26 January 2024 – On 26 January 2024, world witnesseda convergence of historical significance and contemporary celebration. This date marked by annual observance of India’s Republic Day unfolded with a blend of solemnity and festivity. The occasion commemorates adoption of Constitution of India in 1950. It is a national holiday all over India—26th Day of New Year. In India, day it commenced with a grand parade in capital, New Delhi. Rashtrapati Bhavan, President’s official residence stood as a symbolic backdrop to procession, underscoring constitutional framework that guides nation.
Republic Day is the day when Republic of India celebrates date on which Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950. This replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as governing document of India, thus turning nation from a dominion into a republic separate from British Raj. India achieved independence from British Raj on 15 August 1947. Delhi Republic Day parade is held in the capital of India New Delhi and is organized by Ministry of Defence.
Islamic calendar known as Hijri and is a religious calendar used by Muslim people. It consist 12 months each lasting either 29 or 30 days. Islamic calendar is denoted with AH meaning ”After Hijra” which is widely used for religious purposes. Islamic Date of 26 January 2024 is 14 Rajan, 1445 AH.
26 January 2024 Tithi
According to Vikram Samvat 2080, Magha Krishna Paksha Pratipada on 26 January 2024. Some people will fast on this day. Garnet is the birthstone for this day. 26 January Zodiac sign is Aquarius. Vikram Samvat Hindu date is 12 Magh 2080.
Twenty-Sixth Jan 2024 Day
26 January 2024 is Fourth Friday of 2024. 37th day of Winter. There is a holiday on Republic Day in all over India. 340 days left in 2024. 26th day of New Year. There are 53 days remaining in Spring season.
Sunrise and Moonrise Timings in India
Sunrise – 07:13 AM Moonrise – 06:44 PM
Sunset – 06:05 PM Moonset – 08:17 AM
Baby Boy Name Born on 26 January 2024
Aditya * Chhayaman
Advik * Hirav
Utkarsh * Hemant
Virat * Harsh
Samarth * Madhav
Aadi * Mayank
Balin * Mihir
Ishan * Tejas
Kamesh * Garvit
Baby Girl Name Born on 26 January 2024
Amayra * Advika
Anshika * Aditi
Aishwarya * Ira
Anshula * Latika
Garvi * Bani
Ranjani * Isha
Rohini * Udeepti
Tarini * Udita
Tamana * Chhaya
Yashasvi * Ishani
26 January 2024 Panchang
Tithi
Pratipada
Nakshatra
Pushya
Dwitiya
Ashlesha
Yoga
Priti
Karana
Balava
Ayushmana
Kaulava
Weekday
Shukrawara
Taitila
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
Ritu and Ayana on 26th January 2024
Drik Ritu
Shishir
Dinamana
10 Hours 48 Min 23 Sec
Vedic Ritu
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Ratrimana
13 Hours 11 Min 14 Sec
Drik Ayana
Uttarayana
Madhyahna
12:39 PM
Vedic Ayana
Uttarayana
Lunar Month and Samvat of {26.1.2024}
Shaka Samvat
1945 Shobhakrit
Chandramasa
Magha – Purnimanta
Vikram Samvat
2080 Nala
Pausha – Amanta
Gujarati Samvat
2080 Rakshasa
Shubh Muhurat on 26 January 2024 in India
Brahma Muhurta
05:30 AM to 06:22 AM
Pratah Sandhya
05:56 AM to 07:15 AM
Abhijit
12:18 PM to 01:01 PM
Vijaya Muhurta
02:27 PM to 03:11 PM
Godhuli Muhurta
06:01 PM to 06:28 PM
Sayahna Sandhya
06:04 PM to 07:23 PM
Nishita Muhurta
12:13 AM to 01:06 AM
January 26 History – What Happened on This Day
1340 – English King Edward III proclaiming King of France.
1788 – British captain Arthur Phillip hoisted Union Flag at Sydney Cove, New South Wales marking territory as a British colony and this day has celebrates as Australia Day.
1887 – Construction of Eiffel Tower began in Paris.
1905 – World’s largest diamond Cullinan, weighing 2106 carats discovered in South Africa.
1930 – India NationalCongrees announced 26 January as ”Poorna Awaraj”.
1942 – First US military force headed to Europe during World War II landed in Northern Ireland.
1950 – India became a republic after adopting constitution world’s longest and achieved full independence.
1963 – Peacock declared a national bird of India by Government of India.
2001 – A devasting earthquake struck Bhuj, Gujarat, 13,000 – 20,000 people died and injured.
2004 – President Hamid Karzai signed the new constitution of Afghanistan.
