Mauni Amavasya 2026 – Significance and Remedies to Please the Ancestors

In Sanatan Dharma, people consider the Amavasya (new moon) date very important for bathing and charity. Along with the worship of Lord Vishnu, devotees especially observe Amavasya for ancestor rituals like Tarpan and Pind Daan. Among all Amavasya dates, people regard Mauni Amavasya as the most significant. The Amavasya of the Magha month is known as Mauni Amavasya or Maghi Amavasya. On this day, devotees take holy baths in the Ganga and other sacred rivers and offer Tarpan to their ancestors. Beliefs say that performing Tarpan, Pind Daan, and Shraddha on Mauni Amavasya helps ancestors attain salvation. Let us know when Mauni Amavasya falls and which actions bring the blessings of ancestors.

When Is Mauni Amavasya 2026

In the year 2026, Mauni Amavasya falls on Sunday, 18 January. The Amavasya Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of Magha month begins on 18 January at 12:03 AM and ends on 19 January at 1:21 AM. According to the Panchang, people consider Udaya Tithi important. Based on Udaya Tithi, devotees will perform the bath and charity rituals of Mauni Amavasya on 18 January.

Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya

On Mauni Amavasya, a highly auspicious Amrit Snan yoga forms at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. On this day, millions of devotees take a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers at an auspicious time and offer water Tarpan to their ancestors. People believe that bathing in the Ganga and performing Pind Daan for ancestors on Mauni Amavasya multiplies the spiritual rewards.

Chant This Mantra to Please the Ancestors

If you visit the Kumbh Mela for Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya, you should offer Arghya to the Sun God along with the holy bath and also offer water to your ancestors. During the bath, bow to your ancestors and offer water to the Sun God. After that, fold your hands and chant “Om Pitru Devatayai Namah” while praying for the salvation of your ancestors. Chant this mantra at least 11 times. This practice pleases the ancestors and brings blessings of happiness and prosperity to the family.

Donate These Things on Mauni Amavasya

Donation after the holy bath holds great importance on Mauni Amavasya. Beliefs say that donating to the needy on this day gives merits equal to performing a hundred yajnas. On this day, people should donate food, clothes, and essential items. They should also feed animals and birds with fodder and grains. These acts satisfy the souls of ancestors and help remove Pitru Dosha.

If You Cannot Bathe in the Ganga, Do These Remedies

This year, the Mahakumbh Mela on Mauni Amavasya will witness the presence of millions of devotees. If you cannot go to the Kumbh or take a Ganga bath, you do not need to feel disappointed. On this day, you can mix a few drops of Ganga water into your bath water and bathe during Brahma Muhurta. People consider this equivalent to a Ganga bath. In the evening, lighting a four-faced lamp in the south direction of the house helps please the ancestors and brings happiness and prosperity to the family.