Astrology News Desk: In Sanatan Dharma, Purnima and Amavasya Tithi are considered very special which fall once in every month. This date is considered dedicated to ancestors. This day has been said to be the best for the peace of ancestors. Among all Amavasya dates, the most important is the Amavasya of Magh month, it is also known as Mauni Amavasya.
It is believed that by taking bath and donating silently on Mauni Amavasya, the sins of many births are destroyed and auspicious results are also obtained. This year Mauni Amavasya will be celebrated on 29th January. Let us know a mythological story related to why bathing in Ganga is done on this day.
Mythological story related to bathing in Ganga-
The special significance of bathing in Ganga on Mauni Amavasya is linked to mythology. On this day, devotees take a dip in the river Ganga even before sunrise. The sanctity of bathing in Ganga and other rivers is related to the story of Samudra Manthan. According to mythological belief, when the gods and demons together churned the ocean, Lord Dhanvantari appeared from the ocean carrying the nectar pot. To get this nectar pot, a struggle started between the gods and the demons. During snatching, some drops of nectar fell on the earth.
Auspicious time to donate bath-
Brahma Muhurta: 04:58 AM to 05:50 AM
Morning Evening: 05:24 AM to 06:42 AM
Vijay Muhurta: 02:01 PM to 02:45 PM
Twilight Muhurta: 05:38 PM to 06:04 PM
Evening Muhurta: 05:40 PM to 06:58 PM
Amrit Kaal: 09:19 PM to 10:51 PM
Nishita Muhurta: 11:45 PM to 12:37 PM (January 30)
