Mauni Amavasya, the spiritual day that occurs during the new moon day in the month of Magha as per the Hindu lunar calendar. It is also known as the Maghi Amavasya. The word ‘Mauni’ originates from the Sanskrit word ‘Mauna’ which translates to silence. Practicing silence for spiritual discipline and inner peace along with some other rituals. The day holds immense significance, especially this year coinciding with the grand Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj.

Mauni Amavasya 2025

This year, the Mauni Amavasya is going to be held as always on the Amavasya Tithi. The tithi will begin from January 28, 2025 at 7:35 pm to 06:05 pm on January 29, 2025. The day shall attract positive cosmic energies for the devotees. There is an enormous presence of divine blessings that shall shower upon an individual through self-discipline, meditation and compassion. Your actions along with the positive energy will make your life fulfilling and prosperous.  

The significance of Mauni Amavasya

Mauni Amavasya is the last Amavasya before the festival of MahaShivratri. The astrological significance of the day is that it marks the conjunction of the Sun and Moon, aligning the powerful energy of the stars. The cosmic phenomenon results in increasing the impact of the spiritual practices ideal to remove the negative Karma, attracting positivity, prosperity and harmony.

The historical significance of the day marks another sacred event in the past, when Adi Rishi Rishabhdev, the ancient sage and Tirthankara in Jainism ended his Maun Vrat (vow of silence) and took bath in the holy waters of the Sangam, absorbing himself in complete devotion.

Mauni Amavasya at Mahakumbh 2025

Mauni Amavasya this year, coinciding with the Mahakumbh only adds to its importance. There is a firm belief among the devotees of Hindu culture that taking a holy dip in the waters of the Ganga, Saraswati and Yamuna at the confluence at Triveni Sangam, washes away all the sins and grants them Moksha (salvation). It is also an auspicious day to offer prayers to the ancestors as the blessings received bring happiness and prosperity in life.

The Mahakumbh estimates to attract as many as 8-10 crore devotees on the day of Mauni Amavasya, who will take the holy dip at the Sangam. Till now, there have been over 15 crore visitors at the event, the crowd only increasing every hour as the Mauni Amavasya is approaching.  

Rituals performed on Mauni Amavasya

The devotees in India take a bath in sacred rivers, especially in Haridwar, Prayagraj and other spiritual places to seek forgiveness for their sins and to attain purity of soul.

Many people are witnessed taking a vow of silence, practicing it for an insight within and an introspection for spiritual growth.

People observe a fast throughout the day, some of them even not having any food or water. The others, eat only some specific food like kuttu, fried potatoes and sama kheer. The devotees also perform charity giving food and money to the poor or in temples or other religious institutions.

As mentioned earlier, Ancestral worship hold immense significance on the day of Mauni Amavasya. People practice ‘Pitru Tarpan’ which is an offering to the ancestors. Another practice common in some parts of the country is lighting a diya with mustard oil, and placing it under the peepal tree.

Mauni Amavasya is the day which marks inner spiritual reflection, providing homage to the ancestors and performing charity. With the year of Mahakumbh, more and more devotees will gather to celebrate the day bathing in the sacred rivers. It is the day to completely cleanse the soul with spirituality and eternal devotion. So, by embracing silence, practicing gratitude and attracting positivity, invite the abundant to your life!