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  • January 9, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 9, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 9, 2025, Special Days: It is Day 9 of 2025, and January 9 has a few minor national and international observances in the form of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, National Faith Day, National Cassoulet Day, National Apricot Day and International Choreographers Day. There are many important birthday and birth anniversary celebrations. Catherine, Princess of Wales, Former US President Richard Nixon, Indian athlete Hima Das, and Bollywood directors from India Farhan Akhtar and Farah Khan celebrate their birthdays today. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 9, 2025 (Thursday)

    1. Masik Karthigai in January 2025

    2. Balloon Ascension Day

    3. National Static Electricity Day

    4. Panama’s Martyrs’ Day

    5. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

    6. National Faith Day

    7. National Cassoulet Day

    8. National Apricot Day

    9. International Choreographers Day

    10. Healthy Weight, Healthy Look Day

    Famous January 9 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Richard Nixon

    2. Catherine, Princess of Wales

    3. S. Jaishankar

    4. Hima Das

    5. Farah Khan

    6. Farhan Akhtar

    7. Sunderlal Bahuguna

    8. Jimmy Page

    9. Nina Dobrev

    10. Nicola Peltz

    11. Joan Baez

    12. Sharad Malhotra

    13. Anusha Dandekar

    14. J. K. Simmons

    15. Park Sung-woong

    16. Haris Sohail

    17. Michaëlla Krajicek

    18. Gennaro Gattuso

    19. Lucas Leiva

    20. Rodrygo

    January 8, 2025, Special Days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 09, 2025 12:36 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • When Is Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025? Know Vrat Date, Parana Time, Ekadashi Tithi, Puja Vidhi and Significance To Observe the Holy Fast Dedicated to Lord Vishnu

    When Is Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025? Know Vrat Date, Parana Time, Ekadashi Tithi, Puja Vidhi and Significance To Observe the Holy Fast Dedicated to Lord Vishnu

    Vaikuntha Ekadashi is an auspicious Hindu occasion dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. The day is celebrated with great devotion, especially by Vaishnavas, who consider Vaikuntha Ekadashi as a special Ekadashi. Vaikuntha Ekadashi coincides with Mokshada Ekadashi or Putrada Ekadashi. It is observed on the 11th lunar day of the waxing lunar fortnight of the solar month of Dhanu. Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025 falls on Friday, January 10. On January 11, the Parana Time will be from 07:14 AM to 08:21 AM. January 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Check Dates of Important Events in the First Month of the Year. 

    The Dwadashi End Moment on Parana Day will be at 08:21 AM. The Ekadashi Tithi will begin at 12:22 AM on January 9 and end at 10:19 AM on January 10. In this article, let’s know more about Vaikuntha Ekadashi Vrat 2025 date, shubh muhurat, puja rituals and the significance of the auspicious day. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025 Date

    Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025 falls on Friday, January 10.

    Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025, Parana Time and Tithi

    • The Dwadashi End Moment on Parana Day will be at 08:21 am.

    • On January 11, the Parana Time will be from 07:14 am to 08:21 am.

    • The Ekadashi Tithi will begin at 12:22 am on January 9, 2025 and end at 10:19 am on January 10, 2025.

    Vaikuntha Ekadashi Puja Vidhi and Rituals

    • Vaikuntha Ekadashi fasting is an important aspect where devotees of Lord Vishnu wake up early in the morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes.

    • People fast the whole day and keep vigil and seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu. Special prayers are offered to the Lord. Devotees also engage in Japa and Dhyan, i.e. meditation.

    • On ‘Dashami’, the previous day of the observance, devotees who take up Vaikuntha Ekadashi fasting are to take only lunch.

    • On Ekadashi day, devotees have to maintain a complete fast and engage in prayers dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On this day, devotees keep vigil the whole night and visit the temple of Vishnu, mostly in the wee hours of the morning.

    • Devotees break the fast at the Parana time and seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu for a prosperous and happy life.

