Mauni Amavasya
falls on the 15th day of the Magha month. It is usually celebrated in the month
of February.
It is believed that the water of the most sacred and holy river in
Hinduism, the Ganga, turns into the nectar on Mauni Amavasya day. Due to this belief Mauni Amavasya day is the most
important day in Hindu calendar to take holy dip in the Ganges.
According to North Indian calendar, Mauni Amavasya falls in the
middle of Magha month and also known as Maghi Amavasya. Many people
take pledge to take holy dip in the Ganges not only on Mauni Amavasya day
but also during whole Magha Mahina. The daily bathing ritual starts
on Paush Purnima and ends on Magha Purnima day.
This Festival Celebrate in Women’s and wears new Saree. Mauni Amavasya is the day of spiritual Sadhana, that helps to calm down
the mind; thus, giving peaceful environment. One of the very important event
that occurs during the time of Mauni Amavasya is Kumbh
Mela . Mauni Amavasya has its
own importance, as it is considered that "Manu Rishi" was born on
this day. As per the scriptures, Lord Brahma created the Queen Shatarupa and
Maharaja Manu. The main deity worshipped on the day of Magha Amavasya is Lord Vishnu.
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