Wed Jan 01 05:12:27 UTC 2025: ## New Year’s Day 2024: Auspicious Start to the Year, Say Astrologers
**New Delhi, January 1, 2024** – The first day of the new year, falling on the Dwitiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Paush, is considered highly auspicious. The day coincides with the Uttara Ashada Nakshatra and the auspicious Harshan and Vyaghat Yogas, promising positive outcomes for all zodiac signs.
Pandit Shambhunath Jha, a renowned astrologer, stated that this year, beginning and ending on a Wednesday, will be beneficial for everyone. The confluence of auspicious celestial events indicates ample opportunities for progress and well-being throughout the year.
Astrologers recommend starting the new year with prayers. They suggest worshipping Lord Ganesha followed by Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Shakti. Visiting temples and performing charitable acts are also encouraged for a prosperous year. Performing ahavan (sacred fire ritual) at home is considered particularly auspicious.
Further positive influences are anticipated from planetary shifts. January will see changes in the positions of planets like the Sun and Venus, adding to the year’s positive energy. The overall astrological forecast predicts a year of growth and prosperity.
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