On the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, Pinddaan and Tarpan are performed. Along with this, food and money are donated according to faith. Apart from this, bathing in the holy river and observing a silent fast are also done. It is a religious belief that by doing these auspicious deeds, happiness and prosperity increases and the blessings of ancestors always remain on the person.  

By observing a silent fast on this day, the mind comes under control and concentration in meditation increases. But do you know when and why the festival of Mauni Amavasya is celebrated? If not, then let us tell you the reason for this in this article.

When is Mauni Amavasya celebrated?

According to the Panchang, the festival of Mauni Amavasya is celebrated every year on the new moon day of Krishna Paksha of Magh month. This time Mauni Amavasya is on 29 January (Kab Hai Mauni Amavasya 2025). It is also known as Magh Amavasya.    

Auspicious time (Mauni Amavasya 2025 auspicious time)

The date of Magha Amavasya (Mauni Amavasya 2025 Puja Time) will start on January 28 at 07:35 pm and will end on January 29 at 06:05 pm.

Why is Mauni Amavasya celebrated?

In the Sanatan Dharma scriptures, the festival of Mauni Amavasya has been given special importance. Amavasya Tithi is dedicated to the world's savior Lord Vishnu and the ancestors. There is a religious belief that by donating on this day, the ancestors get salvation. Apart from this, there is a rule of taking bath in the holy river. By doing this, a person gets rid of sins. By observing silence on this day, speech is purified and there is spiritual progress.

Donate these things (Mauni Amavasya Daan)

• After performing Puja on the day of Mauni Amavasya, donate warm clothes to the temple or to the poor. It is believed that donating clothes pleases the ancestors. Also, there are no obstacles in life.  
• Apart from this, donation of food and money is also done. By doing this, the stores of food and money always remain full. Also, the person gets rid of the problem of Pitra Dosh. Life becomes happy.