Mauni Amavasya 2026 Observed on January 18 with Rituals and Ancestral Worship

Mauni Amavasya 2026, observed on Sunday, January 18, is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to spiritual discipline, silence (maun vrat), charity, and ancestor worship. The Amavasya tithi starts at 12:03 AM on January 18 and ends at 1:21 AM on January 19, with rituals primarily performed on the 18th based on sunrise. Devotees take holy baths in sacred rivers, offer Pitru Tarpan, donate to the needy, and observe silence to purify the mind and seek blessings. The day holds special astrological importance, with auspicious yogas and nakshatras enhancing its spiritual significance.