Bestu Varsh
GujaratiAlso known as: Gujarati New Year, Kartak Sud Padvo, Bestu Varas
Bestu Varsh
About Bestu Varsh
Bestu Varsh marks the Gujarati New Year, celebrated on the day after Diwali (Kartak Sud Padvo). Unlike other Indian calendars that begin in Chaitra, the Gujarati Vikram Samvat year starts on this day.
Families wake before dawn, apply ubtan on doorframes, light diyas, and perform Chopda Puja to honour Lakshmi and Ganesh for a prosperous year ahead.
Streets come alive with rangoli, firecrackers, and the exchange of warm greetings. Elders bless the younger generation with gifts and monetary tokens called salgudo.
The New Year also marks the beginning of a fresh financial year for many Gujarati business families who start new account books after seeking divine blessings.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
No specific fast is observed on Bestu Varsh as it is a day of celebration and feasting.
- Wake before dawn and take an oil bath with ubtan.
- Clean and decorate the home with rangoli and diyas.
- Perform Chopda Puja with new account books.
- Wear new clothes and prepare festive meals.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: Not applicable as there is no fasting observance on this day.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean the puja area and place new account books before the altar.
- Apply kumkum and haldi to the account books and altar.
- Light incense and diyas, offer flowers and sweets to Lakshmi and Ganesh.
- Chant mantras for prosperity and write the first entry.
- Seek blessings from elders and distribute prasad.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Bestu Varsh falls on Kartak Sud Padvo, the first day of the bright fortnight in Kartak (October-November), the day after Diwali.
No, Diwali is celebrated on Kartak Sud Chaudas while Bestu Varsh, the Gujarati New Year, falls the next day on Kartak Sud Padvo.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.