December 2024 corresponds to December. Midwinter into the new Gregorian year: the Sun turns north at Makar Sankranti, kept as Pongal, Lohri, Uttarayan, and Magh Bihu, with Republic Day on January 26 close behind. Major observances: Vivah Panchami (Dec 6), Mokshada Ekadashi (Dec 11), Gita Jayanti (Dec 11). Day quality across 31 days: 2 highly auspicious, 3 favourable, 19 mixed. Ekadashi vrats: Dec 11, Dec 26.
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