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'''Mauni Amavasya''' is a [[Divinity|divine]] occasion in [[Hinduism|Hindu religious]] practice followed for honouring [[ancestor]]s or forefathers. The term Mauni in [[Sanskrit]] means silence, hence the day is spent in silence and many religious rites are performed on this day. As the moon plays a significant role in the [[Hindu calendar]] for performing religious rituals for ancestors soul, it is also called as Magha Amavasya or New moon day. The word "Mauni" also closely resembles word "Muni" meaning saint. Amavasya is a combination of "ama" meaning together and "vasya" means to live and hence living together.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mauni Amavasya 2025: अगले साल कब है मौनी अमावस्या? अभी नोट करें सही डेट और शुभ मुहूर्त - Kab Hai Mauni Amavasya 2025 when is Mauni Amavasya Shubh Muhurat Puja Vidhi |url=https://www.jagran.com/spiritual/religion-kab-hai-mauni-amavasya-2025-when-is-mauni-amavasya-shubh-muhurat-puja-vidhi-23849171.html |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref>

== Significance ==

Mauni Amavasya, as per the Hindu calendar, is followed on the new moon day of the Magha month.<ref name="ma1">{{cite news |title=Mauni Amavasya 2024: Date, Tithi, Significance and Things to Avoid |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/mauni-amavasya-2024-date-tithi-significance-and-things-to-avoid/articleshow/106863638.cms?from=mdr |access-date=20 November 2024 |publisher=The Economic Times |date=15 January 2024}}</ref> As the name "Mauni" is symbolic of silence,the day is spent in silence.<ref name="ma3">{{cite news |title=Mauni Amavasya 2024: Date, significance, puja timings, rituals and all you want to know |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/festivals/mauni-amavasya-2024-date-significance-puja-timings-rituals-and-all-you-want-to-know-101707373231196.html |access-date=20 November 2024 |publisher=hindustantimes.com |date=9 February 2024}}</ref><ref name="ma7">{{cite news |title=Mauni Amavasya: A sacred opportunity for inner cleansing and reflection |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/astrology/others/mauni-amavasya-significance-rituals-and-spiritual-cleansing/articleshow/107497185.cms |access-date=24 November 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=7 February 2024}}</ref>

== Things to avoid ==

On Mauni Amavasya day, it is suggested to avoid below things-<ref name="ma4">{{cite news |title=Mauni Amavasya 2023: Check Tithi and important things to do on this day |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/mauni-amavasya-2023-check-tithi-and-important-things-to-do-on-this-day/articleshow/97197174.cms?from=mdr |access-date=20 November 2024 |publisher=The Economic Times |date=21 January 2023}}</ref><ref name="ma6">{{cite news |title=What is Mauni Amavasya? Date, time, and significance |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/events/what-is-mauni-amavasya-date-time-and-significance/articleshow/107486219.cms |access-date=24 November 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=8 February 2024}}</ref>

* Avoid lying and remain in silence as much as possible during the day.
* Avoid arguments, quarrels or personal grudges.
* Avoid visiting crematorium.

== Rituals ==

Mauni Amavasya puja rituals are as follows<ref name="ma2">{{cite news |title=Mauni Amavasya 2024: Date, Puja Time, Rituals and Significance |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/religion/rituals-puja/mauni-amavasya-2024-date-and-time-know-puja-rituals-and-significance/articleshow/107475085.cms |access-date=20 November 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=9 February 2024}}</ref><ref name="ma5">{{cite news |title=Mauni Amavasya 2023 tomorrow! Why is this considered the most auspicious of all 12 amavasyas |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/spiritual/mauni-amavasya-2023-tomorrow-why-is-this-considered-the-most-auspicious-of-all-12-amavasyas-article-97166328 |access-date=20 November 2024 |publisher=Times Now |date=20 January 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

* Early morning wake up and having holy bath which is believed will remove sins.
* Fasting and remaining silent which helps in restraining thoughts and hence the name Mauni meaning silent.
* Lighting a diya with [[ghee]] in remembrance of ancestors and forefathers.
* Performing pitru tarpan or pitru puja if possible.
* Make offering of Arghya to Sun God after holy bath.
* Auspicious for performing Hawan, Gayatri jap or reading ''[[Bhagavad Gita]]''.
* As meritorious service feeding Brahmins.

== See also ==

* [[Amavasya|Amavas]]

== References ==

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[[Category:Amavasya]]
[[Category:Hindu festivals]]
[[Category:Kumbh Mela|M]]
[[Category:Religious festivals in India]]

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