Tue Jan 28 18:02:25 UTC 2025: ## Millions to Observe Mauni Amavasya on January 29th, 2025
**New Delhi, [Date of Publication]** – Hindus across India will observe Mauni Amavasya, a significant religious festival symbolizing purity, penance, and self-purification, on January 29th, 2025. This year, the auspicious day falls on a Wednesday and is further amplified by a rare Triveni Yoga, increasing the significance of ritual bathing and charity.
Devotees traditionally maintain silence (Maun) throughout the day and take a holy dip in sacred rivers like the Ganges. The practice is believed to cleanse sins and purify the soul, with some believing a Ganges bath on this day can absolve sins from past lives and lead to liberation (moksha).
The tradition of silence on Mauni Amavasya is linked to the legendary penance of Rishi Manu at the dawn of creation. The most auspicious time for the ritual bath is before sunrise, with the entire day considered sacred for the practice. Sunrise on January 29th, 2025 is expected at 7:11 AM. The auspicious Brahma Muhurta period is also considered ideal for the ritual.
Following the holy bath, devotees typically worship Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu and engage in charitable acts, such as donating food, clothing, and money to the needy. This is considered highly meritorious.
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