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  • Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Start and End Dates in Prayagraj: What Are the Six Shahi Snan Dates? Know Important Mahakumbh Mela Bathing and Spiritual Rituals To Mark the Grand Festival in Uttar Pradesh

    Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Start and End Dates in Prayagraj: What Are the Six Shahi Snan Dates? Know Important Mahakumbh Mela Bathing and Spiritual Rituals To Mark the Grand Festival in Uttar Pradesh

    The Maha Kumbh Mela is a highly auspicious, sacred, and significant Hindu gathering. Rooted in Hindu mythology, it is one of the world’s largest gatherings. The Maha Kumbh Mela is particularly special as it occurs only once every 12 years. This year, the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 will take place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and millions of devotees are expected to take part in the event. During the event, devotees will have the opportunity to spiritually cleanse themselves with a ritual bath at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mythological Saraswati River. There are six dates allotted for the Shahi Snan. The event draws a diverse congregation, including sadhus, ascetics, pilgrims, saints, sadhvis, and people from all walks of life. Here’s all you need to know about the event. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: From Bhasini App to ICCC for Traffic Control, Maha Kumbh Becomes a ‘Sangam’ of Cutting-Edge Tech With Tradition for Digital Experience and Ancient Rituals.

    Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Start and End Dates

    The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 will begin on Monday, January 13 and conclude on Wednesday, February 26, aligning with Maha Shivratri.

    Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Shahi Snan Dates

    • Paush Purnima Snan – Monday, January 13, 2025

    • Makar Sankranti Snan – Tuesday, January 14, 2025

    • Mauni Amavasya Snan (Royal Bath/Shahi Snan) – Wednesday, January 29, 2025

    • Basant Panchami Snan (Royal Bath/Shahi Snan) – Monday, February 3, 2025

    • Maghi Purnima Snan – Wednesday, February 12, 2025

    • Maha Shivratri Snan – Wednesday, February 26, 2025

    The Kumbh Mela features a variety of ceremonies, rituals, and traditions. Among the highlights are the traditional Peshwai procession, where akharas ride on elephants, horses, and chariots, along with the display of shining swords and the sacred rituals performed by the Naga Sadhus during the Shahi snan. But the most important ritual is the Shahi Snan ritual, which is performed by taking a dip in the sacred waters. These cultural spectacles, along with all the other activities and rituals, draw millions of pilgrims and tourists from around the world to the event. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Over 33 Lakh Users From 183 Countries Visit Official Website of Mahakumbh https://kumbh.gov.in.

    It is believed that bathing in the confluence of the rivers leads to salvation. The first ritual bath will occur on Paush Purnima, with the Naga Sadhus, who are considered the leaders of Hindu faith, being the first to take the royal dip. The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is all set to provide a profound spiritual journey, blending faith, tradition, and devotion in an extraordinary celebration.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 07, 2025 01:20 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Dry Days in Mumbai 2025 List With Festival & Event Dates: Get Full Calendar With Days When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Restaurants, Pubs & Bars in the City

    Dry Days in Mumbai 2025 List With Festival & Event Dates: Get Full Calendar With Days When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Restaurants, Pubs & Bars in the City

    With the new year comes the excitement of vacation plans, long weekend getaways, and holiday parties all over again, as they are the times when everyone gets some time off. Holidays, getaways, and festivals are incomplete without good food and a variety of drinks. Many parties, whether in restaurants, clubs, or at home, involve alcohol. If you are planning special celebrations on major days, holiday weekends, or getaways during festivals in the new year, be sure to note these dry days. They can come as surprises and disrupt your carefully planned parties and gatherings. In India, dry days are observed on occasions of cultural, national, political, and religious importance. Dry Days in India in 2025 List With Festival and Event Dates: Get Full Calendar With Days When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Pubs and Bars Across the Country.

    What Is a Dry Day?

    A dry day is when the sale, purchase, or serving of alcohol is strictly prohibited. These restrictions are imposed by the government to honour a festival or event and to maintain public decorum during the occasion. However, not all dry days apply to the entire country. Some days are specific to a certain state or city, while others, like Independence Day, Republic Day, or Gandhi Jayanti, apply to the entire country.

