Gujarati New Year 2026 November 9 or 10? Bestu Varas, Shubh Muhurat, Chopda Pujan and Vikram Samvat 2083

Gujarati New Year 2026, popularly known as Bestu Varas or Gujarati Nav Varsh, will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The occasion marks the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083 according to the Gujarati calendar. Also known as Kartik Shukla Pratipada or Kartak Sud Ekam, the festival is observed with prayers, temple visits, family gatherings and traditional rituals seeking prosperity, happiness and fresh beginnings.

Unlike most Hindu New Year celebrations that begin in the month of Chaitra, the Gujarati New Year starts on the first day of the bright fortnight of Kartik. Interestingly, in 2026, Bestu Varas will not fall immediately after Diwali. An additional day separates the two occasions because Amavasya continues at sunrise on November 9.

Here is everything to know about Gujarati New Year 2026, including its date, tithi timings, auspicious observances, Chopda Pujan, religious significance and traditional celebrations.


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Gujarati New Year 2026 Date and Day

Gujarati New Year will be observed on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. It marks the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083 in the Gujarati calendar.

Event	Date
Gujarati New Year 2026	Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Festival name	Bestu Varas
Gujarati calendar	Vikram Samvat 2083
Hindu month	Kartik
Tithi	Kartik Shukla Pratipada
Gujarati name of tithi	Kartak Sud Ekam
Previous major festival	Diwali, November 8, 2026
Bhai Bij	November 11, 2026
Labh Pancham	November 14, 2026

Gujarati New Year 2026 Shubh Muhurat and Tithi Timings

According to the Hindu Panchang, Gujarati New Year falls on Kartik Shukla Pratipada. The Pratipada Tithi begins on November 9 and continues until the afternoon of November 10.

The following timings are for New Delhi and may vary slightly depending on the location.

Panchang Details	Date and Time
Pratipada Tithi Begins	12:31 PM, November 9, 2026
Pratipada Tithi Ends	2:00 PM, November 10, 2026
Gujarati New Year	November 10, 2026

The sunrise-based observance determines the festival date. Since Amavasya is still prevailing at sunrise on November 9, the Gujarati New Year will be celebrated on November 10, when Shukla Pratipada is present at sunrise.

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Why Is Gujarati New Year 2026 Celebrated on November 10 Instead of November 9?

Gujarati New Year usually follows Diwali and is associated with Kartik Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright lunar fortnight. However, the festival does not always fall on the calendar day immediately following Diwali.

In 2026, Diwali will be celebrated on November 8. Amavasya continues at sunrise on November 9, which means the new lunar month does not begin at that day's sunrise. The following day, November 10, has Shukla Pratipada at sunrise, making it the appropriate day to welcome the Gujarati New Year.

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Chopda Pujan 2026: Significance and Rituals

Chopda Pujan is one of the most important business-related traditions associated with Diwali celebrations in Gujarat. In 2026, Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8, when traders and business families traditionally perform Lakshmi Puja and worship their new account books. The ritual symbolises a fresh financial beginning and the hope for a successful year ahead.

Common Chopda Pujan rituals include:

• Cleaning and decorating business premises before the puja.
• Arranging new account books, ledgers or business records.
• Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati.
• Drawing auspicious symbols such as the Swastika on new account books.
• Writing 'Shubh' and 'Labh' to invite auspiciousness and prosperity.
• Offering flowers, sweets, fruits and traditional puja items.
• Beginning the new accounting cycle with prayers and positive intentions.

Although Chopda Pujan is traditionally performed on Diwali, the new account books and business activities are associated with the beginning of the Gujarati New Year. Many businesses formally resume operations on Labh Pancham.

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Religious Significance of Bestu Varas

Bestu Varas represents a new beginning in the Gujarati Hindu calendar. The occasion is associated with Kartik Shukla Pratipada and the tradition of welcoming the new year with devotion, gratitude and optimism. The day also coincides with Govardhan Puja in many parts of India. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill on his little finger to protect the people of Gokul from the heavy rains sent by Lord Indra. This event is remembered through Govardhan Puja, in which devotees worship Lord Krishna, Govardhan Hill and cows.

In Gujarat, the festival carries additional importance as it marks the beginning of a new traditional calendar year. Families pray for good health, prosperity, success in business and harmony in relationships.

How Is Gujarati New Year Celebrated?

Bestu Varas is celebrated with enthusiasm across Gujarat and among Gujarati communities worldwide. The day begins with people waking up early, wearing new or traditional clothes and visiting temples to seek divine blessings.

Some of the most popular traditions include:

1. Temple visits: Devotees visit temples to offer prayers and seek blessings for the new year.
2. Greeting elders: Younger family members seek blessings from elders as a mark of respect.
3. Exchanging greetings: People greet one another with 'Saal Mubarak' and 'Nutan Varshabhinandan'.
4. Family gatherings: Relatives and friends meet, exchange sweets and celebrate the beginning of the new year.
5. Business traditions: Traders pray for financial growth and prepare to resume their business activities.
6. Annakut celebrations: Temples prepare elaborate food offerings for Lord Krishna as part of Govardhan Puja traditions.

Gujarati New Year 2026: Bestu Varas Greetings

The festival is also an occasion to exchange warm wishes with family members, friends and colleagues. Some commonly used greetings include:

• Saal Mubarak! May the New Year bring happiness, peace and prosperity.
• Nutan Varshabhinandan! Wishing you a wonderful and successful Gujarati New Year.
• May Vikram Samvat 2083 bring new opportunities, good health and financial prosperity.
• Wishing you and your family a blessed Bestu Varas filled with happiness and abundance.

Gujarati New Year is more than the beginning of a new calendar year. It is a celebration of faith, family, gratitude and fresh aspirations. As Vikram Samvat 2083 begins on November 10, devotees and Gujarati communities will welcome the occasion with prayers, traditional customs and hopes for a prosperous year ahead.