Monthly Festival Calendar

January 2027

Browse festival dates for January 2027 day by day.

Sunday

03 January 2027

Lunar

Saphala Ekadasi
सफल एकादशी

Saphala Ekadasi is a sacred fasting day on the Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha, where devotees abstain from grains and pray to Lord Vishnu for success, prosperity, and the removal of past sins.

Monday

04 January 2027

Lunar

Pradosh Vrat
प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deity), and chant mantras for blessings and well-being.

Tuesday

05 January 2027

Lunar

Masik Shivaratri
मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers and water to Lord Shiva for inner strength and spiritual growth.

Lunar

Pradosh Vrat
प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deity), and chant mantras for blessings and well-being.

Lunar

Shani Trayodasi
शनि त्रयोदशी

Shani Trayodasi is a day dedicated to Lord Shani (Saturn), where devotees fast and offer prayers to mitigate the malefic effects of Shani in their lives, seeking protection from hardships and obstacles.

Wednesday

06 January 2027

Lunar

Anvadhan
अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking blessings for abundance.

Lunar

Masik Shivaratri
मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers and water to Lord Shiva for inner strength and spiritual growth.

Thursday

07 January 2027

Lunar

Darsha Amavasya
दर्श अमावस्या

Darsha Amavasya is the new moon day observed with rituals for ancestors, including tarpan (offering water) and pitru shraddha to ensure peace for departed souls.

Solar

Hanuman Jayanti *Tamil
हनुमान जयंती

Hanuman Jayanti (Tamil) marks the birth of Lord Hanuman, celebrated in Tamil Nadu with devotees fasting, chanting Hanuman Chalisa, and participating in special rituals and processions to seek his blessings for strength and protection.

Lunar

Ishti
इष्टि

Ishti refers to a Vedic ritual offering where devotees perform yajnas (sacrificial offerings) to please the gods and seek prosperity, health, and fulfillment of specific desires.

Lunar

Masik Amavasya
मासिक अमावस्या

Masik Amavasya, observed on every new moon day, is a time for performing pitru tarpan and shraddha rites, as well as meditating and fasting to remove negative energies and seek peace for ancestors' souls.

Lunar

Somavati Amavasya
सोमवती अमावस्या

Somavati Amavasya occurs when Amavasya (new moon) falls on a Monday, a highly auspicious day for bathing in sacred rivers and performing rituals to honor ancestors, seeking blessings for peace and prosperity.

Friday

08 January 2027

Lunar

Chandra Darshana
चंद्र दर्शन

Chandra Darshana is the observance of sighting the moon for the first time after the new moon, where devotees offer prayers to the moon god for mental peace and emotional balance.

Lunar

Pausa Begins
पौष प्रारंभ

Pausa Begins marks the start of the Pausha month in the Hindu calendar, a period considered significant for religious observances and spiritual reflection.

Lunar

Pausa Begins *South
पौष प्रारंभ

Pausa Begins *South marks the beginning of the Pausa month in the southern calendar, a period often associated with religious observances, winter harvests, and the worship of deities for abundance and prosperity.

Tuesday

12 January 2027

Lunar

Masik Chaturthi
मासिक चतुर्थी

Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting, reciting Ganesha mantras, offering modaks and flowers, and seeking his blessings for wisdom and the removal of obstacles.

Gregorian

National Youth Day
राष्ट्रीय युवा दिवस

National Youth Day is observed in India to commemorate Swami Vivekananda's birthday, focusing on inspiring the youth towards patriotism, moral responsibility, and personal development.

Gregorian

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
स्वामी विवेकानंद जयंती

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of the great Indian monk Swami Vivekananda, honoring his contributions to spirituality, philosophy, and youth empowerment.

Thursday

14 January 2027

Makara Jyoti
मकर ज्योति

Makara Jyoti is a celestial event observed at Sabarimala Temple in Kerala, where a divine light is believed to appear on Makar Sankranti day. It is considered a divine blessing and a sign of Lord Ayyappa's presence.

Pongal
पोंगल

Pongal is a Tamil harvest festival celebrated with offerings to the Sun God, cooking sweet rice, and decorating cattle. It marks the end of the harvest season and the start of the Sun's journey northward.

Lunar

Skanda Shasti
स्कंद शष्ठी

Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in processions, and offer special prayers for courage and strength.

Uttarayana
उत्तरायण

Uttarayana marks the Sun's northward journey, considered auspicious for new beginnings and spiritual practices. It is celebrated with kite flying, charity, and prayers for prosperity in Gujarat and other regions.

Friday

15 January 2027

Lunar

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जयंती

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, celebrated with prayers, kirtans, and readings of the Guru Granth Sahib to honor his spiritual leadership and bravery.

Maatu Pongal
माटु पोंगल

Maatu Pongal is a Tamil festival where cattle are worshipped for their role in agriculture. The cattle are bathed, decorated, and fed special foods as a sign of gratitude.