    To avoid any last-minute hassles or inconveniences, it is best to note the upcoming dry days in advance so they do not disrupt your celebrations. To help, we have curated a list of the upcoming dry days in Mumbai for 2025. Scroll below to find the complete 2025 calendar with month-wise days and dates that will be marked as dry days or no-alcohol days in the city. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India.

    List of Dry Days 2025 in Mumbai With Festival & Event Dates

    Dates Days Festival/Event
    January 14 Tuesday Makar Sankranti
    January 26 Sunday Republic Day
    January 30 Thursday Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs’ Day
    February 19 Wednesday Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
    February 26 Wednesday Maha Shivratri
    February 23 Sunday Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
    March 14 Friday Holi
    March 31 Monday Eid-ul-Fitr
    April 6 Sunday Ram Navami
    April 10 Thursday Mahavir Jayanti
    April 14 Monday Ambedkar Jayanti
    April 18 Friday Good Friday
    May 1 Thursday Maharashtra Day
    May 12 Monday Buddha Purnima
    June 7 Saturday Eid-al-Adha
    July 6 Sunday Muharram
    July 6 Sunday Ashadhi Ekadashi
    July 10 Thursday Guru Purnima
    August 15 Friday Independence Day
    August 16 Saturday Janmashtami
    August 27 Wednesday Ganesh Chaturthi
    September 5 Friday Eid-e-Milad
    October 2 Thursday Gandhi Jayanti
    October 2 Thursday Dussehra
    October 20 Monday Diwali
    November 5 Wednesday Guru Nanak Jayanti
    December 25 Thursday Christmas

    The regulations for dry days may change based on government decisions and directives from local authorities. To confirm the exact dates, it is advisable to check the guidelines from the state excise department in advance. In addition, in case of any election days, they will also be marked as dry days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 05, 2025 06:50 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Dry Days 2025 in Delhi Full Calendar: Get List of Holidays and Important Event Dates When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Pubs & Bars in the National Capital

    Dry Days 2025 in Delhi Full Calendar: Get List of Holidays and Important Event Dates When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Pubs & Bars in the National Capital

    Dry Days 2025 in Delhi Full Calendar: With the New Year come plans for vacations, getaways, and festive celebrations all over again. But a dry day can spoil these plans. So, what exactly is a dry day? In India, dry days are observed every year on days of national, political, religious, or cultural importance. On these days, the sale and consumption of alcohol are strictly prohibited in restaurants, pubs, liquor stores, and wine shops across the country. If your holiday plans or parties include alcohol, a dry day could put a damper on your celebrations, as they often coincide with festivals or significant events. Purnima 2025 Calendar: Know Full Moon Dates, Poornima Significance and Fasting Rituals for the Auspicious Observance.

    To avoid any last-minute disappointments, it is a good idea to check and note the dry days in advance. That way, you can plan your gatherings or events accordingly and ensure they take place without any hiccups. While days of national importance like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti are observed as dry days in India, not all dry days are observed across the country. Some are specific only to certain states, depending on the occasion being observed or celebrated.

    Dry days are observed to ensure that people refrain from consuming alcohol during religious festivals, cultural events, or occasions of political importance. This helps maintain decorum and manage the public in a better way. So, what are the dry days in Delhi for 2025? Delhi will observe dry days on Republic Day, Eid-ul-Fitr, Independence Day, and more. Check the complete list for dry days 2025 in Delhi below. In addition to the below list, dry days could also be declared if there are elections or any other occasion of political significance. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India.

    List of Dry Days 2025 in Delhi With Festival & Event Dates

    Dates Days Festival/Event
    January 26 Sunday Republic Day
    February 26 Wednesday Maha Shivratri
    February 23 Sunday Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
    March 14 Friday Holi
    March 31 Monday Eid-ul-Fitr
    April 6 Sunday Ram Navami
    April 10 Thursday Mahavir Jayanti
    April 14 Monday Ambedkar Jayanti
    April 18 Friday Good Friday
    May 12 Monday Buddha Purnima
    June 7 Saturday Eid-al-Adha
    July 6 Sunday Muharram
    August 15 Friday Independence Day
    August 16 Saturday Janmashtami
    October 2 Thursday Gandhi Jayanti
    October 20 Monday Diwali
    October 20 Monday Dussehra
    November 5 Wednesday Guru Nanak Jayanti
    December 25 Thursday Christmas

