Youngsters taking a holy dip in river Narmada on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya at Gwarighat.
Staff Reporter ;
Mauni Amavasya, observed on the Krishna Paksha Amavasya of the Magha month, has immense significance in Hindu traditions. This year, its importance has doubled as it happen together with the Maha Kumbh. Devotees, unable to visit Prayagraj, celebrated this sacred day along the banks of the holy Narmada River, as a large numbers of devotees took a holy dip compared to previous years.
Mauni Amavasya is revered among Hindus, Vedic followers and Sanatanis, as it also marks the birth anniversary of Sage Manu. According to ancient beliefs, devotees observe silence (Maun Vrat) and engage in divine meditation. Since early morning, temples and households have been witnessing rituals, fasting and prayers.
Devotees circumambulate sacred trees like Peepal and Banyan, believing in their spiritual power.
According to astrologers, bathing on Amavasya during Maha Kumbh is very auspicious. Besides this, Mercury (Budh Graha) is positioned in its exalted sign, Aquarius, making this Amavasya even more special. As a result, devotees have been performing rituals dedicated to Lord Shani, including oil offerings and prayers at Shani temples. During Magha month, when the Sun transits Capricorn (Makar Rashi), deities, sages, celestial beings, and devotees take a dip at the holy confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Pointing out the gathering of a large numbers of devotees at the banks of Narmada river on the occasion, Police and Administration made necessary safety and security arrangements at Gwarighat, Tilwara Ghat, Bhedaghat and Lametaghat for avoiding any kind of untoward incident and convenience of devotees.