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Dates, traditions, and rituals through the year.
Reference location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Gujarati Amanta · India time (IST)
Dates follow the Gujarati calendar for Ahmedabad. Local temple and community observances may differ.
Next observance
Vagh Baras53 festivals · 2026
Dates checked 2026-10-04 · Drik Panchang
Past
Solar observance
Uttarayan marks the Sun’s northward transition at Makara Sankranti. In Gujarat it is also a much-loved public festival: rooftops fill with families, kites, music, and seasonal food. The solar observance and regional customs belong together, but are not the same thing.
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Maha, Sud Pancham
Vasant Panchami, also called Shri Panchami, falls on the bright fifth lunar day of the month of Magha. Many communities worship Saraswati, the divine presence associated with learning and the arts. Practices differ by region; this is not a single uniform spring festival across India.
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Maha, Vad Chaudas
Maha Shivaratri is observed on the dark fourteenth lunar day of Phalguna or Magha, depending on the calendar tradition. Devotees honour Shiva through prayer, fasting, offerings, and night vigil. Stories explaining the festival differ among Purāṇic and regional traditions.
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Phaguna, Sud Punam
Holika Dahan is the evening bonfire before Holi, especially associated with the Prahlada narrative in the Bhagavata Purana. It is observed differently across regions, and the story should not be reduced to a claim that every local fire ritual has one identical origin.
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Phaguna, Vad Padvo
Dhuleti (colours). Holika Dahan is listed separately.
In this Gujarat calendar, Holi refers to Dhuleti, the colour celebration following Holika Dahan. Across India, Holi customs vary and carry several devotional and seasonal meanings; the bonfire and colour day are related but distinct observances.
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Chaitra, Sud Nom
Smarta: 26 March; ISKCON: 27 March 2026.
Rama Navami marks the birth of Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami in many traditions. Devotees read the Ramayana, sing Rama’s names, and gather for worship. Calendars and observances can differ across regions and sampradayas.
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Chaitra, Sud Punam
Hanuman Jayanti celebrates Hanuman, the devoted servant of Rama and central figure of the Ramayana. The birth observance falls on different dates in different regions; this catalog follows the Chaitra full-moon date listed for Ahmedabad’s Gujarati calendar.
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Vaishakha, Sud Treej
Akshaya Tritiya, called Akha Trij in Gujarat, falls on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya. The word akshaya means undiminishing. Many devotees associate the day with charity, worship, and new undertakings, though customs and claims of auspiciousness vary by tradition.
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Vaishakha, Sud Treej
Parashurama Jayanti honours Parashurama, a figure counted among Vishnu’s avataras in many Hindu traditions. The stories about him are complex and differ across texts; the observance is a time for devotion and reflection, not a celebration of violence.
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Vaishakha, Sud Satam
Ganga Saptami is observed on Vaishakha Shukla Saptami and honours the sacred river Ganga. A Puranic story links the day with the river’s release by the sage Jahnu. Practices vary, while reverence for water is widely shared.
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Vaishakha, Sud Nom
Sita's appearance is remembered through worship and readings of the Ramayana.
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Vaishakha, Sud Chaudas
Vishnu's Narasimha form is honoured for protecting Prahlada and overcoming tyranny.
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Vaishakha, Vad Amas
Shani is honoured in an observance associated with patience, accountability, and charitable service.
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Jetha, Sud Agiyaras
An important Ekadashi dedicated to Vishnu, traditionally associated with a demanding fast.
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Ashadha, Sud Beej
Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are honoured in a chariot procession; Ahmedabad has a prominent local tradition.
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Ashadha, Sud Baras
A Gujarati observance dedicated to Gauri, with devotional practices maintained within families.
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Ashadha, Sud Teras
A Gujarati vrat dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, often ending with a night vigil.
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Ashadha, Sud Punam
Teachers and spiritual guides are honoured on this full-moon observance.
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Shravana, Sud Punam
Rakhi celebrates bonds of affection and mutual care between siblings.
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Shravana, Vad Choth
Also called Bahula Chauth, this Gujarati observance honours cows and their role in rural life.
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Shravana, Vad Pancham
Gujarat's Nag Pancham honours serpent deities during the dark fortnight of Shravana.
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Shravana, Vad Chhath
Food is prepared in advance for Shitala Satam in many Gujarati households.
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Shravana, Vad Satam
Shitala Mata is honoured through family observances associated with wellbeing.
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Shravana, Vad Atham
Krishna's birth is celebrated with devotion, music, and midnight worship.
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Bhadarvo, Sud Choth
Celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of new beginnings.
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Bhadarvo, Sud Treej
Also known as Hartalika Teej, this observance honours Shiva and Parvati.
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Bhadarvo, Sud Pancham
An observance honouring the sages and the heritage of spiritual learning.
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Bhadarvo, Sud Atham
A Gujarati family observance associated with prayers for children's wellbeing.
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Bhadarvo, Sud Atham
Radha's appearance is celebrated in traditions devoted to Radha and Krishna.
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Bhadarvo, Sud Chaudas
Vishnu is worshipped as Ananta, the infinite, in this annual vrat.
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Bhadarvo, Sud Chaudas
The concluding immersion marks a farewell to Ganesha after the Ganeshotsav celebrations.
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Bhadarvo, Vad Padvo
A fortnight devoted to remembrance and offerings for ancestors.
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Bhadarvo, Vad Amas
The final day of Pitru Paksha is dedicated to collective remembrance of ancestors.
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Aso, Sud Padvo
Dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga, celebrating the victory over the demon Mahishasura.
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Aso, Sud Atham
The eighth lunar day of Navratri is dedicated to Durga.
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Aso, Sud Nom
Navratri's ninth lunar day completes a cycle of worship of the Goddess.
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Aso, Sud Dasham
Vijayadashami celebrates the triumph of dharma and follows the autumn Navratri observances.
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Aso, Sud Punam
The autumn full moon is celebrated with devotional gatherings and traditional milk-based offerings.
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Aso, Vad Baras
An early observance in Gujarat's Diwali season, also associated with Govatsa Dwadashi.
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Aso, Vad Teras
Dhanteras honours Dhanvantari and is associated with wellbeing and prosperity.
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Aso, Vad Chaudas
An observance in Gujarat's Diwali period associated with protection and the removal of negativity.
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Aso, Vad Amas
Gujarati businesses honour their account books during Diwali, seeking integrity and prosperity in their work.
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Aso, Vad Amas
Celebrating the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. It marks Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
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Kartak, Sud Padvo
Food offerings honour Krishna and recall the protection of the community at Govardhan.
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Kartak, Sud Padvo
Bestu Varas marks the beginning of the Gujarati Vikram Samvat year.
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Kartak, Sud Beej
Bhai Beej celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters during the Diwali season.
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Kartak, Sud Pancham
An auspicious observance for resuming business activities after Gujarat's Diwali holidays.
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Kartak, Sud Satam
The birth anniversary of Jalaram Bapa honours a Gujarati saint remembered for service and feeding others.
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Kartak, Sud Agiyaras
Prabodhini Ekadashi celebrates Vishnu's awakening and the close of Chaturmas.
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Kartak, Sud Baras
The ceremonial marriage of Tulsi and Vishnu is observed in the Kartak festive period.
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Kartak, Sud Punam
A Kartak full-moon celebration with lamps, worship, and charitable acts.
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Magshar, Sud Agiyaras
The teaching of the Bhagavad Gita is commemorated through study and recitation.
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Magshar, Sud Punam
Dattatreya is honoured as a teacher embodying the unity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
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