When is Gujarati New Year in 2026?

Gujarati New Year (Bestu Varas) in 2026 falls on October 22, 2026 — the day after Diwali. It marks the beginning of Kartik Shukla Pratipada and the start of Vikram Samvat 2083.

Why is Gujarati New Year different from other Indian New Years?

Gujarat follows the Amanta tradition where the lunar month ends on Amavasya (new moon / Diwali night). The new year begins the next day — Kartik Shukla Pratipada (Bestu Varas). North India follows Purnimanta tradition where Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (March/April) is the new year.

Bestu Varas — Gujarati New Year

What is Bestu Varas?

Bestu Varas is the Gujarati New Year — celebrated the day after Diwali (Amavasya). "Bestu" = to sit/begin, "Varas" = year. It falls on Kartik Shukla Pratipada (first day of the Kartik lunar month).

Gujarat follows the Amanta tradition — the lunar month ends on Amavasya (Diwali night), and the new year starts the next morning.

BESTU VARAS 2026

October 22, 2026

Thursday · Kartik Shukla Pratipada · Vikram Samvat 2083 begins

Why Different from North Indian New Year?

India has two lunar traditions:

	Amanta (Gujarat)	Purnimanta (North India)
Month ends	Amavasya (New Moon)	Purnima (Full Moon)
New Year	After Diwali (Oct/Nov)	Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Mar/Apr)
Region	Gujarat, Maharashtra, South India	North India, Rajasthan, UP, MP

Traditions & Rituals

Chopda Puja — Worship of Lakshmi-Ganesh on new account books with a swastik symbol
New accounts begin — The business financial year starts on this day
Annakut (Chhappan Bhog) at temples — 56 dishes offered to God
Govardhan Puja — Commemorating Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan mountain
New clothes, sweets, and greetings to family and friends

Vikram Samvat 2082 → 2083

On Bestu Varas 2026, Vikram Samvat 2082 ends and 2083 begins. Vikram Samvat is 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar (2026 + 57 = 2083). It is the oldest calendar system still in use in India.

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