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  • January 7, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 7, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 7, 2025, Special Days: It is Day 7 of 2025, and it also happens to be the first Tuesday of the New Year. Tuesdays are considered highly auspicious in the Hindu community and the day also boasts of important fasts and festivals of much religious significance. Banada Ashtami or Shakambhari Navratri and Masik Durgashtami take place on the day. There are also several famous birthdays and birth anniversaries celebrated on January 7. 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. Banada Ashtami or Shakambhari Navratri

    2. Masik Durgashtami

    3. Distaff Day

    4. Harlem Globetrotter’s Day

    5. National Bobblehead Day

    6. National Pass Gas Day

    7. National Tempura Day

    8. Orthodox Christmas Day

    9. Feast Day of St. Canute Lavard

    10. Feast Day of Felix and Januarius

    11. Feast Day of Saint Raymond of Penyafort

    12. Remembrance Day of the Dead (Armenia)

    13. Pioneers Day in Liberia

    14. Tricolour day or Festa del Tricolore in Italy

    15. Victory From Genocide Day (Cambodia)

    Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Irrfan Khan

    2. Bipasha Basu

    3. Supriya Pathak

    4. Lewis Hamilton

    5. Nicolas Cage

    6. Jeremy Renner

    7. Eden Hazard

    8. Lamar Jackson

    9. Lauren Cohan

    10. Robert Sheehan

    11. Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

    12. Haley Bennett

    January 6, 2025, Special Days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 07, 2025 11:42 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Masik Durgashtami 2025 Date in January: Know Ashtami Tithi, Puja Rituals and Significance of the Day To Worship Goddess Durga

    Masik Durgashtami 2025 Date in January: Know Ashtami Tithi, Puja Rituals and Significance of the Day To Worship Goddess Durga

    Masik Durgashtami is an auspicious day for the Hindu community and holds great significance as the day is dedicated to worship Goddess Durga. Durgashtami occurs every month on Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha, when Moon is visible. As per religious beliefs, the eighth day is dedicated to Goddess Durga or Shakti. This day is believed to be an auspicious day to worship Goddess Durga for overcoming obstacles, for strength, and spiritual upliftment. In January 2025, the Masik Durgashtami falls on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Masik Durgashtami 2025 Calendar: Know Durga Ashtami Fasting Dates, Auspicious Tithi and Important Rituals Dedicated to Worshipping Goddess Durga. 

    On this sacred day, devotees worship Goddess Durga by observing a fast and seeking her blessings. In this article, let’s know more about Masik Durgashtami date in January 2025 and the significance of this annual event dedicated to Goddess Durga. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    Masik Durgashtami 2025 Date in January and Ashtami Tithi

    Masik Durgashtami in January 2025 falls on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The Pausha Shukla Ashtami tithi begins at 06:23 PM on January 6 and ends at 04:26 AM, January 7.

    Masik Durgashtami Puja Rituals

    • Devotees should wake up early in the morning, take a holy bath and wear clean clothes

    • Take a wooden plank, place an idol of Goddess Durga, light a ghee diya and offer red colour flowers to the Goddess

    • On the day of Masik Durgashtami, devotees observe a fast. They offer prayers by chanting Mantras and reciting Durga Chalisa.

    • Many devotees consume only fruits, milk, and light sattvic food.

    • In this fast, devotees should offer homemade prasad such as Halwa Kheer Poori and Chana.

    • Recite mantras dedicated to Goddess Durga and chant Durga Mata Aarti.

    • After completing all the puja rituals, devotees break their fast and distribute the prasad.

    Masik Durgashtami Significance

    Masik Durgashtami holds great significance for devotees of Goddess Durga. As per religious beliefs, it is said that devotees who observe a fast on this day and blessed with good luck and prosperity. Devotees seek protection from evil and invoke power, wisdom, and courage in their lives.  It is believed that by observing the fast on the day of Masik Durgashtami, devotees overcome fears, and achieve prosperity.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 07, 2025 06:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 6, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 6, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 6, 2025, Special Days: It is Day 6 of the New Year 2025, and the day has a bunch of major celebrations of religious significance. Guru Gobind Singh Ji Jayanti or Guru Gobind Singh Ji Parkash Purab, marking the birth anniversary of the tenth and last human Sikh Guru, falls on January 6. The day also marks the First Monday of The New Year, which is celebrated as Handsel Monday in Scotland. Epiphany Day, or Three Kings’ Day, is a Christian feast day commemorating the visit of the Magi, the baptism of Jesus, and the wedding at Cana. There are also several famous birthdays and birth anniversaries celebrated on January 6. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 6, 2025 (Monday)

