Listen to this articleJanuary 2024 – A Month of New Beginnings and Auspicious Celebrations
January 2023 brings new beginnings and a fresh start, with the opportunity to set new resolutions and make plans for the future. January is a month for personal and professional development, a time to focus on achieving goals and reaching new heights. This January, one can look back on the past year and celebrate their achievements and successes. It is a time to reflect on what went well and to set new targets for the upcoming year 2023.
Important Religious Festivals of January 2024 in India
For Indians, January 2023 brings with it several important events and festivals that are celebrated with great enthusiasm and importance. One of the most significant religious events in January 2023 is Makar Sankranti, which falls on Sunday, 15 January. This festival marks the end of winter solstice and the beginning of the sun’s upward journey. It is considered to be an auspicious day for Hindu religion as it is believed that performing religious rituals on this day brings blessings and prosperity.
Another important religious festival of January 2023 is Bhogi. It is celebrated on January 14th, marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It is a Hindu festival where people burn old possessions to signify letting go of the past and embracing new beginnings. It is believed that by doing so, it brings good luck and prosperity for the upcoming year.
In addition to these festivals, January 2023 also has several other important religious dates such as Pongal and Lohri. Pongal is celebrated on January 15th at 12:51 PM and Lohri is celebrated on January 14th, both festivals are celebrated to mark the end of winter and the beginning of spring and are considered to be very auspicious for farmers and agricultural communities in India.
Kalnirnay Calendar January 2024
Kalnirnay Pachang January 2024
Events / Festivals in the month of January 2024 in the Kalnirnay Calendar 2024 are as follows –
- Putrada Ekadashi – Monday 2nd January 2023
- Tuesday 3rdJanuary 2023 – Savitribai Phule Jayanti
- Friday – 6th January 2023 – Shakambari Poornima
- Tuesday 10th January 2023 (Time – Chandroday 9:11 PM) – Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi
- Thursday 12th January 2023 – Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
- Thursday 12th January 2023 – Rajmata Jijau Saheb Jayanti
- Saturday 14th January 2023 – Bhogi
- 15th January 2023 – Makar Sankranti – Sunday
- (Start time – 6:16 AM & End Time – 22nd January 2023 2:23 AM) – Darsh Amavasya – Friday – 21st January 2023
- Thursday 26th January 2023 – Republic Day of India
Conclusion: January 2024 – A Month of Religious Significance and Cultural Immersion
In summary, January 2023 in India is a month of great religious significance with several important religious observances and festivals that are celebrated with great enthusiasm and importance. It is a perfect time to immerse oneself in the country’s rich heritage and culture and to seek blessings and prosperity for the upcoming year.
January 2023 marks the beginning of the new year and brings with it several important religious observances and festivals for Hindu religion such as Makar Sankranti on January 14th, Bhogi on January 31st, Pongal and Lohri.
One of the most significant religious events in January 2023 in India is Makar Sankranti, which falls on January 14th.
Makar Sankranti festival marks the end of winter solstice and the beginning of the sun’s upward journey. It is considered to be an auspicious day for Hindu religion as it is believed that performing religious rituals on this day brings blessings and prosperity for Hindu people.
Bhogi is a Hindu festival celebrated on January 31st in India, marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring. People burn old possessions to signify letting go of the past and embracing new beginnings.
Yes, in addition to Makar Sankranti on January 14th and Bhogi on January 31st, January 2023 also has other important religious dates such as Pongal and Lohri. These festivals are celebrated to mark the end of winter and the beginning of spring