Vikram Samvat 2083 begins on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, with Bestu Varas, the Gujarati New Year, on Kartik Shukla Pratipada. The Diwali festival muhurats for 2026 (New Delhi) are:
- Dhanteras, Friday 6 November: 06:04 PM to 07:59 PM
- Kali Chaudas, Saturday 7 November: 11:41 PM to 12:33 AM
- Lakshmi Puja, Sunday 8 November: 05:56 PM to 07:52 PM
- Govardhan Puja, Tuesday 10 November: 06:42 AM to 08:52 AM
- Bhai Dooj, Wednesday 11 November: 01:12 PM to 03:22 PM
- Labh Pancham, Saturday 14 November: 06:45 AM to 10:20 AM. This is when traders reopen shops and start new business for the year.
Dhanteras Muhurat: Friday, November 6, 2026
| Details | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
| Dhanteras Puja Muhurat | 06:04 PM to 07:59 PM |
| Duration | 01 Hour 56 Mins |
Kali Chaudash: Saturday, November 7, 2026
| Details | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Kali Chaudas 2026 Date | Saturday, 7 November 2026 |
| Tithi | Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi (Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi in amanta reckoning) |
| Chaturdashi Tithi Begins | 10:49 AM on 7 November 2026 |
| Chaturdashi Tithi Ends | 11:29 AM on 8 November 2026 |
| Kali Chaudas / Hanuman Puja Muhurat | 11:41 PM on 7 November to 12:33 AM on 8 November (52 minutes) |
Diwali Muhurat: Sunday, November 8, 2026
| Occasion | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Lakshmi Puja | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Lakshmi Puja Muhurat | 17:56 to 19:52 |
| Duration | 01 Hour 56 Mins |
| Pradosh Kaal | 17:33 to 20:11 |
| Vrishabha Kaal | 17:56 to 19:52 |
| Amavasya Tithi Begins | 11:29 on Nov 08, 2026 |
| Amavasya Tithi Ends | 12:33 on Nov 09, 2026 |
New Year/Bestu Varas Muhurat: Tuseday, November 10, 2026
| Details | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Gujarati New Year 2026 Date | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 |
| Also Known As | Bestu Varas, Varsha Pratipada, Padwa, Gujarati Nav Varsh, Nutan Varsh |
| Tithi | Kartik Shukla Pratipada |
| Pratipada Tithi Begins | 12:33 PM on 9 November 2026 |
| Pratipada Tithi Ends | 02:02 PM on 10 November 2026 |
| New Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Govardhan Puja Pratahkala Muhurat | 06:42 AM to 08:52 AM |
| Labh Pancham 2026 | Saturday, 14 November 2026 |
Bhai Bij / Bhai Dooj: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
| Details | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Bhai Dooj 2026 Date | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 |
| Also Known As | Bhai Beej, Bhau Beej, Bhai Tika, Yama Dwitiya |
| Tithi | Kartik Shukla Dwitiya |
| Dwitiya Tithi Begins | 02:02 PM on 10 November 2026 |
| Dwitiya Tithi Ends | 03:55 PM on 11 November 2026 |
| Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time | 01:12 PM to 03:22 PM ( 2 hours 10 minutes ) |
Labh Pancham Muhurat: Satirday, November 14, 2026
| Detail | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Labh Pancham 2026 Date | Saturday, 14 November 2026 |
| Also Known As | Labh Panchami, Laakheni Panchami, Gyan Panchami, Saubhagya Panchami |
| Tithi | Kartik Shukla Panchami |
| Panchami Tithi Begins | 08:44 PM on 13 November 2026 |
| Panchami Tithi Ends | 11:25 PM on 14 November 2026 |
| Labh Pancham Muhurat | 06:45 AM to 10:20 AM (3 hours 35 minutes) |
With Ganesha’s Grace,
Dharmesh Joshi
The GaneshaSpeaks Team
FAQs
When does Vikram Samvat 2083 begin?
Vikram Samvat 2083 begins on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, with Bestu Varas, the Gujarati New Year, on Kartik Shukla Pratipada.
What is the Diwali muhurat for 2026?
The Diwali muhurat for 2026 is on Sunday, November 8, 2026, as per New Delhi timings.
What are the puja timings for Diwali 2026?
The puja timings for Diwali 2026 cover all rituals from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj, as detailed in the GaneshaSpeaks guide.
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