    1. Guru Gobind Singh Ji Jayanti

    2. National Bean Day

    3. World War Orphans Day / World Day for War Orphans

    4. Epiphany, Three Kings’ Day

    5. Handsel Monday

    6. Day of Los Reyes

    7. National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day

    8. National Cuddle Day

    9. Armenian Christmas

    10. Apple Tree Day

    Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. AR Rahman

    2. Kapil Dev

    3. Rowan Atkinson

    4. Diljit Dosanjh

    5. Catriona Gray

    6. Irina Shayk

    7. Eddie Redmayne

    8. Eric Trump

    9. Alan Watts

    10. Nigella Lawson

    11. John DeLorean (1925-2005)

    12. Jay B or Lim Jae-beom

    January 5, 2025, Special Days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 06, 2025 11:43 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Bank Holiday on Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2025: Will Banks Remain Open or Closed on January 6, 2025? Check Details

    Bank Holiday on Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2025: Will Banks Remain Open or Closed on January 6, 2025? Check Details

    Delhi, January 5: Banks in Chandigarh will remain closed on Monday, January 6, to observe Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti. The occasion marks the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, revered as a warrior, philosopher, and poet. This holiday, as per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) guidelines, is classified as a regional holiday and applies specifically to states where it is traditionally celebrated.

    Banks across India follow a holiday calendar set by the RBI, which incorporates national and regional holidays in addition to the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays. These holidays are governed by the Negotiable Instruments Act, under which banking services like cheque clearance and promissory note transactions are unavailable. However, online banking services and ATM facilities remain operational during these holidays. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2025 Date and Shubh Muhurat: Know Saptami Tithi, Puja Vidhi and Prakash Parv Significance To Commemorate the Birth Anniversary of the Sikh Guru.

    In January 2025, banks are scheduled to be closed for 13 days, including national and regional holidays. As these holidays vary from state to state, customers are advised to confirm with their local branch before planning a visit. For Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, the closure primarily affects places like Punjab and Chandigarh, where the Sikh community commemorates the Guru’s legacy through prayers, hymns, and community gatherings. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2025 Images and HD Wallpapers for Free Download Online: Celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Ji Parkash Purab by Sharing Greetings, Quotes and WhatsApp Status Messages.

    Guru Gobind Singh became the tenth Sikh Guru in 1675 at the age of nine, following the martyrdom of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, under Mughal rule. The day symbolises courage, selflessness, and spiritual wisdom, values central to Sikh teachings.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 05, 2025 02:32 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 5, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 5, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 5, 2025, Special Days: It is Day 5 of the New Year 2025, and the day has a lot fewer observances. Some of the celebrations include National Whipped Cream Day, National Bird Day and National Keto Day. Nevertheless, there are several famous celebrity birthdays like Bradley Cooper, Deepika Padukone, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Diane Keaton and so many more big names. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 5, 2025 (Sunday)

    1. Skanda Sashti in January 2025

    2. National Whipped Cream Day

    3. National Bird Day

    4. National Keto Day

    5. National Screenwriters Day

    Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Bradley Cooper

    2. Deepika Padukone

    3. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi

    4. Diane Keaton

    5. Kristin Cavallari

    6. Sana Mir

    7. Marilyn Manson

    8. January Jones

    9. Shah Jahan

    10. Hayao Miyazaki

    11. Robert Duvall

    12. Clancy Brown

    13. Suki Waterhouse

    14. Sergiy Stakhovsky

    15. Darlene Hard

    January 4, 2025, Special Days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 05, 2025 09:34 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Skanda Sashti 2025 Date in January: Know Auspicious Timings, Rituals and Significance of the Holy Fasting Day Dedicated to Lord Murugan