    We hope you find this list helpful. However, it may change based on decisions by the government or local authorities. Hence, it is a good idea to check the updated dry days list with the state’s excise department beforehand.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 05, 2025 06:52 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Tamil Nadu Government Holiday List For Pongal 2025: State Govt Employees to Enjoy Extended Holiday, Check Dates and Other Details Here

    Tamil Nadu Government Holiday List For Pongal 2025: State Govt Employees to Enjoy Extended Holiday, Check Dates and Other Details Here

    Chennai, January 4: The Tamil Nadu government has declared January 17, 2025, a holiday for government offices, public sector undertakings, and educational institutions, adding to the existing public holidays for Pongal. This creates an extended six-day holiday from January 14 to January 19, as January 18 and 19 fall on a Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

    The holidays include Pongal on January 14, Thiruvalluvar Day on January 15, and Uzhavar Thirunal on January 16, followed by the newly announced January 17 holiday. To compensate, institutions will function on January 25. List of Long Weekends in 2025 in India: Check Out the New Year Calendar for the Holiday Dates To Plan Vacations and Weekend Getaways.

    Pongal, a major Hindu harvest festival celebrated predominantly in Tamil Nadu, is marked by gratitude to nature and a sense of abundance and togetherness. The festival spans four days, with Thai Pongal on the second day coinciding with Makar Sankranti. This aligns with North Indian traditions like holy dips in the Ganges. Maharashtra Government Holiday List 2025: State Govt Announces Dates for All Holidays on Account of Festivities and Observances, Check Complete Details.

    Earlier, Tamil Nadu government employees were set to enjoy a four-day break for Pongal. However, many had appealed to Chief Minister MK Stalin for an additional public holiday on January 17, which could extend the break to nine days, from January 11 to 19. The request has been considered.

    This long holiday weekend allows people to celebrate the harvest festival with family and friends, embracing the festive spirit and strengthening community bonds.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 04, 2025 06:08 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Durga Puja 2025 Start and End Dates: When Is Mahalaya, Durga Ashtami, Maha Navami and Vijaydashami? Check Date-Wise Full Schedule of Bengali Durga Puja

    Durga Puja 2025 Start and End Dates: When Is Mahalaya, Durga Ashtami, Maha Navami and Vijaydashami? Check Date-Wise Full Schedule of Bengali Durga Puja

    Durga Puja is one of the most important and auspicious festivals in India, particularly in West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Tripura, and Jharkhand. It honours Maa Durga, the goddess of strength, wisdom, and protection, symbolising the victory of good over evil. The festival spans several days and ends on the day of Vijaya Dashami. On the day of Vijaya Dashami, idols of Durga are immersed in water to signify her return to Mount Kailash, her celestial abode. Mahalaya marks the beginning of the festival, invoking Goddess Durga. It includes the recitation of hymns and mythological tales. Durga Puja 2025 will start on Saturday, September 27, and end on Thursday, October 2. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    Durga Puja is generally observed over five main days—Shashthi, Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, and Dashami. The festival begins with the unveiling of the Goddess and the rituals start with welcoming Maa Durga and invoking her presence in the idol through Bodhon. During Durga Puja, puja is performed in homes and in pandals. Elaborate, artistic structures are set up as temporary temples, showcasing creative themes ranging from mythology to contemporary issues. Durga Puja celebration begins with Mahalaya, which falls on September 21, 2025. Below, find the full schedule of Durga Puja 2025 start and end dates. Purnima 2025 Calendar: Know Full Moon Dates, Poornima Significance and Fasting Rituals for the Auspicious Observance. 

    Durga Puja 2025 Start and End Dates

    Day Date Puja and Rituals
    Durga Puja Day 1 September 27, 2025 Bilva Nimantran
    Durga Puja Day 2 September 28, 2025 Kalparambha, Akal Bodhon, Amantran and Adhivas
    Durga Puja Day 3 September 29, 2025 Durga Maha Saptami, Kolabou Puja
    Durga Puja Day 4 September 30, 2025 Durga Ashtami, Kumari Puja, Sandhi Puja
    Durga Puja Day 5 October 1, 2025 Maha Navami, Durga Balidan, Navami Homa
    Durga Puja Day 6 October 2, 2025 Vijayadashami, Bengal Durga Visarjan

    Sindoor Utsav

    Durga Puja is a popular festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms. Durga Puja is also known as Durgotsava, which refers to five days feof stivity, which are observed as Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, and Vijayadashami. According to religious texts, Durga Puja, including Chandi Path, should begin on the next day of Mahalaya Amavasya. Mahalaya is the most important day of Pitru Paksha, when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors,and  is not considered for starting any auspicious work.