    • In Vishnu temples, Vaikuntha Ekadashi is part and parcel of Dhanurmasam (Margaḻi) vratam and its puja.

    Vaikuntha Ekadashi Significance

    Vaikuntha Ekadashi holds great significance for Hindus, especially the devotees of Lord Vishnu. The Vishnu Purana states that fasting on Vaikuntha Ekadashi is equivalent to fasting on the remaining 23 Ekadashis of the Hindu calendar year. However, according to Vaishnava tradition, fasting is mandatory on all Ekadashis of both Shukla paksha and Krishna paksha and is considered sacred as Ekadashis are dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. Vaikuntha Ekadashi is also known as Mukkoti Ekadashi. It is believed that Vaikuntha Dwaram or the gate of Lord’s inner sanctum is opened on this day and devotees who observe fast on Vaikuntha Ekadashi attain salvation by going to Heaven.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 09, 2025 12:12 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • When Is Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025? Know Date, Parana Time, Ekadashi Tithi, Puja Rituals and Significance To Worship Lord Vishnu

    When Is Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025? Know Date, Parana Time, Ekadashi Tithi, Puja Rituals and Significance To Worship Lord Vishnu

    Pausha Putrada Ekadashi is an auspicious occasion dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. The Pausha Putrada Ekadashi day falls on the 11th lunar day, also known as Ekadashi, of the fortnight of the waxing moon in the Hindu month of Pausha, which corresponds to the month of December or January in the Gregorian calendar. Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 falls on Friday, January 10, 2025. The Parana time is on the next day, i.e. on January 11 from 07:14 AM to 08:21 AM. This Pausha Putrada Ekadashi is more popular in North India, while other states give more importance to the Shravana one. January 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Check Dates of Important Events in the First Month of the Year. 

    On Parana Day, the Dwadashi End Moment is at 08:21 AM. According to Drikpanchang, the Ekadashi Tithi begins at 12:22 PM on January 09 and end at 10:19 AM on Jan 10. This day is known as Pausha Putrada Ekadashi, to differentiate it from the other Putrada Ekadashi in Shravana, also called Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, which falls in July–August month. Scroll down to know more about Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 date, puja rituals, shubh muhurat and the significance of the sacred day. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 Date

    Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 falls on Friday, January 10, 2025.

    Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 Tithi and Parana Time

    • According to Drikpanchang, the Ekadashi Tithi begins at 12:22 PM on January 09 and end at 10:19 AM on Jan 10.

    • The Parana time is on January 11 from 07:14 AM to 08:21 AM.

    Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Puja Rituals

    • Married couples who long for a son fast and pray to Lord Vishnu on the day of Putrada Ekadashi.

    • Devotees wake up early in the morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes. They place a picture or statue of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on the altar.

    • Devotees offer fruits, flowers, sweets, and tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu and pray for children’s, prosperity, and well-being.

    • On this day, devotees recite the Vishnu Sahasranama, a hymn with a thousand names of Vishnu.

    • Couples also worship the deity for well-being for their children.

    • Devotees may observe a fast without water (nirjala fast) or eat fruits and water (phalahar). Grains, beans, cereals, and certain vegetables and spices are avoided on this day.

    • On this day, devotees should visit a nearby Vishnu temple. They should break their fast after sunrise on the day following the Ekadashi fast.

    Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Significance

    The Bhavishya Purana reveals the tale of Putrada Ekadashi as told by the god Krishna to the king Yudhishthira. On the day of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi vrat, married couples observe a fast and worship Lord Vishnu for a son. A son is considered entirely important in Hindu society as he takes care of the parents in their old age in life and by offering shradh ensures wellbeing of his parents in the afterlife.

    Putrada Ekadashi day is especially observed by Vaishnavas, followers of Lord Vishnu. While each Ekadashi is prescribed for certain goals, the goal of having sons is so great that two Putrada (giver of sons) Ekadashis are devoted to it. 

