Important fasts and festivals like Shattila Ekadashi, Til Dwadashi and Masik Shivratri fall in the month of Magh. Bathing in Ganga and donating sesame seeds are considered to have special significance in this month. It is said that cow, sesame, jaggery and blanket should be donated in this month. Fasting and worship also have special significance in the month of Magh, in which Lord Vishnu and Shiva are worshipped.
This week, there is a fast of Shattila Ekadashi on 25th January, which is considered to be the most special Ekadashi of Magh month. On this day, sesame seeds should be offered in the worship of Lord Vishnu. After this, Dwadashi also has special significance, which is called Til Dwadashi, Ekadashi fast is observed on this day. After this comes monthly Shivratri and Pradosh fast. There are also Gandamul Nakshatra in this month, which give special virtuous results.
Important Dates:
- January 21 (Tuesday): Magh Krishna Saptami Tithi (till 12:40 pm) – Shri Ramanandacharya Jayanti, Rashtriya Magh Masarambh, Shri Swami Vivekananda Jayanti.
- January 22 (Wednesday): Magh Krishna Ashtami Tithi (till 03:18 PM) – Ashtaka Shraddha, Shri Ram Mandir Pratishtha Day (Ayodhya).
- 23 January (Thursday): Magh Krishna Navami Tithi (till 05:38 pm) – Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti.
- 24 January (Friday): Magh Krishna Dashami Tithi (up to 07:25 pm) – Gandmool Ratri (up to 07:07 pm before sunrise).
- 25 January (Saturday): Magh Krishna Ekadashi date (till 08:32 pm) – Shattila Ekadashi fast.
- 26 January (Sunday): Magh Krishna Dwadashi date (till 08:55 pm) – Til Dwadashi, Republic Day.
- 27 January (Monday): Magh Krishna Trayodashi Tithi (till 08:35 pm) – Maas Shivratri fast, Adinath Nirvana Day (Jain), Gandmool (till 09:02 am).