    On Vijaya Dashami, married women in West Bengal and other eastern states of India, participate in Sindoor Khela, smearing vermilion on each other and on Durga’s idol. On this day, idols of Goddess Durga are taken out in processions, accompanied by drums (dhak), dancing, and singing, and are immersed in rivers or lakes.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 04, 2025 10:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Makar Sankranti 2025 Calendar: Know Dates of Pongal, Magh Bihu, Lohri, Khichdi Parv and More To Celebrate the Harvest Festival in India

    Makar Sankranti 2025 Calendar: Know Dates of Pongal, Magh Bihu, Lohri, Khichdi Parv and More To Celebrate the Harvest Festival in India

    Sankranti is an important observance for Hindus around the globe. The most significant of all the Sankranti is Makar Sankranti. This festival is observed in various ways and under different names in different regions and states of India. The celebrations are filled with joy and excitement. Many people also observe a strict fast as a way of honouring God. Once they break the fast, they celebrate with traditional delicacies and traditions. Sankranti is a time for family gatherings, festive foods, and celebrating the harvest season with loved ones. To help you plan ahead, we have put together a list of Sankranti 2025 dates. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India.

    Sankranti in some places is celebrated with kite flying, bonfires, and traditional sweets like tilgul. Each of these observances is centred around the movement of the sun. For example, Makar Sankranti marks the sun’s transition from the zodiac of Sagittarius (Dhanu) to Capricorn (Makara), a time believed to be extremely auspicious. In addition, every Sankranti day also has a specific time known as the punya kaal, which is considered highly favourable, during which devotees offer their prayers and conduct pujas and rituals. Below, you will find the complete list of Sankranti dates for 2025. 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.

    Complete Sankranti 2025 List

    Date Day Festival/Event
    January 13, 2025 Monday Maghi Saaji
    January 13, 2025 Monday Lohri
    January 14, 2025 Tuesday Makar Sankranti
    January 14, 2025 Tuesday Maghi Sangrand
    January 14, 2025 Tuesday Pongal
    January 14, 2025 Tuesday Poush Sankranti
    January 14, 2025 Tuesday Pedda Panduga
    January 14, 2025 Tuesday Khichdi Parv
    January 15, 2025 Wednesday Magh Bihu, Bhogali Bihu

    We hope this list helps you plan for the festivities in advance. Wishing you a joyful and prosperous Sankranti!

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 03, 2025 04:56 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Sharad Navratri 2025 Full Calendar With Dates of Ghatasthapana and Dussehra: Check Schedule of Shardiya Navratri Dedicated to Goddess Durga

    Sharad Navratri 2025 Full Calendar With Dates of Ghatasthapana and Dussehra: Check Schedule of Shardiya Navratri Dedicated to Goddess Durga

    Sharad Navratri is an auspicious Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. The occasion is celebrated with great devotion across India. Sharad Navratri, also popularly known as Navratri, falls in the lunar month of Ashwin, which corresponds to September-October in the Gregorian calendar. The nine days festivity culminates on the tenth day with Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami. Sharad Navratri 2025 will begin with Ghatasthapana on September 22, 2025, and end with Vijayadashami or Dussehra on October 2. The word Navaratri means ‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit. The nine-day festivities are dedicated to Goddess Durga where devotees worship all the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Below, find Sharad Navratri 2025 calendar with full schedule and dates of Ghatasthapana, Dussehra and other important days. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    Shardiya Navratri is the most popular and significant Navratri of all Navratris, hence it is also known as Maha Navratri. As the festival falls in the lunar month Ashwin during Sharad Ritu, it draws its name from Sharad Ritu. Shardiya Navratri is celebrated with great fanfare where women, especially in Maharashtra and Gujarat, adorn themselves with nine different colours which are allocated to each day of Navratri. Each weekday is ruled by one of the planets or Navgrahas and accordingly, colours are assigned to each day. Purnima 2025 Calendar: Know Full Moon Dates, Poornima Significance and Fasting Rituals for the Auspicious Observance. 

