January 2026

Shukla Pradosh Vrat in January 2026 falls on Thursday, January 1, 2026 (Pausha month, Shukla Trayodashi). Pradosh Kaal — the twilight period between sunset and…

Pausha Purnima 2026 falls on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Highly auspicious for holy dips in sacred rivers, especially at Prayagraj. A key bathing day during Kumb…

Makar Sankranti 2026 is celebrated on January 14 as the Sun transitions into Capricorn (Makara rashi). This solar festival marks the beginning of Uttarayana, th…

Pongal 2026, the Tamil harvest festival, is a four-day celebration starting January 14. The festival thanks the Sun God, nature, and cattle for a bountiful harv…

Saphala Ekadashi 2026 falls on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, during Krishna Paksha of Pausha month. 'Saphala' means fruitful — believed to make all endeavors suc…

Krishna Pradosh Vrat in January 2026 falls on Friday, January 16, 2026 (Magha month, Krishna Trayodashi). Pradosh Kaal — the twilight period between sunset and…

Masik Shivaratri in January 2026 falls on Saturday, January 17, 2026 (Magha month, Krishna Chaturdashi). Masik Shivaratri is observed every month on the 14th da…

Mauni Amavasya 2026 falls on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Devotees observe silence (maun vrat). The holy dip at Prayagraj Triveni Sangam draws millions. A key Kumb…

Vasant Panchami 2026 falls on January 23 and heralds the arrival of spring. Dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, it is a day of worship for knowledge, wisdom, and th…

Republic Day 2026, celebrated on January 26, commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950. The grand parade in New Delhi showcases India's mil…

Jaya Ekadashi 2026 falls on Thursday, January 29, 2026, during Shukla Paksha of Magha month. Believed to liberate even ghostly spirits and grant victory (jaya) …

Shukla Shani Pradosh Vrat in January 2026 falls on Saturday, January 31, 2026 (Magha month, Shukla Trayodashi). This is a Shani Pradosh (Saturday), considered t…