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Khichdi Parv is a harvest festival observed in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and parts of Madhya Pradesh, celebrated with holy dips in rivers and the preparation of khichdi as a ritual food.
Khichdi Parv

Khichdi Parv is one of the most significant festivals of the Hindi-speaking belt, particularly in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The hallmark ritual is preparing and offering khichdi (a dish of rice and lentils) to deities and distributing it among family and the poor, symbolizing simplicity, purity, and nourishment.

Pilgrims gather in large numbers for ritual baths in rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saryu, with the Magh Mela in Prayagraj (Allahabad) being a major event starting from this day. Many also donate til (sesame), gur (jaggery), and khichdi to Brahmins and the needy.

Where it’s celebrated in India: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh.

Khichdi Parv Recurrence Details
Khichdi Parv is celebrated on 14 January every year, coinciding with Makar Sankranti in the Hindu solar calendar. It marks the transition of the Sun into Capricorn and the onset of longer days.

Last 5 Recurrences

  • Jan 14, 2026
  • Jan 14, 2025
  • Jan 14, 2024
  • Jan 14, 2023
  • Jan 14, 2022

Upcoming 5 Recurrences

  • Jan 14, 2027
  • Jan 14, 2028
  • Jan 14, 2029
  • Jan 14, 2030
Categories
By Type Festival , Harvest Festivals
By Scale Regional
By Duration Single-Day
By Frequency Yearly
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