    Sharad Navratri 2025 Full Calendar

    Shardiya Navratri Day Date Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 1 September 22 Ghatasthapana Puja, Shailputri Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 2 September 23 Brahmacharini Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 3 September 24 Chandraghanta Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 4 September 25 Vinayaka Chaturthi
    Shardiya Navratri Day 5 September 26 Kushmanda Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 6 September 27 Skandamata Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 7 September 28 Katyayani Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 8 September 29 Saraswati Avahan, Kalaratri Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 9 September 30 Saraswati Puja, Durga Ashtami,

    Mahagauri Puja, Sandhi Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 10 October 1 Maha Navami
    Shardiya Navratri Day 11 October 2 Durga Visarjan, Vijayadashami

    In Gujarat and Maharashtra, the festivities are marked with Dandiya Raas and Garba dances while in West Bengal and parts of Eastern India, the festivities of Navratri are celebrated as Durga Puja with elaborate decorations and rituals. In northern India, Ram Leela performances are enacted in various regions, culminating in Dussehra, symbolising Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana. The festival concludes with Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, a day celebrating the goddess’s victory and symbolising the end of negativity and the beginning of prosperity.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 03, 2025 09:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Chaitra Navratri 2025 Dates and Full Calendar: Ghatasthapana, Durga Ashtami, Ram Navami and Other Important Dates of Navratri Festival

    Chaitra Navratri 2025 Dates and Full Calendar: Ghatasthapana, Durga Ashtami, Ram Navami and Other Important Dates of Navratri Festival

    Chaitra Navratri is an auspicious Hindu occasion that is celebrated in India with great devotion. The festival of Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga and her various forms. The festival is celebrated for nine days during the Chaitra month, which usually corresponds to the months of March or April in the Gregorian calendar. Chaitra Navratri 2025 will start on Sunday, March 30 with Ghatasthapana and end on Monday, April 7. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    The auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri begins on the first day of the Hindu lunar calendar in the month of Chaitra, hence it gets the name ‘Chaitra Navratri’. Here’s the Chaitra Navratri 2025 full calendar with day-wise dates. Each day is devoted to a different form of Goddess Durga, starting with Shailputri and concluding with Siddhidatri. Purnima 2025 Calendar: Know Full Moon Dates, Poornima Significance and Fasting Rituals for the Auspicious Observance. 

    Chaitra Navratri 2025 Full Calendar

    Chaitra Navratri Day Date Puja
    Chaitra Navratri Day 1 March 30, 2025, Sunday Ghatasthapana Puja, Shailputri Puja
    Chaitra Navratri Day 2 March 31, 2025, Monday Brahmacharini Puja,

    Chandraghanta Puja
    Chaitra Navratri Day 3 April 1, 2025, Tuesday  

    Kushmanda Puja, Vinayaka Chaturthi
    Chaitra Navratri Day 4 April 2, 2025, Wednesday Naag Panchami, Lakshmi Panchami, Skandamata Puja
    Chaitra Navratri Day 5 April 3, 2025, Thursday Skanda Sashti, Yamuna Chhath,  Katyayani Puja
    Chaitra Navratri Day 6 April 4, 2025, Friday Maha Saptami, Kalaratri Puja
    Chaitra Navratri Day 7 April 5, 2025, Saturday Durga Ashtami, Annapurna Ashtami, Sandhi Puja
    Chaitra Navratri Day 8 April 6, 2025, Sunday Rama Navami
    Chaitra Navratri Day 9 April 7, 2025, Monday Dashami

    Navratri Parana

    Each day of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to worshipping a different form of Goddess Durga, known as the Navadurga. The nine forms are Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. Devotees recite prayers and bhajans dedicated to each form of the goddess, seeking her divine grace and blessings.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 02, 2025 10:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Chandra Darshan 2025 Dates in January: Know Moon Sighting Time, Puja Rituals and Significance of the Auspicious Monthly Ritual

    Chandra Darshan 2025 Dates in January: Know Moon Sighting Time, Puja Rituals and Significance of the Auspicious Monthly Ritual

