Is Mauni Amavasya today or tomorrow? Clear the confusion of 17th or 18th January and know the right time for bathing.

News India Live, Digital Desk: In our Hindu religion, the calendar often gets stuck regarding the dates of festivals. The month of Magh is going on and the most important date of this month is Mauni Amavasya (Mauni Amavasya) is very close.

But, as soon as we look at the calendar, a question arises in the mind: Is Amavasya on January 17 (Saturday) or January 18 (Sunday)? Because Google and the calendar are telling different stories. Today i.e. by the evening of January 17, this discussion will be in every house.

Don’t worry, we clear all your confusion here.

17 or 18: Which is the correct date?

See, in Hindu religion we believe in ‘Udaya Tithi’, that is, the date on which the sun rises is considered as the whole day.

According to Panchang, Amavasya date On January 17, 2026 at around 04:47 am It has already started. this date On January 18, 2026 at around 06:17 am Will last till.

Since Amavasya Tithi will be present at the time of sunrise on the morning of 18th January, hence Main festival of bathing and charity: 18 January (Sunday) It is best to celebrate. Sages and saints are also saying that the morning of 18th is best for bathing in Ganga.

Why is Mauni Amavasya so special?

There is great importance of remaining ‘maun’ i.e. ‘silent’ on this day. It is said that a person spends most of his energy in speaking and sometimes by speaking wrongly he also becomes guilty of sin.

On this day, if you wake up in the morning and take bath and worship, remain silent (vow of silence)then its result is considered equivalent to donating thousands of cows. This is a day to calm your mind and connect with yourself.

What to do (Dos):

1. Bathing in Brahma Muhurta: Try to take bath before sunrise on 18th. If it is not possible to go to river Ganga or any pilgrimage, then wash the water at home in bathing water. a little Ganga water And black sesame seeds Mix well. Meditate on Mother Ganga, you will get the same results.
2. Charity: It is severe winter, in such a situation, donate sesame seeds, jaggery, blanket or warm clothes to a needy person. It also removes Shani Dosha.
3. Tulsi worship: It is very auspicious to light a ghee lamp under Tulsi in the evening.

What not to do (Don’ts): Do not do these things even by mistake

1. Don’t sleep late: Staying in bed till late on Amavasya day is inviting poverty.
2. Avoid arguments: There should be no troubles at home today. Since this is ‘Mauni’ Amavasya, avoid speaking bitter words.
3. Food and drink: Be completely virtuous on this day. Do not consume meat, alcohol or tamasic food (onion-garlic) even by mistake.
4. Distance from deserted places: Negative powers are considered active on Amavasya night, hence avoid visiting cremation grounds or deserted roads at night.

So prepare for tomorrow morning. Remain calm, take the name of the Lord in your mind and help the needy. This is true worship.