- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:19 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mauni Amavasya Snan 2025: Mauni Amavasya is a significant spiritual day observed nationwide, particularly in northern India where people engage in intense spiritual practice and self-reflection. The Mahakumbh Mela in Prayayagraj is the highlight, attracting devotees who gather to take a sacred dip in the River Ganges. This ritual is believed to bring spiritual enlightenment and renewal. The day is celebrated under different names across India, such as 'Chollangi Amavasya' in Andhra Pradesh and 'Darsh Amavasya' elsewhere. Devotees believe that the sacred dip in the Ganges on this day washes away their sins, bringing spiritual growth and salvation. This year, Mauni Amavasya Amrit Snan at the Mahakumbh is being observed on 29th January 2025.
Check out the date, shubh muhurat, significance and puja vidhi to take this sacred dip below:
Mauni Amavasya Snan 2025: Date And Time
- Mauni Amavasya Snan 2025 Date: 29th January 2025
- Amavasya Tithi Begins: 07:35 PM, 28th January 2025
- Amavasya Tithi Ends: 06:05 PM, 29th January 2025
Mauni Amavasya Snan 2025: Shubh Muhurat
- Mauni Amavasya Brahma Muhurat Snan: 05:07 AM to 05:56 AM
- Mauni Amavasya Pratah Sandhya Snan: 05:31 AM to 06:46 AM
- Mauni Amavasya Amrit Kaal Snan: 09:19 PM to 10:51 PM
- Mauni Amavasya Shravana Nakshatra Snan: After 8:20 AM
At Mahakumbh, Mauni Amavasya Snan holds great significance, offering spiritual enlightenment and renewal through a sacred dip. (Image Source: Freepik)
Mauni Amavasya Snan 2025: Significance
In Hinduism, Mauni Amavasya Snan in Mahakumbh holds immense spiritual significance. It is believed that taking a holy dip in the sacred River Ganges on this day washes away an individual's past sins and frees them from the cycle of birth and death. This ritual is considered a powerful means of spiritual purification and liberation.
The benefits of Mauni Amavasya Snan are numerous. It is believed to bring about spiritual growth, self-realisation and inner peace. The ritual is also thought to grant devotees physical and mental well-being and material prosperity. Furthermore, Mauni Amavasya Snan is considered a means of achieving Moksha or liberation from the cycle of rebirth. By participating in this sacred ritual, devotees believe they can attain a deeper connection with the universe and ultimately achieve spiritual salvation.
Mauni Amavasya Snan 2025: Rituals
Mauni Amavasya is a highly significant day at the Kumbh Mela in Prayag, where devotees gather to bathe in the sacred Ganges. This day is also known as Kumbha Parva or Amrit Yoga. The day is dedicated to seeking knowledge and wealth through spiritual practices.
Devotees observe a vow of silence, known as Maun Vrat, to focus on meditation and spiritual growth. Those observing the Kalpavrat vow take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers. They then spend the day in meditation and prayer. Additionally, devotees perform rituals such as tarpan to seek forgiveness and blessings from their ancestors.
The day is also marked by charitable acts, such as donating food and clothing to needy people. Devotees also offer sesame oil to Shani Dev as part of their spiritual practices. Through these acts, devotees aim to attain spiritual growth and a deeper connection with the divine.
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