Mauni Amavasya 2026 Date and Auspicious Time: Mauni Amavasya is also known as Maghi Amavasya and Magh Amavasya. People eagerly await Mauni Amavasya throughout the year because it is customary to observe a vow of silence, bathe in holy rivers, and perform acts of charity on this day. This is believed to free a person from sins and bring them merit. This is also the first Amavasya of the new year. According to the Hindu calendar, Mauni Amavasya is celebrated every year on the Amavasya (new moon) day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Magh month. On this day, the biggest holy bath of the Magh Mela takes place at Prayagraj. Let's find out when Mauni Amavasya is in the new year 2026. What are the auspicious times for bathing and charity on Mauni Amavasya?

Mauni Amavasya Date
According to the Vedic calendar, the Magh Krishna Amavasya tithi (lunar day) begins on January 18, Sunday, at 12:03 AM. This tithi will end on January 19, Monday, at 1:21 AM. Therefore, based on the sunrise time, Mauni Amavasya is on January 18, Sunday. On that day, the vow of silence will be observed, and bathing and charity will be performed.

Mauni Amavasya in Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga

This year, Mauni Amavasya falls during Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is considered one of the most auspicious yogas. Any auspicious work undertaken during this yoga is more likely to be successful. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga on Mauni Amavasya will begin at 10:14 AM and will continue until 7:14 AM the next day, Monday, January 19.

Harshana Yoga and Vajra Yoga are also forming on Mauni Amavasya. Harshana Yoga is also considered auspicious for certain activities. This yoga is present from sunrise until 9:11 PM on Mauni Amavasya. After that, Vajra Yoga will begin. The Purvashadha Nakshatra is present from sunrise until 10:14 AM on Amavasya, followed by Uttarashadha Nakshatra. On Mauni Amavasya, the Sun will be in Capricorn, while the Moon will be in Sagittarius from morning until 4:41 PM, after which it will also enter Capricorn.

Mauni Amavasya Bathing and Charity Muhurta
For bathing on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, the Brahma Muhurta is considered the most auspicious time. You can take a bath between 5:27 AM and 6:21 AM on Mauni Amavasya. This is the Brahma Muhurta for that day. You can also bathe after this time; there is no restriction. After bathing, donate according to your capacity.
The auspicious time (Abhijit Muhurta) on that day is from 12:10 PM to 12:53 PM. The Rahu Kaal on that day is from 4:29 PM to 5:49 PM. Do not perform any auspicious work during Rahu Kaal.

Items to Donate on Mauni Amavasya
On Mauni Amavasya, after bathing, you can donate warm clothes, rice, wheat, sesame seeds, jaggery, fruits, blankets, etc.

Significance of Mauni Amavasya
According to religious beliefs, the Ganges water becomes as potent as nectar on Mauni Amavasya. Those who bathe in the Ganges on this day are cleansed of their unintentional sins, gain merit, and attain salvation. The Ganges is considered the giver of salvation, and merely touching its waters granted salvation to King Sagar's 60,000 sons. Prayagraj is the confluence of three rivers—Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati—where bathing is considered highly meritorious. On Mauni Amavasya, people also observe a vow of silence, which is considered an inner journey of self-reflection.

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