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Let us have a look at the list of major fasts and festivals falling in the month of Magha.
Worshiping Lord Surya, Goddess Ganga and Lord Vishnu is considered auspicious in this month.
According to the Hindu calendar, the holy month of Magha is starting today from 7th January. This month is considered very auspicious, as one can observe various vrats (fasts) and festivals. Transit of many planets will also be seen this month.
During this Gupt Navratri will be celebrated and Saturn’s zodiac sign is also changing from January 17. There is also a coincidence of Ravi Pushya Nakshatra on 8th January and 5th February. It is considered auspicious to worship Lord Surya along with Mother Goddess in this month. Ganga and Lord Vishnu.
Let us have a look at the list of major fasts and festivals falling in the month of Magha.
January 7, Saturday – Magh month begins
January 10, Tuesday – Ganesh Sankashti Chaturthi
January 13, Friday – Mars Margi, Lohri festival
January 14, Saturday- Sun Transit, Makar Sankranti, Kharmas Completion
January 15, Sunday – Pongal
January 17, Tuesday – transit of Saturn
January 18, Wednesday – Shattila Ekadashi fast
January 19, Thursday – Pradosh Vrat (Krishna)
January 20, Friday – Monthly Shivratri
January 21, Saturday – Magh (Mauni) Amavasya
January 22, Sunday – Magh Gupta Navratri begins
January 26, Thursday – Basant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
January 28, Saturday – Rath Saptami
January 30, Monday – Magh Gupta Navratri ends
February 1, Wednesday- Jaya Ekadashi, Bhishma Dwadashi
February 2, Thursday – Pradosh Vrat
February 5, Sunday – Magh Shukla Purnima, Lalita Jayanti, Sant Ravidas Jayanti
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