Mauni Amavasya is one of the important days that falls on the new moon day in the Magha month of the Hindu calendar. It is also known as Maghi Amavasya. This year, Mauni Amavasya will be celebrated on February 9, 2024. Mauni Amavasya is considered to be a very auspicious day for spiritual practices and self-reflection. On this day, devotees observe a vow of silence and take a holy dip in the Ganges River. It is believed that doing so washes away sins and brings good luck and prosperity. The day is also considered auspicious to ask for forgiveness for your past sins from the ancestors.Date and TimeDate: February 9, 2024Amavasya Tithi Begins: 08:02 AM ISTAmavasya Tithi Ends: 04:28 AM IST on February 10, 2024Significance of Mauni AmavasyaMauni Amavasya is considered to be an ideal day for meditation, yoga, and other spiritual practices. The silence observed on this day helps devotees to focus on their inner selves and connect with the divine.Mauni Amavasya is also a day to remember and honor ones ancestors. Devotees offer prayers and perform rituals for the peace and well-being of their departed ancestors.Practices Taking a holy dip in the Ganges River is among one of the most important rituals associated with Mauni Amavasya. Devotees believe that taking a dip in the Ganges on this day washes away sins and brings good luck and prosperity.It is also believed that worshipping Lord Vishnu and other deities on this day brings good fortune. They also offer prayers and perform rituals for the peace and well-being of their ancestors.Some devotees observe a vow of silence on this day. This helps them to focus on their inner selves and connect with the divine.The day is also considered to be auspicious to donate food and clothes to the needy on this day.(Disclaimer: This information has been collected from various mediums like astrologers, almanacs, beliefs or religious scriptures and has been presented to you. Please consult experts while making related decisions. TopIndianNews does not hold accountability for this information.)
