Magha Amavasya 2026: Magh Amavasya is considered a very holy date in Hindu religion. It is celebrated as Mauni Amavasya or Darsh, which is today Sunday, 18 January 2026. On this day, bathing in holy rivers, charity, offering to ancestors, silent fast and worship are important.

According to the Panchang, many auspicious yogas are being formed today on Mauni Amavasya, but some inauspicious yogas will also remain. The time of Rahukaal is also one of the inauspicious Yoga, because during Rahukaal, the virtuous results of auspicious works, bathing, charity and worship are not achieved. Therefore, while doing religious and virtuous work related to Amavasya today, pay special attention to the time of Rahukaal according to your city.

Why is it important to know Rahukaal

According to astrology, the calculation of Rahukaal is based on the movement of planets, which is considered inauspicious time. Rahukaal is the time of about 1 hour 36 minutes every day, when doing any auspicious work like bathing, donation, puja, havan, tarpan or resolution etc. does not yield auspicious results. Therefore, these works are considered prohibited during Rahukaal. Therefore, on holy days like Magh Amavasya, devotees are advised to avoid doing these activities during Rahukaal.

Rahukaal time changes according to the city

The time of Rahukaal varies on different days between sunrise and sunset. Also, it may vary according to location. Therefore, it is not considered appropriate to worship after seeing the Rahukaal time of any other city. Know what will be the inauspicious time of Rahukaal in your city today.

City wise inauspicious time of Rahukaal (Today Rahu Kaal Timing City wise)

Delhi	04:29 pm to 05:48 pm
Mumbai	04:59 pm to 06:23 pm
Lucknow	04:17 pm to 05:37 pm
Chandigarh	04:27 pm to 05:45 pm
Bhopal	04:35 PM to 05:57 PM
Kolkata	03:53 pm to 05:15 pm
Chennai	04:37 pm to 06:03 pm
Ahmedabad	04:55 PM to 06:16 PM

Amavasya Surya Grahan 2026: Maghi Amavasya is on Sunday 18 January 2026. It is celebrated as Mauni Amavasya. Magh Amavasya is also the first and biggest Amavasya of the year. On this date, the importance of bathing in the holy river, charity, offering to ancestors, fasting of silence, chanting and penance etc. increases manifold. But many people are in a dilemma whether there is a solar eclipse on Magh Amavasya today.

Let us know what is the reason for confusion among people regarding whether solar eclipse has occurred on Amavasya Tithi today or not. If you also feel that due to Amavasya Tithi, there is a solar eclipse today, then read the complete news here and know the truth. But let us tell you in advance that there is no eclipse today on Magh Amavasya.

Why is there eclipse dilemma?

Every month, confusion or dilemma regarding eclipse on the full moon or new moon date arises due to differences in astronomical calculations. It is true that a lunar eclipse always occurs on a full moon day and a solar eclipse always occurs on a new moon day, but this does not happen on every new moon day. A solar eclipse occurs only when the Sun, Moon and Earth come in a straight line.

There is no solar eclipse today

When people feel that an eclipse has occurred on Amavasya Tithi and start searching for information about it on the internet, then old news also starts appearing in the search and a situation of confusion arises. But Astrologer Anish Vyas does not confirm any eclipse today as per Panchang calculations (Mauni Anavasya Panchang). Therefore, even Sutak will not be observed today and you can perform all the religious activities related to Amavasya Tithi. But on January 18, there will be Rahukaal (Aaj Ka Rahukal) from 04:29 pm to 05:49 pm. During this period, avoid doing auspicious works like worship, charity etc.

When will the solar eclipse occur?Surya Grahan 2026 Date)

Astrologically, almanac and scientifically, there has been no confirmation of solar eclipse on Magh Amavasya today. Solar eclipse 17 February 2026. But since this eclipse is partial, it will not be visible in India and Sutak will not be valid.

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Mauni Amavasya 2026: The new moon falling in the month of Magh is known as Magh Amavasya. This year Mauni Amavasya is on 18 January 2026, Sunday. It is believed that taking bath, fasting and donating in complete silence on this day brings health, mental peace and wealth.

By performing religious activities on this day, the malefic planets (Saturn, Rahu-Ketu) defects are rectified and blessings of the ancestors are obtained.

Auspicious time of Mauni Amavasya (Mauni Amavasya 2026 Shubh Muhurat)

According to the Hindu Vedic calendar, this year the festival of Mauni Amavasya will be celebrated on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The auspicious Amavasya date of Magh month will be from 12:03 am on January 18, 2026 to 1:21 am the next day on January 19, 2026.

In such a situation, the time from 4 am to 6 am on the day of Mauni Amavasya is going to be sacred for bathing.

Solution to remove Saturn, Rahu and Ketu defects

By doing some special measures on the day of Mauni Amavasya, one gets relief from Shani Peedha along with Sade Sati and Rahu-Ketu Dosh. According to astrologer Anish Vyas, go to any Shiva temple on the day of Mauni Amavasya and offer Rudraksh rosary to Lord Shiva.

After this, worship Lord Shiva with rituals and chant the 108 names of Lord Shiva with the same rosary or chant the given mantra.

Mantra- Rupam dehi, yasho dehi, bhogam dehi cha Shankar. Bhukti Mukti Falam Dehi, Grihitvarghyam Namostute.”

After doing this, wear that garland around your neck. Also donate food to the needy. By doing this one gets freedom from Saturn, Rahu-Ketu and Pitra Dosh.

In simple words, the good deeds and spirituality related work done by you have a positive effect on the karmic energy, which in some way causes better changes in your life.