    Chandra Darshan is the sighting of the crescent moon for the first time after Amavasya i.e. New Moon. This day is considered to be an auspicious day in Hinduism and is believed to have some religious significance. Devotees keep a day-long fast and break it after seeing the Moon at night on the day of Chandra darshan. The Moon is visible for a very short period on the first day of Chandra darshan. The first Chandra Darshan of 2025 falls on Wednesday, January 1 and the moon sighting tithi will start at 06:12 PM and last till 07:33 PM on the same day. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    The second Chandra Darshan in the month of January 2025 falls on Thursday, January 30. The moon sighting timing is from 06:12 PM to 07:33 PM. People observe this occasion of Chandra Darshan with great devotion, offering prayers and performing rituals to seek blessings for prosperity, peace, and wellbeing. Purnima 2025 Calendar: Know Full Moon Dates, Poornima Significance and Fasting Rituals for the Auspicious Observance. 

    Chandra Darshan in January 2025 Dates and Moon Sighting Time

    • The first Chandra Darshan of 2025 falls on Wednesday, January 1. The tithi will start at 06:12 PM and last till 07:33 PM on the same day.

    • The second Chandra Darshan in the month of January 2025 falls on Thursday, January 30. The tithi will start at 06:12 pm and last till 07:33 pm.

    Chandra Darshan Puja Rituals

    • Devotees wake up early in the morning, take a bath, wear clean clothes and vow to keep fast for the entire day.

    • The fast is usually observed from sunrise to moonrise, and devotees break it after sighting the crescent moon.

    • Devotees pray to the Moon or Chandra by offering Arghya at sunset and break their day-long fast after seeing the Moon.

    • Some devotees also offer kheer (a sweet rice pudding) as prasad.

    • Reciting Chandra Mantras is a common practice to invoke the blessings of Lord Chandra (the Moon God).

    • Observing the moon with folded hands and expressing gratitude is an integral part of the ritual.

    Chandra Darshan Significance

    Chandra Darshan day holds great significance in Hinduism. Fasting on Chandra Darshan holds immense spiritual significance. Devotees believe that observing this vrat (fast) purifies the mind, body, and soul. It is said to reduce negative influences associated with the moon in one’s horoscope, bringing emotional balance, mental clarity, and good fortune. As per religious beliefs, it is said that a person who performs all the ritualistic worship of the Moon God on the day of Chandra Darshan will be bestowed with endless good fortune and prosperity.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 01, 2025 05:01 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Happy New Year: When is Diwali, Navratri and Karwa Chauth? Check full list of festival dates in 2025

    Happy New Year: When is Diwali, Navratri and Karwa Chauth? Check full list of festival dates in 2025

    With the New Year comes renewed energy and the joy of awaiting the cultural and religious festivals such as Diwali, Holi, and Navratri, which bring vibrancy to our lives. The sheer joy of turning the pages of a new calendar to check when our favourite festival is is unmatched. 

    So, as we bid farewell to 2024 and embrace the arrival of 2025 with hope and excitement, let’s take a look at the special dates to look forward to in 2025:

    When will Diwali, Navratri, and Karwa Chauth be in 2025?

    Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolises hope, prosperity, and the triumph of good over evil. In 2025, Diwali will be observed on Monday, October 20.

    Karwa Chauth will be observed on October 10, while Durga Ashtami will fall on September 30.

    January 2025 

    January 1: English New Year

    January 6: Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

    January 12: Swami Vivekananda Jayanti

    January 14: Makar Sankranti

    January 21: Vivekananda Jayanti

    January 23: Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

    January 30: Gandhi Punyatithi

    February 2025

    February 2: Vasant Panchmi

    February 4: World Cancer Day

    February 12: Guru Ravidas Jayanti

    February 14: Valentine’s Day

    February 19: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

    February 23: Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti

    February 26: Maha Shivratri

    March 2025

    March 1: Ramkrishna Jayanti

    March 8: International Woman’s Day

    March 14: Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti

    March 17: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

    March 30: Jhulelal Jayanti

    April 2025

    April 6: Ram Navami

    April 10: Mahavir Swami Jayanti

    April 14: Ambedkar Jayanti

    April 24: Vallabhacharya Jayanti

    May 2025

    May 1: International Workers’ Day

    May 2: Shankaracharya Jayanti

    May 7: Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti

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