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News Topical, Digital Desk : In the Sanatan tradition, Mauni Amavasya is considered a very sacred day associated with the satisfaction of ancestors and self-purification. In the year 2026, Mauni Amavasya will be celebrated on Sunday, January 18. On this date, bathing in holy rivers including the Ganga, observing a silent fast, doing charity, and offering tarpan to the ancestors are said to have special significance. According to religious beliefs, offering tarpan on Mauni Amavasya provides satisfaction to the ancestors and maintains peace and happiness in the lineage. Performing tarpan as per the rituals described in the scriptures paves the way for liberation from ancestral debt. For this reason, this date is considered extremely auspicious for ancestral rituals.
Preparation and resolution method for Tarpan
On Mauni Amavasya, special attention is paid to purity before performing the Tarpan. It is considered best to wake up in the Brahma Muhurta in the morning and bathe in holy water. Afterward, wear clean clothes and sit in a quiet place, facing east or north. Before performing the Tarpan, a resolution is made to remember the ancestors with pure thoughts in mind. Water, sesame seeds, and Kusha grass are held in the hand and the ancestors are meditated upon. Remembering one's Gotra and the names of ancestors during the resolution is considered auspicious. This preparation makes the Tarpan emotional, and the act performed with devotion reaches the ancestors.
Method of offering tarpan on Mauni Amavasya (Pitru Tarpan Vidhi)
Generally, water, black sesame seeds , Kusha grass and Akshat are used for Tarpan . While performing Tarpan, water is taken in the palm and slowly released on the earth from between the fingers. With each Tarpan, gratitude is expressed towards the ancestors. According to religious belief, performing Tarpan three times is considered best. Keeping the mind calm and silent during this time is especially fruitful. Reciting Pitru Sukta or Pitru Chalisa at the time of Tarpan increases the effectiveness of the deed. This method satisfies the ancestors and becomes a medium to receive their blessings.
Benefits and religious significance of Tarpan
According to scriptures, offering tarpan on Mauni Amavasya provides numerous spiritual benefits. It is believed that on this day, ancestors are near the earth and accept the deeds of their children. Performing tarpan reduces ancestral sins and brings happiness and prosperity to the family. Furthermore, this ritual strengthens the lineage. Religiously, it is believed that obstacles in life are removed by the blessings of ancestors. Thus, offering tarpan on Mauni Amavasya is not merely a ritual, but a symbol of respect and duty towards ancestors.
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