January 2024 Festivals: Festivals have special significance in Hindu religion. Every festival has religious and scientific significance. There will be some festivals and fasts in the first month of the year 2024 i.e. January. Among these, the festival of Makar Sankranti is going to be very special. Let us know in detail about the festivals coming in the month of January….
Fast in January 2024
- 4 January: Kalashtami
- 7 January: Saphala Ekadashi
- 9 January: Bhaum Pradosh
- 14 January: Bhogi, Vinayak Chaturthi
- 15 January: Makar Sankranti
- January 16: Sankranti Karidin
- 21 January: Putrada Ekadashi
- 29 January: Sankashti Chaturthi
auspicious date
- Auspicious dates for marriage: 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
- Auspicious dates for Mundan: 17, 31
- Auspicious dates for Griha Pravesh: 17, 22, 24
- Auspicious dates to start a new business: 4, 8, 17, 35, 26, 31
Importance of Makar Sankranti festival
According to astrology, when the Sun enters from one zodiac sign to another, it is called ‘Sankrat’. The festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated when the Sun enters Capricorn.
Due to the movement of the Sun towards the Northern Hemisphere from the festival of Makar Sankranti, it is also called ‘Uttarayan’. According to the scriptures, the day of the gods begins from this day. Therefore the festival of Makar Sankranti has special significance.
When will Kharmas end?
Kharmas starts when the Sun enters Sagittarius. Kharmas will end when the Sun leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn. Doing any auspicious work is prohibited during Kharmas. After January 15, you can do auspicious works like marriage, mundan and house warming. Sun’s entry into Capricorn is considered very auspicious.
