Mauni Amavasya 2026, falling on Sunday, January 18, 2026, represents one of the most spiritually potent days in the Hindu calendar. This "Silent New Moon" combines three transformative practices: Ganga Snan (holy bath), Maun Vrat (vow of silence), and ancestral worship—creating a powerful convergence for karmic cleansing and spiritual elevation. According to the Skanda Purana, proper observance can erase sins of multiple lifetimes and bring ancestral liberation.
Mauni Amavasya is a significant Hindu day dedicated to spiritual purification, ancestral reverence (Pitru Dosha Puja), and observing a vow of silence (Maun Vrat) for inner peace, primarily honoring Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and the Sun God (Surya Dev). Devotees perform holy dips in sacred rivers like the Ganga, offer prayers, donate food/clothes, and circumambulate the Peepal tree (representing Vishnu) to seek blessings for spiritual growth and the liberation of ancestors' souls
This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to maximize the spiritual benefits of Mauni Amavasya 2026, including exact timings, step-by-step rituals, powerful mantras, and the scientific and astrological significance behind these ancient practices. The combination of Ganga Snan (physical purification), Maun Vrat (mental purification), and Pitru Tarpan (emotional/ancestral purification) creates holistic transformation supported by both spiritual tradition and modern science.
Mauni Amavasya 2026 – Sunday, January 18, 2026 | The Silent New Moon
Amavasya Tithi Begins: 12:03 AM Midnight, on January 18, 2026
Amavasya Tithi Ends: 01:21 AM Midnight, on January 19, 2026
Brahma Muhurta (Ideal for Meditation & Puja): 04:34 AM to 05:27 AM
Ganga Snan Maha Punya Kaal: Sunrise 6:19 AM to 09:17 AM
Abijit Muhurta: 11:25 AM to 12:09 PM Noon (Noble silence)
Sunrise: 6:19 AM | Sunset: 5:15 PM
All timings are for India Standard Time (IST).
The 16 Soma Chakras and Mauni Amavasya
Based on the discovery and the teachings of Sri Amit Ray, the Soma Chakra system maps 16 subtle energy centers corresponding to the 16 kalas (phases) of the moon within the human energy body. Unlike the 7 elementary chakras, these lunar chakras govern:
- Consciousness fluctuations across the lunar month
- Emotional & mental purification cycles
- Psychic receptivity and intuitive development
- Karmic processing and ancestral memory clearing
- Connection to universal feminine energy (Soma/Chandra)
The profound silence of Mauni Amavasya finds deep resonance in the ancient yogic understanding of the 16 Soma Chakras (also called Tithi Chakras or Sri Amit Ray Moon Chakras)—subtle energy centers specifically linked to lunar phases and consciousness. On January 18, 2026, the Amavasya (New Moon) represents not just astronomical darkness but a specific alignment within this sophisticated system of lunar energy mapping, offering unique opportunities for spiritual alchemy through silence.
Three Key Practices for 16 Soma Chakras on January 18, 2026
1. Silent Meditation for Soma Chakra Activation
Technique: During Brahma Muhurta (4:34-5:27 AM), sit in silent meditation visualizing a transparent, luminous dark sphere above your crown. Mentally chant the Soma chakra Bija Mantras. Feel lunar cooling energy descending into this sphere from the cosmos while your silence feeds energy upward to meet it.
2. Ganga Snan as Soma Chakra Purification
The Ganga Snan during Maha Punya Kaal serves as external purification for this subtle center. As water flows over your head, visualize it cleansing not just your physical crown but the 16 Sri Amit Ray Tithi Chakras specifically, washing away psychic debris accumulated through the previous lunar cycle.
3. Ancestral Healing Through Soma Connection
The 16th Soma Chakra is considered a portal to ancestral memory fields. During your Pitru Tarpan, visualize the offering water carrying your prayers and gratitude through this chakra to ancestral consciousness, creating healing across generations.