Mauni Aathum (Posh Krishna Ashtami)

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Mauni Aathum — Pausha Krishna Ashtami — observed in complete silence (mauna) with Upvas or Ayambil. Falls 2 days before Posh Dasami and is often the opening day of the 3-day Parshvanath Janma Atham observance. Mauna (silence) is held from sunrise to sunset, devoted to Pratikraman, Samayika, and Navkar Mantra japa.

Dates 2026–2027

January 11, 2026January 29, 2027

Mantra

णमो अरिहंताणं णमो सिद्धाणं णमो आयरियाणं णमो उवज्झायाणं णमो लोए सव्वसाहूणं

Namo Arihantanam · Namo Siddhanam · Namo Ayariyanam · Namo Uvajjhayanam · Namo Loe Savva-Sahunam

I bow to the Arihantas, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyayas, and all Sadhus — the Pancha Parameshthi

✦ Special Note

The complete day is spent in silence at the upashraya or in dharma-dhyana. Many Shvetambara families combine Mauni Aathum + Posh Dasami into a connected 3-day observance. Verified Aug 2026 against Shvetambara tithi calendars: Pausha Krishna Ashtami prevails at sunrise on 2026-01-11 and 2027-01-29 (the tithi ends before sunrise on Jan 30, 2027), consistent with the Meru Trayodashi anchors. Distinct from Maun Ekadashi (Margashirsha Shukla 11).

Always Allowed

Boiled water — consumed only between sunrise and sunset

Avoided Year-Round

Root vegetables — potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, radishes, beetroot, turnip (anything underground)Eggplant (brinjal) and multi-seeded vegetables including green chilliesMushrooms and cauliflowerMeat, fish, eggsHoneyAlcohol and fermented foods — yeast breads, vinegar, picklesEating after sunset — never, on any dayCold, iced, or unboiled water — all water must be boiled

Meal Idea

Ideally complete Upvas; if breaking, plain Ayambil grain (boiled wheat or rice) without salt or ghee — eaten in silence before sunset

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