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One of the most vibrant and popular festivals of Rajasthan, The International Kite Festival is celebrated around Makar Sankranti every year. Locals and tourists all over Rajasthan fly kites of various shapes & colours and relish local delicacies and sweets available everywhere. In Jodhpur, the celebrations are taken to the next level as hundreds of giant kites are taken to the skies by helicopter and released into a brilliantly colourful sky. Location: Polo Ground, JodhpurKey attractions: Kite fights, fireworks, sweets like Ghevar, Til-patti, Gajak, & kheerDates for International Kite Festival: 14th January 2025 (Tuesday) 

One of the most popular festivals of Rajasthan, Teej is celebrated with absolute grandeur, traditional songs & dance, fair, and worship of Goddess Teej. Women observe fasting on this festival for the welfare of their husbands. Teej is also celebrated to welcome the monsoon rains that help grow crops and enrich the region with greenery. There is a grand procession in which the golden palanquin of the Goddess Teej is taken across the city with decorated elephants, horses, & camels. Undoubtedly, the Teej festival in Rajasthan is an important eve.  Location: Many places in Rajasthan, especially JaipurKey attractions: Ghewar (Teej-special sweet), Malpua, and womenfolk dressed in green traditional dresses, bangles, and mehendiDate for Teej: 27 July 2025 (Sunday)

Lord Sun is worshipped on the day of Ratha Saptami. Worshipping Lord Sun on this day bestows the devotee with the boon of good health. In this context, let’s find out when Ratha Saptami will be celebrated in the year 2026. Know the date and significance here. Image: Patrika In Hinduism, the Saptami Tithi is considered to be dedicated to the worship of Lord Sun God. The Sun God is believed to bestow good health. Worshipping the Sun provides devotees with happiness, prosperity, and a healthy body. Ratha Saptami is celebrated every year on the Saptami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Magha. On this day, water is offered to Lord Surya, and he is worshipped according to rituals. Worshipping Lord Surya and performing acts of charity on this auspicious date yields great merit. Worshipping Lord Surya on Ratha Saptami liberates one from seven types of sins and brings mental peace. Let us find out when Ratha Saptami is this year. Ratha Saptami Date 2026 Ratha Saptami is celebrated every year on the Saptami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Magha. This year, this tithi will begin on January 24 at 12:39 AM and conclude on January 25 at 11:10 PM. Therefore, according to the Udaya Tithi (sunrise time), Ratha Saptami will be celebrated on January 25, 2026. Ratha Saptami Auspicious Muhurat 2026 The auspicious time for bathing on Ratha Saptami will be from 5:26 AM to 7:13 AM. Sunrise will occur at 7:13 AM on this day. You can take a bath during this auspicious muhurat and then worship Lord Surya. Ratha Saptami Puja Vidhi

Today, we will discuss on which day the fast of Magh Purnima will be observed. Note down the date, auspicious timings, and significance of Magh Purnima here. Image: AI The Purnima tithi is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Moon. Bathing in the Ganges and performing charity on Purnima holds special significance. According to religious beliefs, bathing in the Ganges on Magh Purnima frees a person from all kinds of sins and leads to salvation. Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Narayana after bathing in the Ganges on Magh Purnima yields excellent results for the devotee. Donating according to one’s capacity on this day ensures that the devotee’s wealth remains abundant. Let’s find out when the second Purnima of the year is falling. Magh Purnima Date 2026 The fast of Magh Purnima is observed every year on the Purnima tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Magh. This year, the Magh Purnima tithi will begin on February 1, 2026, at 05:52 AM and will conclude on February 2 at 3:38 AM. Therefore, the Magh Purnima fast will be observed on February 1, 2026. Ganges Bath and Charity Auspicious Muhurat 2026 This year, Magh Purnima falls on February 1, 2026. The time for moonrise on Magh Purnima will be 05:26 PM. One can worship the moon at this time. Ravi Pushya Yoga will be observed on this day from 07:10 AM until 11:58 PM. Bathing in the Ganges and performing charity during this time will be auspicious.

January Pradosh Vrat Date 2026: The Pradosh Vrat is observed twice every month. The first Pradosh Vrat of the month of Magha was observed on January 16. Now, the second Pradosh Vrat of this month will be observed. In this context, let’s find out on which day the last Pradosh Vrat of the month of Magha will be observed. Image: Patrika The Pradosh vrat that falls on a Friday is known as Shukra Pradosh Vrat. The second Pradosh vrat of the month of Magh will also be observed on a Friday, hence it will be called Shukra Pradosh Vrat. Lord Shiva is worshipped on the day of Pradosh Vrat. This fast is considered one of the best for attaining progeny. Along with this, observing the Shukra Pradosh Vrat also increases the wealth of the devotee and brings happiness and prosperity into the home. On the day of Pradosh Vrat, Lord Shiva is worshipped during the Pradosh Kaal. Worshipping Lord Shiva in Pradosh Kaal yields auspicious results and pleases Mahadev. Let us find out here when the second Pradosh Vrat of Magh month will be observed. Magh Month Second Pradosh Vrat Date 2026 According to the Hindu calendar, the second Pradosh Vrat of the month of Magh will be observed on the Trayodashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Magh. This tithi will begin on January 30 at 11:08 AM and will conclude on January 31 at 8:24 AM. Since worship is performed during Pradosh Kaal in Pradosh Vrat, this fast will be observed on January 30, 2026. Auspicious Muhurat 2026 The second Pradosh Vrat of the month of Magh will be observed on Friday, January 30, 2026. The time for worship during Pradosh Kaal on this day will be from 05:58 PM to 08:36 PM. You can worship Lord Shiva during this auspicious muhurat. Significance The Shukra Pradosh Vrat holds significant importance in the scriptures. Observing this fast brings happiness and prosperity in married life. The Shukra Pradosh Vrat is also considered very auspicious for overcoming financial difficulties. On this day, it is auspicious to worship Goddess Lakshmi along with Lord Shiva. Donating milk, curd, and rice on the day of Shukra Pradosh Vrat brings mental peace.