The month of Magh carries unique religious importance, making the Mauni Amavasya in this month extremely noteworthy. Mauni Amavasya will take place on january 29 this year. It is thought that ancestors come to see their descendants on Mauni Amavasya. On this auspicious day, people who are struggling in life or who are looking for relief from Pitra Dosh might use certain treatments.
While all Amavasyas are significant in hinduism, Pandit Shubham Tiwari of the Shri Sachcha Akhileshwar Mahadev temple in rishikesh told Local18 that the Amavasya of Magh is particularly fortunate. On this day, bathing in sacred waters is believed to confer virtue and wash sins. Additionally, this is the best time to get rid of Pitra Dosh and please the ancestors.
"Mauni" signifies "silence," according to Pandit Tiwari. This day is said to provide spiritual energy and serenity, thus many observe stillness and meditate. It is very important to bathe in holy rivers like the Saraswati, Yamuna, Ganga, and others.
Here are some remedies to perform on Mauni Amavasya to get rid of Pitra Dosh:
Holy Bathing: Because it has a unique meaning, take a bath in a holy river before daybreak. If you are unable to visit a river, add Gangajal to your home's bath water. This technique relieves Pitra Dosh and helps purge negativity from life.
Performing Tarpan and Pinddaan: On this day, perform tarpan and pinddaan for the sake of the ancestral souls' tranquility. In a sacred river, offer water infused with black sesame seeds. By doing this, the family will experience serenity and contentment as the blessings of the ancestors are guaranteed.
One of the main customs of Mauni Amavasya is charity. Giving things like clothing, wheat, jaggery, fruits, and blankets, as well as feeding Brahmins, the underprivileged, or those in need, are seen as auspicious. These deeds attract blessings from the ancestors and ease life's problems.
Worship The Peepal Tree: On Amavasya, it is said that ancestors live in the peepal tree. Light a candle with pure cow ghee beneath the tree and give it water. This guarantees success and pleasure in the home and provides serenity to the ancestors.
Offering in Rivers: Combine rice, barley, and sesame seeds with raw milk, then pour the mixture into a river. This cure works very well to soothe Pitra Dosh and get rid of life's problems.
Havan: It is seen to be auspicious to perform a havan at home on this day. Burn cow dung cakes and add ghee and jaggery incense to the fire while reciting the mantra "Pitri Devtabhyo Arpanamastu" if this is not possible.
Feeding Cows: One of the most moral things one can do in hinduism is to feed cows. Giving cows green fodder, jaggery, and chapati on Mauni Amavasya assures plenty of food and riches in the home and bestows ancestral blessings.