January 11: Posh Sud Punam Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami Diksha Day, Poshi Punam (Click here to learn more)
Celebrates the day Mul Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami was initiated into the sadhu-fold by Bhagwan Swaminarayan.

January 14: Posh Vad Choth Makar Sankranti (Uttarayan) (Click here to learn more)
The day the sun begins to move northwards, heralding the gradual increase
of daylight hours. It is a time to be charitable by giving grains, clothes and
money.

January 26: Posh Vad Amas Republic Day
The day the independent nation of India adopted its constitution.

January 31: Maha Sud Pancham Vasant Panchmi (Click here to learn more)
Signifies the onset of spring. For the Swaminarayan Sampraday it holds a special significance, since, on this day Bhagwan Swaminarayan presented the 'Shikshapatri' in its final form. It is also the birthday of Brahmanand Swami, Nishkulanand Swami and Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj (founder of the BAPS).