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 09, 2025 11:57 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • When Is Lohri 2025? Know Date, Lohri Sankranti Time, Traditions and Significance To Celebrate the Harvest Festival of Punjab

    When Is Lohri 2025? Know Date, Lohri Sankranti Time, Traditions and Significance To Celebrate the Harvest Festival of Punjab

    Lohri is the annual harvest festival that is celebrated by the Sikh and Hindu Punjabis across the country. Lohri 2025 will be commemorated on January 13. The celebration of ​​Lohri is particularly grand across Punjab and is marked with delicious delicacies, grand festivities and harmonious dance and songs. Lohri celebrates the end of winter season and marks the beginning of longer days. It is therefore marked after the winter solstice. As we prepare to celebrate Lohri 2025, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Lohri and its significance. Makar Sankranti 2025 Calendar: Know Dates of Pongal, Magh Bihu, Lohri, Khichdi Parv and More To Celebrate the Harvest Festival in India. 

    When is Lohri 2025? Date and Lohri Sankranti Time

    Lohri 2025 will be celebrated on January 13. The celebration of Lohri is usually marked on the night before Makar Sankranti. Its date is therefore dependent on the Hindu calendar. The celebration of Lohri is one day before Maghi (Makar Sankranti) and its date is determined as per Hindu Solar calendar. It is interesting to note that the date of Lohri has predominantly been the same, however it changes every 70 years. Lohri date has consistently been on January 13 or January 14 in the 21st century. The Lohri Sankranti time is at 09:03 AM on January 14. January 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Check Dates of Important Events in the First Month of the Year. 

    Lohri Traditions and Significance

    Lohri is known as one of the most prominent harvest festivals that marks the beginning of the longer days and celebrates the end of winter. It is therefore marked by lighting a bonfire, which is revered. People also offer special delicacies to the bonfire and indulge in an evening of songs and dance with family and friends. Lohri is an official holiday in Punjab, Jammu and Himachal Pradesh, but is also marked with great fervour and enthusiasm in Haryana and Delhi. According to folklore, in ancient times Lohri was celebrated at the end of the traditional month when winter solstice occurs.

    Lohri songs have an integral theme around the folklores surrounding the festival, including a heavy prominence of the story of Dulla Bhatti. As a part of Lohri celebrations, children go around homes singing the traditional folk songs of Lohri with “Dulla Bhatti” name included. We hope that Lohri 2025 brings with it warmth and togetherness to you and your family.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 09, 2025 10:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 8, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 8, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 8, 2025, Special Days: It is Day 8 of 2025, and with that, we complete the first week of the New Year. The mid-week day is relatively slow with a lot fewer observances taking place. However, there are many important birthday and birth anniversary celebrations. Legendary figures in history like Stephen Hawking and Elvis Presley’s birthdays fall on the day. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 7, 2025 (Tuesday)

    1. National English Toffee Day

    2. Earth’s Rotation Day

    3. National Bubble Bath Day

    4. Argyle Day

    5. Typing Day

    6. National Winter Skin Relief Day

    7. War on Poverty Day (unofficial holiday in the US)

    Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Stephen Hawking (1942-2018)

    2. Yash

    3. Ryan Destiny

    4. Joshua Perez

    5. Elvis Presley (1935-1977)

    6. David Bowie (1947-2016)

    7. Noah Cyrus

    8. Anna Marisax 

    9. Valkyrae

    10. Kim Jong-un

    11. R. Kelly

    12. Saeed Jaffrey

    13. Sean Paul

    14. Harris Jayaraj

    15. Nusrat Jahan

    16. Sagarika Ghatge

    January 7, 2025, Special Days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 08, 2025 05:19 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 8, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 8, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    The mid-week day is relatively slow with a lot fewer observances taking place. However, there are many important birthday and birth anniversary celebrations.

