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Pausha – Magha · Vikram Samvat 2073

Hindu Calendar

January 2016 · 31 days
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Hindu months in January 2016

Pausha 26 Dec 2015 – 24 Jan 2016
Magha 25 Jan – 22 Feb 2016 Begins · Mon 25 Jan

January 2016 corresponds to Pausha – Magha, Vikram Samvat 2073. 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 15), Thai Pongal (Jan 15), Republic Day (Jan 26). Day quality across 31 days: 1 highly auspicious, 3 favourable, 21 mixed. Ekadashi vrats: Jan 5, Jan 20. New to the Vedic calendar? See how it works.

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