January 2021 Calendar: These are the fasts-festivals in the first month of the new year, start your preparations now

DNA Web Team | Updated: Dec 28, 2020, 12:20 PM IST

2021 is about to begin and so are fast and festivals. Today we will tell you in detail about all the fasts and festivals falling in January 2021.

The year 2020 is going to end. This year, due to the novel coronavirus, almost all the festivals have lost their glow. Everyone hopes that the year 2021 will bring new joy and happiness to their life. According to the Hindu Dharma Panchang, there are many fasts and festivals in January 2021 (January 2021 Festivals Calendar). Fasting and festivals like Makar Sankranti 2021, Lohri 2021, Pradosh Vrat 2021, Ekadashi (2121), and Ekadashi (Magh Bihu 2021) and Magh Bihu (January 2021 Vrat And Festivals Calendar) are all lined up. Today we will tell you in detail about all the fasts and festivals falling in January 2021. Through them, you can start preparing for them in advance.

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Sankashti Chaturthi 2021 will fall on Saturday, January 2. On this day, all the wishes are fulfilled by worshiping Lord Ganesha and keeping a fast.

On Saturday, January 9, 2021, is Safla Ekadashi (Safla Ekadashi 2021). On this day, Lord Vishnu is worshiped and fast is observed.

Pradosh Vrat 2021 will be observed on Sunday, January 10, 2021. By observing a fast on this day, a person gets freedom from all their sins.

On Monday, January 11, 2021, the monthly Shivaratri (Masik Shivratri 2021) will be celebrated. On this day, a fast for Lord Shiva is kept. According to beliefs, by observing Lord Shiva's fast on this day with rituals, one gets relief from all the sufferings of life.

On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, the festival of Lohri (Lohri 2021) will be celebrated. Woods are collected and lit on the evening of Lohri and fire is worshiped with sesame seeds.

On January 14, 2021, on Thursday, Makar Sankranti 2021 and Pongal 2021 will be celebrated. This festival is known by different names in different states of the country. In Uttar Pradesh, it is celebrated as Khichdi, Ghughutiya, or Kale Kauva in Uttarakhand, and Pongal in South India. Donating on this day is considered auspicious.

On Friday, January 15, 2021, the festival of Magh Bihu will be celebrated. It is a famous festival in Assam. Magh Bihu marks the beginning of the new year for the people of Assam.

On Saturday, January 16, 2021, Vinayaka Chaturthi 2021 will be celebrated. Lord Ganesha is worshiped on this day. The devotees who worship Lord Ganesha earnestly get their wishes fulfilled.

On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, is the festival of Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti. This festival has special significance in Sikhism. Guru Govind Singh was born on this day. The 354th birth anniversary of Guru Govind Singh will be celebrated in January.

On Sunday, January 24, 2021, Sunday is Pausha Putrada Ekadashi (Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2021). On this day, fasting and worshiping Lord Vishnu, the Vrati gets blessed with children.

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, Bhaum Pradosh Vrat 2021 will be observed. Worshiping Lord Shiva on this day eliminates every dosha.

Paush Purnima (Paush Purnima 2021) will be celebrated on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Bathing on Dan Paush Purnima gives Moksh.