The month was marked by several major religious and national events:
Uttarayana (ఉత్తరాయణం) — Sun's northern movement begins this month. Ritu: Hemanta Ritu (హేమంత ఋతువు) Telugu Months: Pausha Masam: January 1 to January 22 Magha Masam: January 23 to January 31 Key Festivals & Important Dates 1993 january telugu calendar
The first 14 days of January saw the tail end of Dhanurmasa. Telugu women drew muggulu (rangoli) with rice flour before dawn, sang Tiruppavai or Annamacharya sankeertanas , and offered naivedyam of pongal or chakkera pongali . The month was marked by several major religious
The main day involving "Muggulu" (rangoli), "Haridasu" chants, and traditional sweets like Ariselu. sang Tiruppavai or Annamacharya sankeertanas