    Skanda Sashti 2025 Date in January: Know Auspicious Timings, Rituals and Significance of the Holy Fasting Day Dedicated to Lord Murugan

    Skanda Shashti is a Tamil Hindu festival that is celebrated to honour Lord Skanda, also known as Lord Murugan or Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Lord Murugan or Kartikeya is an important deity in South India, especially among Tamil Hindus, and is celebrated on Shashti, the sixth day of the lunar cycle. On this day, devotees of Lord Murugan observe a fast with great devotion and seek the blessings of the Lord. The Skanda Shashti fasting is done between sunrise and sunset, especially when Panchami Tithi exists. This year, Skanda Sashti in January 2025 falls on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The tithi begins at 10:00 PM on January 4 and will end at 08:15 PM on January 5. In this article, let’s know more about Skanda Shashti 2025 date and the significance of the annual occasion dedicated to Lord Skanda. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    Skanda Sashti 2025 Date in January and Tithi

    • Skanda Sashti in January 2025 falls on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

    • The tithi begins at 10:00 PM on January 4 and will end at 08:15 pm on January 5.

    Skanda Sashti Rituals

    Devotees keep fast during Shukla Paksha Sashti day. For Skanda Sashti Vrat, the day when Sashti Tithi is combined with Panchami Tithi is preferred. It is observed with great enthusiasm, particularly in Tamil Nadu and other South Indian states, as well as by Tamil communities worldwide. Indian New Year 2025 Calendar Dates: Gudi Padwa, Baisakhi, Puthandu, Nowruz and Other Important Dates, Guide to Hindu and Other State-Wise Regional Festivals and New Year’s Days. 

    Skanda Sashti Significance

    Lord Murugan, also known as Skanda, Kartikeya, or Subramanya, is revered as the god of courage, wisdom, and victory. Skanda Sashti is a time for devotees to seek the blessings of the Lord and the strength to overcome the obstacles in life. According to drikpanchang, when Panchami Tithi ends or Sashti Tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, then both Panchami and Sashti are conjugated and this day is chosen for Skanda Sashti Vratam. This rule has been mentioned in Dharmasindhu and Nirnayasindhu.

    Several temples dedicated to Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu, including famous Sri Subrahmanya Swami Devasthanam in Tiruchendur, follow the same rule and Soorasamharam day is observed one day before Sashti Tithi if on previous day Sashti Tithi is combined with Panchami Tithi.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 05, 2025 05:45 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 4, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 4, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 4, 2025, Special Days: It is Day 4 of the New Year 2025, and the day has a few national and international events. Perihelion Day is the most significant observance of the day. Perihelion Day or Earth at Perihelion means the Earth is closest to the sun, and the sun would appear the biggest on this day. Among other notable celebrations, there are World Braille Day, National Spaghetti Day and National Trivia Day among others. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 4, 2025 (Saturday)

    1. Perihelion Day

    2. World Braille Day

    3. National Spaghetti Day

    4. National Trivia Day

    5. World Hypnosis Day

    6. World Hypnotism Day

    7. Pop Music Chart Day

    8. Weigh-In Day

    9. National Missouri Day

    Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Isaac Newton Birth Anniversary

    2. Emma Mackey

    3. Jiiva

    4. Apurvi Chandela

    5. Gurdas Maan

    6. Aditya Pancholi

    7. Nirupa Roy Birth Anniversary

    8. Aishwarya Sakhuja

    9. Koyal Rana

    January 3, 2025, Special Days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 04, 2025 12:40 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 3, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 3, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 3, 2025, Special Days: It is Day 3 of the New Year 2025, and the day has several national and international events. The biggest celebration of the day is around Savitribai Phule Jayanti to honour the birth anniversary of India’s first female teacher. The observance predominantly takes place in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Vinayaka Chaturthi of January 2025  also falls on January 3 and it is considered an important and auspicious day for the Hindu community. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 2, 2025 (Thursday)

