One of the most important day in Hinduism is “Mauni Amavasya”. This is regarded as the most significant day to honor to our ancestors and fathers. It takes place on the “New Moon” day in the month of January.
In Prayagraj devotees take early morning baths in the confluence of holy rivers the Saraswati, Yamuna, or Ganges. “Magh Mela” is a traditional religious fair which is organised every year for a month. When devotees take a holy plunge in the Ganga river, it cleanses their body, mind, and soul.
On this day “Amavasya” a lot of people make a pledge or sankalp to keep quiet all day. It is believed that sitting silently enhances inner peace and strengthens spiritual bonds.
One needs to engage in charitable giving. There are a lot of impoverished people in the world, so those who are wealthy should help them by giving them food, clothing and other necessities in this religious fair.
We, officials of Public Work Department (PWD) and contractors combine organise to distribute luch to the bathers to perform some charity. This is needed because millions of people walk nearly 5-7 km to reach this place. Taking a bath and return to home is a whole day process.
Rang-Rivaz 
Yes yesterday crores of people took the holy dip in sangam and the Ganges!
What a vibe it is.… it’s not spiritual it’s something different more changing and challenging the inner wheels of chakras and pulling you in a different direction altogether!!!
☆Har har Gange ☆
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Har har Gange!! Thank you so much mam for comment 🙏🥰😊
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Arey kya aap bhi… anytime you know it’s love for Allahabad that’s speaking and obviously your words 😄
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This beautifully paints Mauni Amavasya as more than just ritual, a day where the sacred dip in the Sangam, silence, and giving from the heart all weave together into a living religious affair that cleanses body, mind, and soul.
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Thank you so much mam for appreciation 🙏🥰😊
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This is a thoughtful and meaningful reflection on Mauni Amavasya, beautifully highlighting both its spiritual depth and its human compassion. The way you connect ancient tradition—silence, ritual bathing, honoring ancestors—with present-day service and charity makes the piece especially powerful.
Your description of devotees walking long distances, taking the holy dip, and being supported through collective efforts by PWD officials and contractors shows devotion not only to faith but also to humanity. It captures the true spirit of the Magh Mela—where spirituality, discipline, and selfless service come together. A heartfelt and commendable account of tradition lived in action.
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