It is believed that bathing on this day gives salvation.
2. Effect of charity
- Donations made on this day reduce the effects of inauspicious planets in the horoscope.
- Dan and charity bring happiness and prosperity in the family.
3. Spiritual and mental peace
- Through silent fast and meditation, a person gets spiritual peace and mental stability.
- This day gives an opportunity to introspect and improve itself.
4. Spiritual progress
- By doing silence and penance, a person gets inspiration to follow the path of religion and truth.
Mouni Amavasya: Day of spiritual peace
The day of Mauni Amavasya is a special occasion for every person, where he can take his life in a new direction. This day:
- Inspires self -control and righteousness.
- Gives the person a chance to evaluate his thoughts and deeds.
- Through the satisfaction and charity of fathers, a person can bring happiness and peace in his life.
