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Shani Dev will help you in reducing the adverse effects of Shani Mahadashas of both Sade Sati and Dhaiya Varsha.
It is believed that the water of Ganga, the most holy and sacred river in Hinduism, turns into nectar on the day of Mauni Amavasya.
Mauni Amavasya Tithi is falling on January 21 this year. This day is considered one of the most auspicious days in Hinduism. Mauni Amavasya falls in the middle of the month of Magha and is also known as Maghi Amavasya. On this day people take a dip in the holy river Ganges to fulfill their wishes. This year Mouni and Shani Amavasya are falling together. Dr. Mrityunjay Tiwari, Head of the Department of Astrology at Shri Kallaji Vedic University, said that this year, as Mauni Amavasya and Shani Amavasya coincide, he advised Shani Dev to offer black sesame and mustard oil. Getting blessings from Shani Dev will help you to reduce the adverse effects of Shani Mahadasha of both Sade Sati and Dhaiya year.
Mauni Amavasya Date and Time
According to Drik Panchang, this year Amavasya Tithi will start from 06:17 AM on January 21 and end at 02:22 AM on January 22.
Importance of Ganga bath on Mauni Amavasya
According to mythology, taking a bath in the holy water on this day bestows the blessings of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that the water of Ganga, the most holy and sacred river in Hinduism, turns into nectar on the day of Mauni Amavasya. Due to this belief, the day of Mauni Amavasya is the most important day in the Hindu calendar to take a holy dip in the Ganges. It is also said that by taking a dip in Sangam, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nashik on this day sins are washed away and salvation is attained.
Importance of Mauni Amavasya
On the day of Mauni Amavasya, people perform Tarpan, Pinda Daan, Shradh Karma etc. to please their ancestors after bath. Apart from this, keeping a silent fast on the day of Mauni Amavasya means fasting for a day without uttering a single word throughout the day. By doing this one will start his journey towards introspection and try to connect with God.
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