Maun Vrat
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Mauni Amavasya 2026: Know correct date, significance of Maut Vrat and important rules to follow
Spirituality | Jan 17, 2026, 05:17 PM ISTMauni Amavasya 2026 will be observed on January 18. The day holds deep religious importance, with Maut Vrat, sacred bathing, charity and ancestral prayers at its core. Here is a simple guide to its significance, method and rules.
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Prashant Kishor Observes Maun Vrat as Atonement After Jan Suraaj's Bihar Election Rout
News | Nov 20, 2025, 04:59 PM ISTAfter Jan Suraaj's shock defeat in Bihar elections, strategist Prashant Kishor observed a Maun Vrat at Bhitiharwa Gandhi Ashram to reflect on setbacks, gauge public sentiment, and plan future strategies. Analysts see it as penance and a signal to rebuild supporter trust.
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Congress to observe 'maun vrat' today to protest against Lakhimpur violence
News | Oct 11, 2021, 09:00 AM ISTCongress in protest of the Lakhimpur is observing 'maun vrat' against the Lakhimpur violence.
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Abki Baar Kiski Sarkar | Priyanka Gandhi calls off protest, blames UP govt for 'chaos'
News | Jul 16, 2021, 08:32 PM ISTCongress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called off her 'maun vrat' after two-and-a-half hours and said that it was in protest against the chaos prevailing in Uttar Pradesh, here on Friday.
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Super 100 | Govt-farmers 5th round talks ends in deadlock, next meeting on Dec 9
News | Dec 06, 2020, 08:40 AM ISTTalks between the government and protesting farmers remained inconclusive on Saturday even after five rounds of discussions as union leaders stuck to their demand and went on a 'maun vrat' seeking a clear 'yes or no.
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MP CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan observes 'maun vrat' over Kamal Nath's remark on Imarti Devi
News | Oct 19, 2020, 12:02 PM ISTMadhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is observing a two-hour 'silent protest' in Bhopal, against former CM & Congress leader Kamal Nath for his remarks wherein he referred to BJP leader Imarti Devi as "item".
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Anna Hazare Breaks His Vow Of Silence At Rajghat
India | Nov 04, 2011, 06:23 PM ISTNew Delhi, Nov 4 : Anna Hazare today broke his ‘vow of silence' for the past 19 days after paying tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat here.74-year-old Hazare visited Gandhi's memorial at around 7 am
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Anna Hazare May End 'Maun Vrat' In 3-4 Days
India | Oct 31, 2011, 05:39 PM ISTRalegan Siddhi, Oct 31: Anna Hazare, who has been in ‘silent mode' for the past fortnight since his team members got enmeshed in a series of controversies, may break his ‘maun vrat' (vow of silence)
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Doctor Advises Hazare To Break 'Maun Vrat'
India | Oct 30, 2011, 10:12 PM ISTPune, Oct 30: Social activist Anna Hazare has been advised to give up his maun vrat (the vow of silence) by his doctor.Dr K H Sancheti, a noted physician from the city, who examined Hazare
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Anna's Maun Vrat To Avoid Questions On Yeddyurappa, Says Digvijay
India | Oct 16, 2011, 08:26 PM ISTLucknow, Oct 16: Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh today said Anna Hazare has decided to observe “maun vrat” (vow of silence) so that he does not have to give a reply to questions related to
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Hazare Starts Week-Long 'Maun Vrat'
India | Oct 16, 2011, 09:20 PM ISTRalegan Siddhi, Oct 16 : Social activist Anna Hazare today began his week-long ‘maun vrat' (vow of silence) at his native village for “atma shanti” (peace of soul).“Anna began his maun vrat this morning. He
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Anna Hazare Decides To Go On Maun Vrat From Sunday
India | Oct 15, 2011, 04:41 PM ISTPune, Oct 15: Social activist Anna Hazare will observe a week-long ‘maun vrat (fasting into silence)' from October 17 at his native Ralegan Siddhi village for “peace of soul”, a close aide of the Gandhian
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Ramdev Ends Vow Of Silence, To Hold Yoga Camp in Haridwar From July 1
India | Jun 22, 2011, 01:16 PM ISTHaridwar, Jun 22 : Yoga guru Swami Ramdev ended his week-long Maun Vrat (silence vow) on Tuesday and spoke to his close associates about the various activities of his Trust.Ramdev is expected to meet the