Maghi Amavasya News

Mauni Amavasya is one of the most significant days in the Hindu calendar Known as Maghi Amavasya, this sacred day emphasizes silence, fasting, and ritualistic bathing in the Ganges River On this day, devotees take vows of silence, practice fasting, and engage in deep meditation to cleanse the mind and soul

Amavasyas have a special significance in Hindu religion Puja rituals like hawan, pitru dosha puja and pind daan are done on these days It's discouraged to perform events such as marriage, engagement, mundan and griha pravesh on amavasyas.

It is believed that worshipping Lord Vishnu and donating a bath in this month removes all the sorrows and pains of life. To please Vishnu, devotees observe a day-long fast and some even observe 'moun vrat' by not uttering even a word throughout the day.

The day is considered to be very special for the followers of Hinduism. On this special occasion, we all know that the devotees take a holy dip in the Ganges. But, why? Well, let us enlighten you! It is believed that the water of Ganges turns into the nectar on Mauni Amavasya.

Large number devotees thronged 'Har Ki Pauri' ghat in Haridwar on Monday morning to take holy dip in the Ganges on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.