Magh Bihu
माघ बिहू

Magh Bihu is an Assamese festival celebrated with feasting, music, and traditional games. It marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the Assamese New Year.

Saturday

16 January 2027

Lunar

Banada Ashtami
बनदा अष्टमी

Banada Ashtami is observed on the Ashtami tithi, particularly in some regions of South India, where women fast and perform rituals for the well-being of their families, seeking protection and prosperity.

Lunar

Masik DurgAshtami
मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी

Masik Durgashtami is the monthly observance of Durga Ashtami, where devotees fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for strength, protection, and the removal of negativity.

Monday

18 January 2027

Solar

Masik Karthigai
मासिक कार्तिगई

Masik Karthigai is a monthly festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, observed with the lighting of lamps and special prayers to remove darkness and obstacles from one’s life.

Tuesday

19 January 2027

Lunar

Dharma Savarni Manvadi
धर्म सावर्णि मन्वादी

Dharma Savarni Manvadi marks the beginning of the reign of the 9th Manu, Dharma Savarni, in Hindu cosmology, symbolizing a new era in the cyclical creation of the universe.

Lunar

Pausa Putrada Ekadasi
पौष पुत्रदा एकादशी

Pausa Putrada Ekadasi is a significant fasting day where devotees pray to Lord Vishnu, seeking blessings for the well-being and health of their children, and those desiring offspring fast with devotion.

Solar

Rohini Vrat
रोहिणी व्रत

Rohini Vrat is a fasting ritual observed by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands, performed on the day when the Rohini Nakshatra is in effect, and it includes prayers to Lord Krishna and offerings of food.

Lunar

Tailang Swami Jayanti
तैलंग स्वामी जयंती

Tailang Swami Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of the saint Tailang Swami, known for his miraculous powers and deep spiritual wisdom, with devotees performing meditation and prayers in his honor.

Wednesday

20 January 2027

Lunar

Pradosh Vrat
प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deity), and chant mantras for blessings and well-being.

Thursday

21 January 2027

Lunar

Anvadhan
अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking blessings for abundance.

Friday

22 January 2027

Lunar

Ishti
इष्टि

Ishti is a Vedic ritual in which yajnas (sacrifices) are performed with offerings to the gods, aimed at fulfilling desires or seeking divine blessings for prosperity and well-being.

Lunar

Masik Purnima
मासिक पूर्णिमा

Masik Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrated with fasting, worship, and bathing in holy rivers to gain divine blessings and cleanse sins.

Lunar

Masik Purnima Vrat
मासिक पूर्णिमा व्रत

Masik Purnima Vrat is observed on every full moon day, where devotees fast, perform rituals, and offer prayers to the moon and various deities for peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth.

Gregorian

Ramalala Pratishtha Diwas
रामलाला प्रतिष्ठा दिवस

Ramalala Pratishtha Diwas commemorates the day when the idol of Lord Rama was installed in the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, celebrated with rituals and prayers to honor Lord Rama's presence.

Lunar

Shakambhari Purnima
शाकम्भरी पूर्णिमा

Shakambhari Purnima is dedicated to Goddess Shakambhari, who is worshipped as the provider of vegetation and food, with devotees fasting and offering fruits and vegetables to the goddess.

Saturday

23 January 2027

Gregorian

Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
सुभाष चंद्र बोस जयंती

Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Indian freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose, celebrated with patriotic events, speeches, and tributes to honor his contributions to India’s independence struggle.

Solar

Thai Pusam
थाई पूषम

Thai Pusam is a Tamil festival celebrating Lord Murugan’s victory over evil, where devotees engage in acts of devotion such as carrying kavadi, fasting, and offering prayers at Murugan temples.

Tuesday

26 January 2027

Gregorian

Republic Day
गणतंत्र दिवस

Republic Day is celebrated on January 26th in India, marking the adoption of the Indian Constitution, with parades, flag hoisting, and patriotic celebrations across the country.

Thursday

28 January 2027

Lunar

Vivekananda Jayanti *Samvat
विवेकानंद जयंती संवत

Vivekananda Jayanti *Samvat commemorates the birth of Swami Vivekananda according to the Samvat calendar, celebrated with prayers, lectures, and youth-focused events inspired by his teachings on spirituality and national pride.

Friday

29 January 2027

Lunar

KalAshtami
कालाष्टमी

KalAshtami is observed on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha every month, devoted to Lord Bhairava, where devotees fast throughout the day, perform special poojas, and seek protection from negativity.

Lunar

Masik Krishna JanmAshtami
मासिक कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

Masik Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami, with devotees observing fasts, reciting devotional songs, performing midnight prayers, and breaking the fast after offering special prasad to the deity.

Saturday

30 January 2027

Gregorian

Gandhi Punyatithi
गांधी पुण्यतिथि

Gandhi Punyatithi marks the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, where tributes are paid to his life and legacy through prayers, peace marches, and reflections on non-violence and truth.

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