Mauni Amavasya 2023: Check Tithi and important things to do on this day

People across India are observing Magha Amavasya today on January 21, 2023. Magha Amavasya is known as the new Moon day in the Hindu calendar. The Moon plays a very important role in the Hindu religion. This day is considered very significant to perform Shraddha rituals to please the soul of the ancestors.


Magha Amavasya is also known as Mauni Amavasya. The reason behind calling this festival Mauni Amavasya is that devotees believe that keeping a maun vrat or day without speaking brings good fortune. The Magha Amavasya falls on Saturday which also happens to be called Shani Amavysa.



As per the predictions of Drik Panchang, the Magha Amavasya will begin during the new Moon in the Magh month. Mauni Amavasya will start at 6:17 am and will come to an end on January 22, 2023, at 02:22.

Here are five mistakes that one should avoid during the Mauni Amavasya :

1. Devotees should avoid lying on this day and should try to remain quiet as much as they can.
2. Also, people are advised not to indulge in any arguments or quarrels on this day. They should not hold grudges against anyone.
3. Not visiting any cemetery or a crematorium on this day is advised.
4. Devotees are supposed to take a bath on this day and also make donations and offer Arghya to the Sun God.

According to the Drik Panchang, it is appropriate to undertake Shraddha practises to please the dead on all Amavasya days. Kalasarpa Dosha puja can be performed on Amavasya Day as well.

Other names for Amavasya include Amavasai and Amavas.

FAQs

Q1. What is Magha Amavasya?
A1. Magha Amavasya is known as the new Moon in the Hindu calendar. The day is being observed today (January 21, 2023).

Q2. Why is Magha Amavasya considered important?
A2. Devotees consider the day very significant to perform Shraddha rituals to please the soul of our ancestors.