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1st January: New Year’s Day
Across the country, the first day of the year is celebrated with immense joy. While many businesses close for the day, those that do stay open usually have reduced working hours, allowing staff to spend quality time with family and friends.
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13th January: Lohri
This festival celebrates the ripening of winter crops planted earlier in the year. Lohri ushers in the harvest season and symbolizes the transition from winter to the beginning of longer days.
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14th January: Makar Sankranti/Pongal
Celebrated as the harvest festival, Makar Sankranti is a day for honoring the sun. People mark the occasion by immersing themselves in holy rivers and offering prayers to Lord Surya for blessings and well-being.
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26th January: Republic Day
Republic Day, observed on January 26th in India, marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution and the country's shift to a republic in 1950.
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31st January: Me-Dam-Me-Phi
This festival, observed by the ethnic communities of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, pays tribute to ancestors and their societal contributions, featuring lively processions and traditional attire.
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