16Jan
Shattila Ekadashi
Ekadashi[Vriddhi Ekadashi — Day 1] Ekadashi spans two consecutive sunrises (Type 3 — Vriddhi). Do NOT fast today; observe the fast tomorrow (Day 2) per Nirnayasindhu.
- Fasting
- Vishnu worship
- Tulasi puja
- Dwadashi parana
Friday, 16 January 2167
Today’s festivals
16Jan
Lohri
Solar transitionPunjabi bonfire festival on the eve of Makar Sankranti — sesame-jaggery sweets, puffed rice and popcorn (revdi, gajak) tossed into bonfire; songs and folk dances
16Jan
Makar Sankranti (Thai Pongal)
Solar transitionSpans 4 days
Harvest festival marking Sun's northward journey