The new moon of the month of Magh is called Mauni Amavasya or Triveni Amavasya. On this day, devotees prefer to take a dip in the holy place of Kumbh Mela. Many religious people observe Maunavrata by bathing in Triveni Sangam on this day. According to astrology, on Mauni Amavasya, the god of our mind and emotions, the moon, is not visible and remains weak. Therefore, a person cannot take any important decisions on this day.
Significance of Mauni Amavasya or Triveni Amavasya
Apart from this, once a year, the sun or the sun moves to the sign of Capricorn. Saturn is the lord or lord of Capricorn and is in opposition to the moon. The position of Sun in Capricorn increases the influence of Capricorn and Saturn. As a result, the moon becomes even weaker. Our mind and emotions are controlled by the moon. Therefore, our power to think and make decisions becomes relatively weak. Therefore, it is better to observe Maunavrata on Mauni Amavasya by not talking much. It is believed that one gains merit by taking Maghsnan. On Mauni Amavasya, great merit is gained by taking a dip in a holy place, observing a fast and worshipping Vishnu.
There is also a custom of circumambulating the Peepal tree on this day. Throughout the month of Makar, Hindu devotees and devotees wait for Mauni Amavasya by bathing, donating and performing puja or ‘kalpavas’ at the Sangam Sthal in Prayag. Throughout the month, some saints drink only water and others observe austerities once a day. It is also said that in the beginning of creation, everything was calm and silent. Then the word that was created was Om or the sound of Brahman. Every word has power and this power can change the state of the surroundings. By remaining silent during Mauni Amavasya, the soul remains preserved in the body. It gives strength and power.
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