Mouni Amawashya

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Mauni Amavasya is an important festival in Hinduism which is celebrated on the new moon day of Magha month. This day is known for keeping a silent fast and bathing in holy rivers.

Significance of Mauni Amavasya:

Spiritual development: Keeping a silent fast on this day calms the mind and promotes spiritual development.

Destruction of sins: It is believed that bathing in the pilgrimage and making donations on this day destroys all sins.

Blessings of the Gods: On this day the gods are especially pleased and bless the devotees.

Peace of mind: Keeping a silent fast calms the mind and reduces stress.

Punya Labh: The virtue of all the good deeds done on this day increases manifold.

What to do on the day of Mauni Amavasya:

Silent fast: One should remain silent throughout the day on this day.

Bath: One should bathe in the holy river. If it is not possible to bathe in the river, then one can bathe with Gangajal at home.
Charity: Donating on this day is considered very auspicious.

Worship: Lord Vishnu and Shiva are worshipped on this day.

Meditation: Meditation can calm the mind.

What not to do on Mauni Amavasya:

Lying: Lying is forbidden on this day.

Getting angry: Getting angry is forbidden on this day.

Insulting someone: Insulting someone is forbidden on this day.

Mauni Amavasya is a holy festival which is very important for spiritual growth and attaining salvation. By keeping a silent fast, taking a bath and making donations on this day, a person gets many benefits.