Monthly Festival Calendar

January 2031

Browse festival dates for January 2031 day by day.

Wednesday

01 January 2031

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.

Saturday

04 January 2031

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sunday

05 January 2031

Lunar

Kurma Dvadasi
कुर्म द्वादशी

Kurma Dvadasi celebrates Lord Vishnu's incarnation as the tortoise (Kurma) on the Dvadasi tithi, observed with special prayers, fasts, and offerings to seek divine protection and stability.

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.

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.

Monday

06 January 2031

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.

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.

Tuesday

07 January 2031

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.

Wednesday

08 January 2031

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.

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.

Sunday

12 January 2031

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.

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

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.

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.

Tuesday

14 January 2031

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.

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.

Wednesday

15 January 2031

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.

Thursday

16 January 2031

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.

Sunday

19 January 2031

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.

Monday

20 January 2031

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

21 January 2031

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.

Wednesday

22 January 2031

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.

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.

Thursday

23 January 2031

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.

Lunar

Dwapara Yuga
द्वापर युग

Dwapara Yuga, the third age in the four-yuga cycle, represents a time of decline in virtue and moral values, characterized by the rise of human conflicts and reduced spirituality.

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.

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 Amavasai
थाई अमावस्या

Thai Amavasai is a significant day for Tamil Hindus, observed by offering rituals for the ancestors (pitru tarpan), with prayers for peace and salvation of their souls.

Sunday

26 January 2031

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.

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.

Monday

27 January 2031

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.

Tuesday

28 January 2031

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.

Wednesday

29 January 2031

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.

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.

Thursday

30 January 2031

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.

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

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.

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