The auspicious occasion
of Mauni Amavasya was observed with full devotion in the entire Braj
region which includes ancient cities of Mathura and Vrindavan. Devotees took
bath in holy River Yamuna and performed charity on the auspicious day. Mauni
Amavasya also known as Maghi Amavasya takes its name from ancient
times when saints and sages would observe Maun or silence for the entire day on
Magha Krishna Paksha Amavasya to attain Siddhi and powers. The observance of
Maun is still prevalent in modern times. After the Snan, devotees take a vow of
silence and dedicate the entire day in devotion of Lord Krishna and Lord
Vishnu.
Devotees started flocking the various Ghats of Yamuna River early in the morning to take the Holy
dip before the sunrise. Vishram Ghat, Prayag Ghat, Askunda Ghat, Dauji Ghat of
River Yamuna in Mathura and Cheer Ghat and Keshi Ghat in Vrindavan witnessed
huge turnout of devotees from across Braj region on Mauni Amavasya.
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| Vishram Ghat of River Yamuna on Mauni Amavasya, Mathura |
As per Padma
Purana, Daan, Japa and other religious sacrifices performed in other months
don’t please Lord Vishnu as much as Snan in the month of Magha
does. Snan in Magha destroys every minor and major sin performed by a person
and makes him or her worthy to attain the abode of Lord Vishnu. Thus, a person
can attain Moksha by just bathing in Holy Rivers in the month of Magha.
After the Snan,
devotees performed charity and visited Dwarikadhish temple, Krishna
Janmabhumi temple, Banke Bihari Ji temple, ISKCON temple, Radharamana
temple, Radhavallabha temple, Gopinath temple amongst others in
Vrindavan and Mathura.
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