    1. Vinayaka Chaturthi of January 2025

    2. Savitribai Phule Jayanti

    3. Balika Din or Mahila Shikshan Din in Maharashtra

    4. Rani Velu Nachiyar Jayanti

    5. Festival of Sleep Day

    6. JRR Tolkien Day

    7. International Mind-Body Wellness Day

    Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Jisoo Kim

    2. Florence Pugh

    3. Mel Gibson

    4. Michael Schumacher

    5. Greta Thunberg

    6. Raegan Revord

    7. Iman Gadzhi

    8. Sanjay Khan

    9. Gul Panag

    January 2, 2025, Special Days.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 03, 2025 01:12 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025 Date in January: Know Tithi Timings, Significance and Rituals To Celebrate the Day Dedicated to Lord Ganesha

    Vinayaka Chaturthi 2025 Date in January: Know Tithi Timings, Significance and Rituals To Celebrate the Day Dedicated to Lord Ganesha

    Vinayaka Chaturthi, also popularly known as Ganesh Chaturthi, is an important Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha, who is also known as Vinayak. Lord Ganesha is believed to be the remover of obstacles and the God of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. The occasion is celebrated with great devotion, especially in states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Each lunar month in the Hindu calendar has two Chaturthi Tithis. Indian New Year 2025 Calendar Dates: Gudi Padwa, Baisakhi, Puthandu, Nowruz and Other Important Dates, Guide to Hindu and Other State-Wise Regional Festivals and New Year’s Days. 

    As per Hindu beliefs, Chaturthi Tithis belongs to Lord Ganesha. The Chaturthi after Amavasya or new moon during Shukla Paksha is known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and the one after Purnimasi or full moon during Krishna Paksha is known as Sankashti Chaturthi. In January 2025, Vinayaka Chaturthi falls on Friday, January 3, i.e. in the month of Pausha in the Hindu calendar. The Vinayaka Chaturthi tithi will begin at 01:08 AM on January 3 and will end at 23:39 PM on the same day. January 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Check Dates of Important Events in the First Month of the Year. 

    Vinayaka Chaturthi Date 2025 Date in January and Tithi Timings

    • Vinayaka Chaturthi in January 2025 falls on Friday, January 3.

    • The Vinayaka Chaturthi tithi will begin at 01:08 AM on January 3 and will end at 23:39 PM on the same day.

    Vinayaka Chaturthi Significance and Rituals

    Vinayaka Chaturthi, also known as Varad Vinayaka Chaturthi, celebrates the birthday of Hindu deity Ganesh. Varad means ‘asking God to fulfill any desire’. It is said that devotees who observe this fast are blessed with happiness, prosperity and good fortune by the grace of Lord Ganesha. The festival celebrates Ganesha as the god of new beginnings, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and intelligence.

    Ganesha Puja on Vinayaka Chaturthi is done during the afternoon which is midday according to the Hindu calendar. The occasion is celebrated especially in the states such as Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Goa. The observance of Vinayaka Chaturthi includes chanting of Vedic hymns and Hindu texts, such as prayers and also by observing a fast.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 03, 2025 05:35 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • January 2, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 2, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date

    January 2, 2025, Special Days: The second day of the year, January 2 is peppered with fun national and international events like World Introvert Day, National Motivation and Inspiration Day, National Science Fiction Day and so on. There are quite a few food days like National Buffet Day, National Cream Puff Day and Swiss Cheese Day, which is only fair considering we are still enjoying the first days of the New Year 2025. Coming to January 2 famous birthdays, the day will see birthday celebrations of famous people such as Dax Shepard, Kate Bosworth, Rupal Patel, Parakala Prabhakar, Ahuti Prasad and Kirti Azad. January 2025 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

    List of Festivals & Events Falling on January 2, 2025 (Thursday)

    1. Mannam Jayanthi

    2. Saint Basil’s Day

    3. National Buffet Day

    4. World Introvert Day

    5. National Science Fiction Day

    6. Ancestry Day

    7. National Motivation and Inspiration Day

    8. National Cream Puff Day

    9. National Personal Trainer Day

    10. Swiss Cheese Day

    Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

    1. Dax Shepard

    2. Kate Bosworth

    3. Taye Diggs

    4. Manav Vij

    5. Gippy Grewal

    6. Rupal Patel

    7. Parakala Prabhakar

    8. Ahuti Prasad

    9. Kirti Azad

    January 1, 2025, Special Days

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 02, 2025 01:56 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).