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Mauni Amavasya 2026 Muhurat: Mauni Amavasya is one of the most sacred dates in Hinduism. According to religious beliefs, fasting in silence on this day, bathing in holy rivers and doing charity gives special results. Mauni Amavasya is considered to be the most auspicious and effective day especially for getting rid of Pitra Dosh.

Because, on this day the doors between heaven and earth open and our ancestors i.e. ancestors come to earth expecting offerings and respect from their children. In such a situation, let us know about some effective and easy measures to be taken on this day-

When is Mauni Amavasya in the year 2026?

According to astrological calculations, according to the Panchang, this year the Amavasya date of Krishna Paksha of Magh month will start from 12:03 am on January 18, 2026 and will continue till 1:21 am on January 19, 2026.

According to tradition, the festival is celebrated on the day when Amavasya Tithi exists at the time of sunrise, hence Mauni Amavasya 2026 will be celebrated as Sunday, 18 January 2026.

What remedy should be taken on Mauni Amavasya?

• Charity increases virtuous results

in Sanatan Dharma Mauni Amavasya The donation made is considered to give manifold results. It is said that on this day, donate blankets, grains, warm clothes or food to the needy as per your capacity.

• Importance of worshiping and circumambulating the Peepal tree

According to religious beliefs, the ancestral deities reside in the Peepal tree on Amavasya Tithi. On the day of Mauni Amavasya, mix black sesame seeds in water and offer it to the Peepal tree. After this, revolve around it 108 times. This brings blessings from the ancestors.

• lampshade and feed flour to ants

On this auspicious date, light a lamp and place it under a temple or peepal tree. to donate a lamp Is beneficial. Also, by putting flour or sugar to ants on this day, positive energy is transmitted in the house and the ancestors are pleased.

• Pitru Tarpan and donation

On this day, after taking bath in the morning, mix black sesame seeds in water and offer Arghya in the name of your ancestors. On this day, one should meditate on the ancestors by facing south. After this, donate grains, warm clothes or sesame laddus to any poor or Brahmin.