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Pausha – Magha · Vikram Samvat 2078

Hindu Calendar

January 2021 · 31 days
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Hindu months in January 2021

Pausha 31 Dec 2020 – 28 Jan 2021
Magha 29 Jan – 27 Feb 2021 Begins · Fri 29 Jan

January 2021 corresponds to Pausha – Magha, Vikram Samvat 2078. 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, 5 favourable, 19 mixed. Ekadashi vrats: Jan 9, Jan 24. New to the Vedic calendar? See how it works.

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