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Pausha – Magha · Vikram Samvat 1997

Hindu Calendar

January 1940 · 31 days
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Hindu months in January 1940

Pausha 27 Dec 1939 – 24 Jan 1940
Magha 25 Jan – 23 Feb 1940 Begins · Thu 25 Jan

January 1940 corresponds to Pausha – Magha, Vikram Samvat 1997. Pausha runs through midwinter toward Makar Sankranti, the Sun's turn north; it is a quiet month for weddings, given to Surya worship and ancestor offerings. Major observances: Makar Sankranti (Jan 14), Thai Pongal (Jan 14), Republic Day (Jan 26). Day quality across 31 days: 2 highly auspicious, 4 favourable, 18 mixed. Ekadashi vrats: Jan 5, Jan 21. New to the Vedic calendar? See how it works.

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