January 2026 Hindu Festival & Vrat Dates List
Plan your spiritual year with our complete guide to Hindu festivals, fasting days, and auspicious dates in January 2026. Mark your calendars for Pongal, Makar Sankranti, and more.
Plan your spiritual year with our complete guide to Hindu festivals, fasting days, and auspicious dates in January 2026. Mark your calendars for Pongal, Makar Sankranti, and more.
At The Raja Saab event, Prabhas praised Zarina Wahab, Sanjay Dutt, and the film's crew. He revealed adding horror-comedy to avoid serious action films and predicted a Sankranti 2026 blockbuster.
A new global study reveals Chicago as the worst US city for traffic, costing drivers 112 hours and over $2,000 annually. See which other cities made the list.
The 11th Khajuraho International Film Festival, held from Dec 16-22, celebrated cinema, culture, and ideas. Featuring stars, 102 films, and folk arts, it honored legends like Dharmendra. Explore the highlights!
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court warns of strict fines up to Rs 2.5 lakh for nylon manja violations. Next hearing on Jan 5, 2026. Read the full details.
Jaipur police impose a complete kite-flying ban within a 5-km radius of Mahal Road and Hare Krishna Marg from Jan 2-15 for Army Day rehearsals. Know the dates, timings, and safety reasons behind this crucial restriction.
Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for Christmas. Check affected roads in Saket, diversion points, and alternate routes for Dec 24 & 25. Plan your travel.
Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for Christmas celebrations. Plan your routes with details on diversions around churches and key areas to avoid congestion.
Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for Christmas 2025 with diversions in Connaught Place, Khan Market areas. Check key restrictions from Dec 24-26 to avoid delays.
Bhopal Police Commissioner bans Chinese manjha for 2 months ahead of Sankranti to prevent injuries to birds and humans. Read the full order details and legal implications here.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar police seize banned nylon kite string worth Rs 3.45 lakh, arrest two. Total seizure valued at Rs 10.9 lakh. Read about the crackdown on illegal festive trade.
PWD to build two extra pontoon bridges over Ganga at Phaphamau for Magh Mela, operational until May to ease congestion. Read about the construction timeline and traffic plans.
The 3rd Sharjah Festival of African Literature opens on Jan 14, featuring 50+ writers from 15+ countries. Explore panels, poetry, and cultural exchange in the UAE. Discover the full programme now!
Hyderabad Central Zone Police issue a public advisory urging residents to inform police about holiday travel plans to prevent theft. Learn essential home safety tips.
Over 3,100 youth will converge in Bilaspur for Chhattisgarh's State Youth Festival 2025 from Dec 23-25. The event launches Khelo India Tribal Games, aiming to empower youth and preserve culture. Read more.
Producer TG Vishwa Prasad clarifies comments on 'The Raja Saab' pre-release business, emphasizing theatrical impact. Prabhas' horror-comedy hits screens Jan 9. Read the full story.
A new behind-the-scenes video for 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' shows Chiranjeevi & Nayanthara's fun moments. The film, with a Venkatesh cameo, releases on January 12, 2026. Read more.
TV actor Goutam Sharma opens up about his special year-end celebrations, his debut in 'Do Dooni Pyaar', and upcoming projects in films and OTT. Read his exclusive interview.
The 9th Mahindra Kabira Festival starts on Dec 19 in Varanasi, exploring Kabir's teachings through music, art & dialogue. Discover the schedule & highlights.
Bengaluru Traffic Police issues new advisory to reduce congestion at Marathahalli bridge. Right turn towards Varthur & Whitefield banned for vehicles from Devarabeesanahalli & Kadubeesanahalli. Check details.
Dhanu Sankranti 2025 falls on December 16. Learn about the rituals, significance, and best wishes for this auspicious festival marking the Sun's transition into Sagittarius.
Nagpur University postpones winter exams from Jan 14-16 due to civic elections and Makar Sankranti. Revised timetable to be released in 1-2 days, affecting thousands of students.
Lionel Messi's visit to Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Dec 15 caused severe traffic gridlock in central Delhi. Key roads like Ring Road and Asaf Ali Road were choked for hours. Read more about the commuter nightmare.
The 10th Serendipity Arts Festival in Panaji, from Dec 12-21, showcases interdisciplinary art, breaking genre silos with 35+ curators. Explore dance, theatre, food & tech fusion.
Udupi district launches an AI-driven Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) with 14 high-resolution cameras and speed radar guns to automate violation detection and improve road safety.
The 12th Manipur Sangai Festival concluded successfully, highlighting resilience, cultural heritage, and sports. Governor Bhalla praised stakeholders and infrastructure initiatives boosting tourism. Read more.
Noida traffic police issued over 3.3 lakh challans and seized 514 vehicles in November. While helmet violations topped the list, police note a positive trend due to awareness. Read more.
Kodimath seer Shivananda Shivayogi predicts a change in Karnataka's chief minister post after Makara Sankranti. He warns of national political issues post-Ugadi and calls for an end to casteism in mutts.
Prayagraj authorities draft a detailed traffic and safety plan for Magh Mela 2025, featuring ghats on Google Maps, 7 key routes, and special parking. Key dates: Makar Sankranti (Jan 15) & Mauni Amavasya (Jan 18).
Indore police crack down on Chinese manja sellers after a 16-year-old boy dies from a fatal throat injury. Two arrested with 200 rolls. Read the full story on the city's safety campaign.