Auspicious yogas formed on the day of Mauni Amavasya (AI Generated Image)
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Divya Gautam, Astropatri. In Sanatan tradition, Mauni Amavasya (Mauni Amavasya 2026) is considered a very sacred festival associated with self-purification, offering to ancestors and spiritual practice. In the year 2026, Mauni Amavasya will be celebrated on Sunday, January 18. This date is not just Amavasya, but also creates rare spiritual combinations due to special planetary positions and time coincidences.
Special combination of Magh month and Amavasya
Mauni Amavasya falls in the month of Magh, which is considered the best month of virtue, penance and charity in Sanatan Dharma. The coincidence of Amavasya in the month of Magh is considered very rare and fruitful in itself. According to the scriptures, bathing, charity and tarpan (pitru tarpana significance) done in the month of Magh gives results equal to the virtues of many births.
Amavasya Tithi is considered to be associated with ancestors, hence offering to ancestors and Shraddha rituals have special significance on this day. The pure energy of Magh month and the date of Amavasya together form a yoga which strengthens restraint, faith and spiritual peace within the seeker. This is the reason why this coincidence is considered extremely rare.
Uttarayan Sun and Spiritual Energy
Mauni Amavasya 2026 (Mauni Amavasya 2026 date) comes after Makar Sankranti, when the Sun is Uttarayan. Uttarayan is considered the day of the gods and the period of increase in light. According to the scriptures, religious activities performed at the time of Uttarayan Sun are especially fruitful. During this period, the energy of the Sun infuses self-confidence and positivity within the seeker.
The combination of Uttarayan and Magh Amavasya on Mauni Amavasya makes penance, chanting and charity many times more effective. This is the reason why bathing in Ganga, charity and spiritual practice has been given special importance on this day. This rare combination of Uttarayan Sun and Amavasya paves the way for self purification and spiritual progress.
Special yoga formed by fasting of silence and offering to ancestors
The main importance of Mauni Amavasya is considered to be related to the fast of silence and offering to ancestors. According to the scriptures, observing silence on this day purifies the mind, speech and thoughts. The fast of silence inspires a person towards self-reflection and restraint. Also, since Amavasya Tithi is associated with ancestors, offering offerings and donations on this day are said to have special results.
According to religious beliefs, the tarpan done with devotion on Mauni Amavasya satisfies the ancestors and is considered helpful in reducing Pitru Dosh. This combination of silent fast and Pitru Karma strengthens the peace, balance and spiritual consciousness within the seeker, making this day special for spiritual practice.
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