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Gujarati New Year / Bestu Varas

Bestu Varas marks the beginning of the Gujarati Vikram Samvat year.

Gujarati New Year / Bestu Varas: welcoming Gujarati doorway with new floral toran, rangoli, diyas and sweets at sunrise, illustrated with the CodingMantra monk

When is it celebrated?

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Gujarati Amanta · IST

2026 · This year

Kartak, Sud Padvo · Upcoming

Checked 2026-10-04 · Drik Panchang

2027 · Next year

Kartak, Sud Padvo · Upcoming

Checked 2026-10-04 · Drik Panchang

Local temple and community observances may differ. These are festival dates; consult your local Panchang for puja timings.

About the festival

Bestu Varas marks the beginning of the Gujarati Vikram Samvat year.

Worship and observance

Visit a temple, exchange Saal Mubarak greetings, and seek elders' blessings.

Topics: Gujarat · Hindu festival

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