Magh 2083BS

Festivals in Magh 2083

1. 1January 14, 2027
   Maghe Sankrantiमाघे संक्रान्ति

   Sun's entry into Capricorn — winter solstice festival. Tharu community celebrates as Maghi (their new year). Til-laddu and yam are eaten ritually. Public holiday.

   Public holiday
2. 5January 18, 2027
   Pausha Putrada Ekadashiपौष पुत्रदा एकादशी

   Poush Shukla paksha ekadashi. Observed by parents wishing for sons.

3. 17January 30, 2027
   Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas)शहीद दिवस

   Honors Nepal's four great martyrs — Dharma Bhakta Mathema, Shukraraj Shastri, Gangalal Shrestha, and Dasharath Chand — executed by the Rana regime in 1997 BS.

   Public holiday
4. 20February 2, 2027
   Shattila Ekadashiषट्तिला एकादशी

   Magh Krishna paksha ekadashi. Sesame (til) is used in six ways during the observance.

5. 24February 6, 2027
   Sonam Lhosarसोनम ल्होसार

   Tamang community new year. Public holiday celebrating Tamang heritage.

   Public holiday
6. 29February 11, 2027
   Basant Panchami / Saraswati Pujaवसन्त पञ्चमी / सरस्वती पूजा

   Marks the beginning of spring and worship of Saraswati, goddess of knowledge and arts. Schools and universities perform special pujas; children are introduced to letters (akshararambha).