  • When Is Bhogi Pandigai 2025? Know Bhogi Date, Sankranti Time, Significance and Rituals To Celebrate the First Day of Pongal Festival

    When Is Bhogi Pandigai 2025? Know Bhogi Date, Sankranti Time, Significance and Rituals To Celebrate the First Day of Pongal Festival

    Bhogi Pandigai 2025 will be celebrated on January 13. This annual commemoration is marked around Makar Sankranti and is celebrated as the first day of Pongal celebrations in South India. Bhogi is marked with great fervour and enthusiasm by people in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Telangana and is celebrated as a way to declutter our homes and get rid of the things that are weighing us down. It is an important part of Pongal celebrations, which is known as a harvest festival in Tamil Nadu. As we prepare to celebrate Bhogi Pandigai 2025, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Bhogi Pandigai and more. When Is Makar Sankranti 2025? Is It on 14 or 15 January? Know the Exact Date, Punya Kala Time, Significance and Rituals. 

    Bhogi Pandigai 2025 Date and Bhogi Sankranti Moment

    Bhogi Pandigai 2025 will be marked on January 13. Bhogi is celebrated on last day of Agrahāyaṇa or Mārgaśīrṣa month of the Hindu Solar Calendar. It is usually the day before Makar Sankranti. The Bhogi 2025 Sankranti moment is at 09:03 AM on January 14.

    Bhogi Significance and Rituals

    Bhogi celebrations usually help people to mark the first day of Pongal festivities. Pongal is a four-day harvest festival that is celebrated across South India with great fervour and enthusiasm. On the occasion of Bhogi, people usually make special delicacies like Puran Poli, Dal vada, etc. It is also customary to discard old things that are no longer of use and people get up before dawn and light a bonfire, famously known as Bhogi Mantalu, with wood and other solid fuels. Makar Sankranti 2025 Calendar: Know Dates of Pongal, Magh Bihu, Lohri, Khichdi Parv and More To Celebrate the Harvest Festival in India. 

    On the occasion of Bhogi, people also organise and participate in rangoli compeitionsa dn decorate their homes to welcome the bountiful harvest of the season. Bhogi celebration is often seen as an opportunity for people to cleanse their homes of the weight of things that are no longer serving their purpose. We hope that Bhogi 2025 brings with it the love, light and happiness that you and your family deserves.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 08, 2025 05:08 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • When Is Makar Sankranti 2025? Is It on 14 or 15 January? Know the Exact Date, Punya Kala Time, Significance and Rituals To Celebrate the Harvest Festival of India

    When Is Makar Sankranti 2025? Is It on 14 or 15 January? Know the Exact Date, Punya Kala Time, Significance and Rituals To Celebrate the Harvest Festival of India

    Makar Sankranti is the annual celebration that marks the transition of the sun from the zodiac of Sagittarius (dhanu) to Capricorn (Makara). The Sankranti moment when this occurs is considered to be extremely auspicious and Makar Sankranti 2025 will be marked on January 14. The celebration of Makar Sankranti is dedicated to the sun god and is celebrated with different observances in different parts of the country. Makar Sankranti is also known by different names across India. While Maharashtra celebrates it as Makara Sankranti, people in Assam observe the festival as Magh Bihu. Likewise, Pongal is celebrated by Tamils, Uttarayan is a major festival in Gujarat and the people in West Bengal celebrate Poush Sankranti. As we prepare to celebrate Makar Sankranti 2025, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Makar Sankranti and its significance. Makar Sankranti 2025 Calendar: Know Dates of Pongal, Magh Bihu, Lohri, Khichdi Parv and More To Celebrate the Harvest Festival in India. 

    When is Makar Sankranti 2025?

    Makar Sankranti 2025 will be marked on January 14. This annual celebration is marked on the day that the sun enters the Makar or Capricorn sign. The celebration is usually observed on January 14, except on leap years, when the festivities would shift to January 15. Makar Sankranti’s date and time are analogous to the Sidereal time of the Zodiac sign of Capricorn (when the sun enters). The Makara Sankranti Punya Kala for Makar Sankranti 2025 will be from 09:03 AM to 06:21 PM. Indian New Year 2025 Calendar Dates. 

