The year 2024 is about to begin, and everyone is eagerly awaiting the new year with enthusiasm and excitement. According to the Hindu calendar, 2024 is considered special due to the planetary movements and the occurrence of various festivals. The year kicks off with the auspicious Saphala Ekadashi in January. Additionally, each month throughout the year observes significant Hindu fasts and festivals, such as Pradosh Vrat, Masik Shivaratri, Ekadashi, and Kala Ashtami.
Let's take a look at the Hindu calendar for 2024, listing the fasting days and festivals from January to December:
January 2024:
7th January (Sunday) - Saphala Ekadashi
9th January (Tuesday) - Masik Shivaratri, Pradosh Vrat (Krishna)
11th January (Thursday) - Paush Amavasya
15th January (Monday) - Pongal, Uttarayan, Makar Sankranti
21st January (Sunday) - Paush Putrada Ekadashi
23rd January (Tuesday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
25th January (Thursday) - Paush Purnima Vrat
29th January (Monday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
February 2024:
6th February (Tuesday) - Shattila Ekadashi
7th February (Wednesday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna)
8th February (Thursday) - Masik Shivaratri
9th February (Friday) - Magha Amavasya
13th February (Tuesday) - Kumbha Sankranti
14th February (Wednesday) - Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja
20th February (Tuesday) - Jaya Ekadashi
21st February (Wednesday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
24th February (Saturday) - Magha Purnima Vrat
28th February (Wednesday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
March 2024:
6th March (Wednesday) - Vijaya Ekadashi
8th March (Friday) - Mahashivaratri, Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri
10th March (Sunday) - Falgun Amavasya
14th March (Thursday) - Meen Sankranti
20th March (Wednesday) - Amalaki Ekadashi
22nd March (Friday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
24th March (Sunday) - Holika Dahan
25th March (Monday) - Holi, Falgun Purnima Vrat
28th March (Thursday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
April 2024:
5th April (Friday) - Papamochini Ekadashi
6th April (Saturday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri
7th April (Sunday) - Chaitra Amavasya
8th April (Monday) - Chaitra Navaratri, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa
9th April (Tuesday) - Cheti Chand
13th April (Saturday) - Mesh Sankranti
17th April (Wednesday) - Chaitra Navaratri Parana, Ram Navami
19th April (Friday) - Kamada Ekadashi
21st April (Sunday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
23rd April (Tuesday) - Hanuman Jayanti, Chaitra Purnima Vrat
27th April (Saturday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
May 2024:
4th May (Saturday) - Varuthini Ekadashi
5th May (Sunday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri
6th May (Monday) - Chaitra Amavasya
8th May (Wednesday) - Akshaya Tritiya
14th May (Tuesday) - Vrish Sankranti
19th May (Sunday) - Mohini Ekadashi
20th May (Monday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
23rd May (Thursday) - Vaishakha Purnima Vrat
26th May (Sunday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
June 2024:
2nd June (Sunday) - Apara Ekadashi
4th June (Tuesday) - Masik Shivaratri, Pradosh Vrat (Krishna)
6th June (Thursday) - Jyeshtha Amavasya
15th June (Saturday) - Mithuna Sankranti
18th June (Tuesday) - Nirjala Ekadashi
19th June (Wednesday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
22nd June (Saturday) - Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat
25th June (Tuesday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
July 2024:
2nd July (Tuesday) - Yogini Ekadashi
3rd July (Wednesday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri
4th July (Thursday) - Ashadha Amavasya
7th July (Sunday) - Jagannath Rath Yatra
16th July (Tuesday) - Karka Sankranti
17th July (Wednesday) - Devshayani Ekadashi, Ashadhi Ekadashi
18th July (Thursday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
21st July (Sunday) - Guru Purnima, Ashadha Purnima Vrat
24th July (Wednesday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
31st July (Wednesday) - Kamika Ekadashi
August 2024:
1st August (Thursday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna)
2nd August (Friday) - Masik Shivaratri
4th August (Sunday) - Shravana Amavasya
7th August (Wednesday) - Hartalika Teej
9th August (Friday) - Nag Panchami
16th August (Friday) - Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, Simha Sankranti
17th August (Saturday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
19th August (Monday) - Raksha Bandhan, Shravana Purnima Vrat
22nd August (Thursday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
September 2024:
1st September (Sunday) - Aja Ekadashi
2nd September (Monday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri
3rd September (Tuesday) - Bhadrapada Amavasya
8th September (Sunday) - Ganesha Chaturthi
14th September (Saturday) - Radha Ashtami, Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat
16th September (Monday) - Parsva Ekadashi
17th September (Tuesday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
20th September (Friday) - Anant Chaturdashi
21st September (Saturday) - Ganesh Visarjan
22nd September (Sunday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
October 2024:
1st October (Tuesday) - Indira Ekadashi
2nd October (Wednesday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri
6th October (Sunday) - Ashwayuja Amavasya
7th October (Monday) - Navratri begins
8th October (Tuesday) - Maha Navami, Durga Puja, Ayudha Puja
9th October (Wednesday) - Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
14th October (Monday) - Papankusha Ekadashi
15th October (Tuesday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
20th October (Sunday) - Sharad Purnima Vrat
22nd October (Tuesday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
November 2024:
1st November (Friday) - Rama Ekadashi
2nd November (Saturday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri
5th November (Tuesday) - Kartika Amavasya
7th November (Thursday) - Diwali, Lakshmi Puja
8th November (Friday) - Govatsa Dwadashi
10th November (Sunday) - Bhai Dooj, Yama Dwitiya
13th November (Wednesday) - Vrishchika Sankranti
14th November (Thursday) - Utpanna Ekadashi
16th November (Saturday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
19th November (Tuesday) - Kartik Purnima Vrat
21st November (Thursday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
December 2024:
1st December (Sunday) - Utpatti Ekadashi
2nd December (Monday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri
4th December (Wednesday) - Margashirsha Amavasya
9th December (Monday) - Dhanu Sankranti
14th December (Saturday) - Mokshada Ekadashi
15th December (Sunday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
19th December (Thursday) - Margashirsha Purnima Vrat
22nd December (Sunday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
25th December (Wednesday) - Christmas
Please note that the dates may vary based on the regional practices and specific beliefs. It's always a good idea to consult with local authorities or religious leaders for the most accurate information.
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