How to convert Gregorian year to Vikram Samvat?

Add 57 to the Gregorian year. For example: 2026 + 57 = 2083 (for the period after Gujarati New Year / Bestu Varas). Before Bestu Varas in 2026, the Vikram Samvat is 2082. The exact changeover happens on Kartik Shukla Pratipada (the day after Diwali).

HINDU CALENDAR ERA

Vikram Samvat 2083

Q: What is Vikram Samvat?

Vikram Samvat (VS) is the Hindu calendar era founded by Emperor Vikramaditya around 57 BCE. It is 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar. So Vikram Samvat 2083 corresponds to Gregorian year 2026-2027. It is the official calendar used for Hindu festivals, panchang, and religious dates across India.

India's oldest calendar — 57 years ahead of Gregorian. VS 2083 spans October 2026 to October 2027.

12 Lunar Months Amanta Tradition

GREGORIAN CONVERSION

VS 2083 = 2026–2027 CE

October 2026 (Bestu Varas) to October 2027 (next Bestu Varas)

WHAT IS VIKRAM SAMVAT?

India's Ancient Calendar Era

Vikram Samvat (VS) is the Hindu calendar era, founded by Emperor Vikramaditya around 57 BCE. It is the oldest and most widely used calendar system in India for religious and cultural purposes.

Hindu festivals, panchang, vrat dates, and muhurat — all are based on Vikram Samvat. India's national calendar (Shaka Samvat) is different, but religious calculations follow VS.

CALCULATION

How is it Calculated?

Simple formula:

Gregorian + 57 = Vikram Samvat

2026 + 57 = 2083 VS

Note: In Gujarat, VS new year changes in Oct/Nov (Bestu Varas). Jan–Oct 2026 = VS 2082; Oct 2026–Oct 2027 = VS 2083.

GUJARATI AMANTA MONTHS — VS 2083

01 Kartik Oct – Nov

02 Magshar Nov – Dec

03 Posh Dec – Jan

04 Maha Jan – Feb

05 Fagan Feb – Mar

06 Chaitra Mar – Apr

07 Vaishakh Apr – May

08 Jeth May – Jun

09 Ashadh Jun – Jul

10 Shravan Jul – Aug

11 Bhadra Aug – Sep

12 Aso Sep – Oct