    Makar Sankranti Significance and Rituals

    Makar Sankranti is dedicated to the Hindu religious sun god and is marked by reciting the Gayatri Mantra. It is also said to be associated with the birth and coming of the final Avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu, Kalki and is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm by people across the world. People often mark this day by taking a holy dip in the river, and offering special prayers at the time of sunrise.

    Makar Sankranti is an important pan-Indian solar festival, known by different names though observed on the same date, sometimes for multiple dates around the Makar Sankranti. It is also known as Pedda Panduga in Andhra Pradesh and Pongal in Tamil Nadu.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 08, 2025 02:51 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2025 Date in the US: Know All About the Day That Shows Support for Police Officers and Other Law Enforcement Professionals

    National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2025 Date in the US: Know All About the Day That Shows Support for Police Officers and Other Law Enforcement Professionals

    Every year, National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (sometimes also called National Law Enforcement Day) is observed across the United States of America (USA) on January 9 with various events. The annual event aims to honour and recognise the service, dedication, and sacrifices made by law enforcement officers to protect and serve communities across the US. This day serves as an opportunity for citizens to express gratitude and appreciate the critical role law enforcement personnel play in maintaining public safety and preserving order. January 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: From Republic Day to Makar Sankranti to Chinese New Year, Check Dates of Important Events in the First Month of the Year.

    The annual event aims to educate people about the critical role law enforcement plays in maintaining law and order. It highlights the responsibilities of law enforcement, from crime prevention to emergency response. In this article, let’s learn more about the National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2025 date and the significance of the annual event.

    National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2025 Date

    National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2025 will be observed on Thursday, January 9.

    National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Significance

    National Law Enforcement Day is an important day that highlights the difficult work, sacrifices and risks faced by law enforcement officers at local, state, and national levels. People often use this day to show appreciation and gratitude for the personal sacrifices officers make.

    On this day, people usually offer gratitude to the families of law enforcement officers for their demanding roles and pay tribute to officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. On this day, ceremonies and award events are held in several states of the US to honour the contributions of these officers. Educational initiatives are also held on the importance of law enforcement.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 08, 2025 02:15 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • When Is National Youth Day 2025? Know Rashtriya Yuva Diwas Date, Theme, History and Significance To Commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda

    When Is National Youth Day 2025? Know Rashtriya Yuva Diwas Date, Theme, History and Significance To Commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda

    National Youth Day 2025, also known as Rashtriya Yuva Diwas will be marked on January 12. This annual commemoration is marked on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and is sure to be celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm across the country. The main goal of the celebration of National Youth Day is to help people remember the power that the young Indians hold and encourage them to tap into his power. As we prepare to celebrate National Youth Day 2025, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate National Youth Day and its significance. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    National Youth Day 2025 Date

    National Youth Day 2025 will be marked on January 12.

    National Youth Day 2025 Theme

    The celebration of National Youth Day 2025 will be marked with the theme of “Arise, Awake, and Realize the Power You Hold” and is sure to help people understand the need to pay more attention to the youth of the country, addressing their challenges and making sure they are equipped to bring change. January 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Check Dates of Important Events in the First Month of the Year. 

    National Youth Day History and Significance

    The celebration of National Youth Day was started by the Government of India in 1984 and has been an important observance ever since. While announcing the observance of National Youth Day on Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary, the government stated the “philosophy of Swamiji and the ideals for which he lived and worked could be a great source of inspiration for the Indian Youth Day.”

    The annual commemoration of National Youth Day has been an important day for the government to interact with the youth of India and empower them to bring positive and actionable change in the world through engaging activities and campaigns. National Youth Day is celebrated annually at many centres of Ramakrishna Math, Ramakrishna Mission and their branches with great enthusiasm. A mangal aarti, devotional songs, meditation, sandhya aarti and more are performed in honour of Swami Vivekananda.

    National Youth Day helps the youth of today to remember the teachings of Swami Vivekanada and engage with his work. We hope that National Youth Day 2025 helps you to do just that.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 08, 2025 12:55 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).