Mauni Amavasya 2026 Date and Tithi
The Mauni Amavasya 2026 will be observed on Sunday, 18 January 2026.
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Amavasya Tithi Begins: 18 January 2026, early morning
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Amavasya Tithi Ends: 19 January 2026, early morning
Therefore, Mauni Amavasya falls in the sacred Magha month of the Hindu lunar calendar. This Amavasya is also known as Maghi Amavasya and is considered one of the most spiritually powerful days of the year.
What Is Mauni Amavasya?
Mauni Amavasya is the new moon day of the Magha month. The word Mauni comes from Maun, meaning silence. On this day, devotees traditionally observe silence, practice self-control, and focus on spiritual discipline.
This sacred observance is deeply connected with:
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Inner purification
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Control over speech and senses
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Breaking negative karmic cycles
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Spiritual awakening through silence, charity, and devotion
Mauni Amavasya 2026 Muhurat (Auspicious Time)
While the entire Amavasya Tithi is auspicious, the most powerful time for rituals is:
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Brahma Muhurat and early morning hours
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Sunrise period on 18 January 2026
Key rituals like holy bath, charity, ancestor worship, and meditation give maximum spiritual results when performed before or around sunrise.
Spiritual Importance of Mauni Amavasya
1. Holy Bath (Sacred River Bath)
Taking a holy bath on Mauni Amavasya, especially in sacred rivers like the Ganga, is believed to:
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Remove accumulated sins
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Purify body and mind
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Grant spiritual merit equivalent to major yajnas
Even bathing at home with a few drops of sacred river water is considered beneficial.
2. Observing Silence (Maun Vrat)
Silence is the soul of Mauni Amavasya. Practicing silence helps:
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Calm the mind
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Strengthen self-discipline
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Increase spiritual awareness
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Reduce negative thoughts and ego
Devotees often combine silence with meditation, mantra chanting, and prayer.
3. Ancestor Worship (Pitru Tarpan)
Mauni Amavasya is highly auspicious for ancestor rituals. Offering water, sesame seeds, and prayers for ancestors is believed to:
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Bring peace to departed souls
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Remove ancestral obstacles
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Attract blessings for family prosperity and harmony
Importance of Donation on Mauni Amavasya
Why Donation Is So Powerful on This Day
Charity performed on Mauni Amavasya is considered Akshay, meaning it gives never-ending spiritual rewards. Scriptures state that donations made on this day multiply manifold and help reduce past karmic burdens.
Best Items for Donation
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Food grains
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Cooked food
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Warm clothes
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Black sesame seeds
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Ghee, rice, or essential items
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Monetary donation for spiritual or charitable causes
Donations offered with humility and devotion on Mauni Amavasya are believed to:
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Remove poverty and obstacles
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Reduce planetary afflictions
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Bring peace, stability, and divine grace
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Accelerate spiritual progress
Mauni Amavasya Puja and Ritual Guide
Morning Routine
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Wake up before sunrise
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Take a holy bath or add sacred water to bathing water
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Wear clean, simple clothing
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Offer water to the Sun
Spiritual Practices
5. Observe silence as much as possible
6. Perform ancestor offerings
7. Donate food, clothes, or essentials to the needy
8. Spend time in meditation and prayer
Astrological and Karmic Significance
Mauni Amavasya is especially beneficial for:
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People facing life obstacles
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Those suffering from karmic imbalance
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Individuals seeking peace, discipline, and clarity
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Devotees aiming for spiritual growth and liberation
Charity and silence on this day help neutralize negative karmas and strengthen positive planetary influences.
Mauni Amavasya 2026 Donation Appeal
Donate on Mauni Amavasya 2026 – Multiply Your Spiritual Merit
Mauni Amavasya 2026 is one of the most powerful days in the Hindu calendar for charity, selfless giving, and karmic purification. Scriptures describe this day as Akshay Daan Day — donations made today bring everlasting spiritual rewards.
On this sacred Amavasya, Guruweshvar Shani Foundation invites devotees to participate in divine service through donation, helping the needy while earning spiritual grace.
Why Donate on Mauni Amavasya?
Donations on Mauni Amavasya are believed to:
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Reduce past karmic burdens
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Remove obstacles related to Saturn (Shani)
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Bring peace, stability, and prosperity
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Bless future generations
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Provide relief to ancestors through charity
Every donation made on this day carries manifold spiritual impact.
🕉️ How Your Donation will use?
Your contribution through Guruweshvar Shani Foundation supports:
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Food distribution to the poor
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Clothes for the needy
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Support for spiritual and dharmic activities
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Assistance to devotees facing hardship
Each donation is offered with prayer and spiritual intention on Mauni Amavasya.
🤲 Recommended Donation Items
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Food grains and cooked meals
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Warm clothes
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Black sesame seeds
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Rice, ghee, and essentials
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Monetary donations for charitable service
Even a small donation, given with faith, creates lasting spiritual merit.
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