Mauni Amavasya 2026: date and muhurat

मौनी अमावस्या 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Mauni Amavasya 2026 is on 18 January 2026, Sunday.

Krishna Amavasya: 12:04 AM to 1:21 AM (19 Jan)

What it is and how it is observed

Mauni Amavasya, the Amavasya of Magha (purnimanta), is the great bathing day of the Magh Mela at Prayagraj. Devotees bathe in the Ganga or a holy river, keep silence (mauna) and give in charity.

How the date is fixed

Pausha (amanta) Krishna Amavasya: tithi prevailing at sunrise.

Frequently asked questions

When is Mauni Amavasya 2026?

Mauni Amavasya 2026 is on Sunday, 18 January 2026.

Why is Mauni Amavasya 2026 observed on 18 Jan?

The date follows the rule: Pausha (amanta) Krishna Amavasya: tithi prevailing at sunrise. In 2026 that is 18 January 2026, Sunday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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