ગુજરાતી પંચાંગ 2026 Gujarati Calendar 2026
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The Gujarati Calendar (Gujarati Panchang) is a lunisolar calendar used in Gujarat that follows the Vikram Samvat era. Unlike the standard Hindu calendar where the year begins at Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the Gujarati year begins on Bestu Varas — the day after Diwali (Kartika Shukla Pratipada).
गुजराती कैलेंडर विक्रम संवत् पर आधारित है — गुजराती वर्ष दिवाली के अगले दिन (कार्तिक शुक्ल प्रतिपदा) बेस्तु वरस से शुरू होता है।
The Gujarati Calendar is one of the oldest lunisolar systems in India, deeply tied to the religious and social life of Gujarat. While it shares the 12 lunar months and Panchang structure with the broader Hindu calendar, it has one distinctive feature: the year does not begin in Chaitra. Instead, the new year (Vikram Samvat) is celebrated on Bestu Varas — the morning after Diwali — making Diwali Amavasya the last day of the Gujarati year. This unique feature ties the calendar to commerce: traditional Gujarati merchant families close their account books on Diwali (Chopda Pujan) and open new ones on Bestu Varas.
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| # | મહિનો | મૂળ નામ | ગ્રેગોરિયન સમય | મુખ્ય તહેવારો |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kartika | કારતક | October - November | Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Tulsi Vivah, Dev Diwali |
| 2 | Margashirsha | માગશર | November - December | Mokshada Ekadashi, Datta Jayanti |
| 3 | Pausha | પોષ | December - January | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi, Makar Sankranti (Uttarayan) |
| 4 | Magha | મહા | January - February | Vasant Panchami, Mauni Amavasya |
| 5 | Phalguna | ફાગણ | February - March | Maha Shivaratri, Holi, Holika Dahan, Dhuleti |
| 6 | Chaitra | ચૈત્ર | March - April | Chaitra Navratri, Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti |
| 7 | Vaishakha | વૈશાખ | April - May | Akshaya Tritiya, Buddha Purnima |
| 8 | Jyeshtha | જેઠ | May - June | Vat Savitri, Nirjala Ekadashi, Ganga Dussehra |
| 9 | Ashadha | અષાઢ | June - July | Devshayani Ekadashi, Guru Purnima, Rath Yatra (Ahmedabad) |
| 10 | Shravana | શ્રાવણ | July - August | Janmashtami, Raksha Bandhan, Hariyali Teej |
| 11 | Bhadrapada | ભાદ્રપદ | August - September | Ganesh Chaturthi, Anant Chaturdashi, Pitru Paksha begins |
| 12 | Ashwin | આસો | September - October | Sharad Navratri (the famous nine-night Garba festival), Dussehra, Sharad Purnima, Dhanteras |
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Gujarati New Year — the day after Diwali. Marked with prayers, new account books (Chopda), and visiting elders.
The world-famous nine nights of Garba and Dandiya Raas in Gujarat. Devotional folk dance dedicated to Goddess Amba/Durga.
International Kite Festival in Gujarat. Sky filled with colorful kites; til-gud sweets shared.
Lord Krishna's birthday — celebrated grandly at Dwarka and Bet Dwarka in Gujarat.
Ancient bridegroom-choosing fair in Tarnetar village (Surendranagar). Folk culture, dance, and traditional matchmaking.
Famous fair at Bhavnath temple, Junagadh. Sadhus and naga babas gather; Mrigi Kund holy bath.
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When does the Gujarati New Year start?
Gujarati New Year (Bestu Varas / Nutan Varsh) begins on Kartika Shukla Pratipada — the day after Diwali Amavasya. This is typically in October or November in the Gregorian calendar. Unlike most other Hindu communities that celebrate New Year in Chaitra (March-April), Gujaratis tie their year to Diwali for commercial and religious reasons.
What era does the Gujarati calendar use?
The Gujarati calendar uses Vikram Samvat. To convert: Gregorian year + 57 in Kartika onward. For example, after Diwali 2025 the Gujarati year becomes Vikram Samvat 2082, and after Diwali 2026 it becomes 2083.
How is the Gujarati calendar different from the standard Hindu calendar?
The structure is the same (12 lunar months, 30 tithis, Vikram Samvat era). The key difference is when the year begins: Gujarati year starts at Kartika Shukla Pratipada (post-Diwali); standard Hindu year starts at Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (March-April). So the same Gregorian month can fall in different Vikram Samvat years depending on which tradition you follow.
What are the 12 months of the Gujarati calendar?
Kartika (કારતક), Margashirsha/Magshar (માગશર), Pausha/Posh (પોષ), Magha/Maha (મહા), Phalguna/Fagan (ફાગણ), Chaitra (ચૈત્ર), Vaishakha (વૈશાખ), Jyeshtha/Jeth (જેઠ), Ashadha (અષાઢ), Shravana (શ્રાવણ), Bhadrapada (ભાદ્રપદ), Ashwin/Aso (આસો).
What is Chopda Pujan?
Chopda Pujan (literally 'account book worship') is the Diwali tradition of Gujarati merchants closing the year's account books and worshipping them, then opening new ones the next day on Bestu Varas. It marks the transition between two Vikram Samvat years for the Gujarati commercial community.
When is Navratri 2026 in Gujarat?
Sharad Navratri 2026 falls in Ashwin (Aso) Shukla Pratipada to Navami — typically late September to mid-October. Gujarat's Navratri is famous for its grand Garba and Dandiya celebrations across the state, especially in Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, and Surat.