Monthly Festival Calendar

January 2029

Browse festival dates for January 2029 day by day.

Thursday

04 January 2029

Lunar

Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi
लंबोदरा संकष्टी चतुर्थी

Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed on the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha, where devotees fast and pray to Ganesha for the removal of obstacles and success in endeavors.

Lunar

Sakat Chauth
सकट चौथ

Sakat Chauth is a fasting day dedicated to Goddess Sakat and Lord Ganesha, observed by women praying for the long life and well-being of their children, with rituals including offering sweets and chanting prayers.

Lunar

Sankatahara Chaturthi
संकटहर चतुर्थी

Sankatahara Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed to remove obstacles, fulfill desires, and seek his blessings for success and prosperity, with special prayers and offerings made to the deity.

Sunday

07 January 2029

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.

Wednesday

10 January 2029

Lunar

Shattila Ekadasi
शततिला एकादशी

Shattila Ekadasi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, where devotees donate sesame seeds (til), observe a strict fast, and perform acts of charity to cleanse their sins and seek divine blessings.

Thursday

11 January 2029

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.

Friday

12 January 2029

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

Meru Trayodasi
मेरु त्रयोदशी

Meru Trayodasi is a spiritual observance connected to Lord Shiva, where devotees perform special prayers and rituals for longevity, prosperity, and removal of past sins.

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.

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.

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.

Saturday

13 January 2029

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.

Sunday

14 January 2029

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.

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.

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

Mauni Amavas
मौनी अमावस्या

Mauni Amavasya is observed on the Amavasya (new moon) of the Magha month, where devotees maintain silence (maun) and bathe in holy rivers to purify their minds and bodies, seeking spiritual upliftment.

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.

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.

Monday

15 January 2029

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.

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.

Lunar

Magha Begins *South
माघ प्रारंभ

Magha Begins *South marks the start of the Magha month in South India, a time considered auspicious for spiritual practices, temple visits, and bathing in holy rivers.

Lunar

Magha Navratri
माघ नवरात्रि

Magha Navratri is a nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, observed with fasting, prayers, and devotional rituals to seek her blessings for protection and prosperity.

Thursday

18 January 2029

Lunar

Ganesha Jayanti
गणेश जयंती

Ganesha Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, especially in Maharashtra, where devotees perform special poojas, offer sweets like modaks, and pray for wisdom, success, and prosperity.

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.

Friday

19 January 2029

Lunar

Vasant Panchami
बसंत पंचमी

Vasant Panchami marks the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, where devotees, especially students and artists, offer prayers for wisdom, knowledge, and creativity, often dressing in yellow to symbolize prosperity.

Saturday

20 January 2029

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.

Sunday

21 January 2029

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.

Monday

22 January 2029

Lunar

Brahma Savarni Manvadi
ब्रह्म सावर्णि मन्वादी

Brahma Savarni Manvadi refers to the beginning of the rule of the 8th Manu, Brahma Savarni, in Hindu cosmology, signifying the cyclical nature of time and creation.

Lunar

Narmada Jayanti
नर्मदा जयंती

Narmada Jayanti celebrates the birth of the sacred Narmada River, where devotees perform rituals, take holy dips in the river, and offer prayers for purification and blessings.

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

Ratha Sapthami
रथ सप्तमी

Ratha Sapthami is a festival dedicated to Lord Surya (the Sun god), symbolizing the change of seasons, where devotees offer prayers, bathe in holy rivers, and perform rituals for good health and prosperity.

Tuesday

23 January 2029

Lunar

Bhishma Ashtami
भीष्म अष्टमी

Bhishma Ashtami honors Bhishma Pitamaha from the Mahabharata, who chose to leave his mortal body on this day; devotees perform tarpan (water offering) to ancestors and seek blessings for strength and righteousness.

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.

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.

Thursday

25 January 2029

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.

Friday

26 January 2029

Lunar

Jaya Ekadasi
जय एकादशी

Jaya Ekadasi is an auspicious fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, where devotees observe a fast, offer prayers, and seek the removal of sins and blessings for success and prosperity.

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.

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.

Saturday

27 January 2029

Lunar

Bhishma Dvadasi
भीष्म द्वादशी

Bhishma Dvadasi is the day following Bhishma Ashtami, observed with prayers and rituals for Bhishma Pitamaha, and it is considered auspicious for charity and feeding Brahmins in his honor.

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.

Monday

29 January 2029

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.

Tuesday

30 January 2029

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.

Lunar

Guru Ravidas Jayanti
गुरु रविदास जयंती

Guru Ravidas Jayanti celebrates the birth of the saint-poet Guru Ravidas, a spiritual leader who advocated for equality and social reform, with prayers, processions, and singing of his hymns.

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

Lalita Jayanti
ललिता जयंती

Lalita Jayanti honors Goddess Lalita, a form of Shakti, where devotees perform special poojas and rituals to seek her blessings for prosperity, protection, and spiritual wisdom.

Lunar

Magha Navratri
माघ नवरात्रि

Magha Navratri is a nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, observed with fasting, prayers, and devotional rituals to seek her blessings for protection and prosperity.

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.

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.

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