Ashwin is considered the seventh month of the year. It falls in September-October of the Gregorian calendar. According to the Vikram Samvat, the Pratipada after the full moon in the month of Bhadrapada is the first date of the month of Ashwin. Ashwin month has got its name because of 'Ashwini' Nakshatra. 'Ashwini' is the first of the 27 Nakshatras used in the calculation of time in the Hindu calendar.
Celebration of Ashwin Maas
Ashwin month has special significance for the people of Hindu religion. In this month, Shraddha rituals are performed on Pitru Paksha to liberate the ancestors and give them energy. Pitru Paksha falls in the Krishna Paksha of the month of Ashwin. It is believed that on this side the ancestors can come to the house in any form. Therefore, no living being should be disrespected in this one fortnight (Pitru Paksha). Rather, every living being who comes to his door should be honored by giving food. According to astrology, Pitra Dosh is very important in the horoscope and therefore Shradh rituals are performed to celebrate the ancestors and seek their blessings. No new work is started during Pitru Paksha. This Paksha starts from Bhadrapada Shukla Purnima and lasts till Amavasya.
Ashwin month 2026
This year the calculation of Ashwin month is from 27 September to 26 October 2026.
Ashwin month 2026 Vrat, Festivals and celebrations
27 September 2026 Sunday - Pitru Paksha begins, Ishti
29 September 2026 Tuesday - Vighnaraj Sankashti Chaturthi
3 October 2026 Saturday - Mahalakshmi fast complete, Jivitputrika fast
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - Indira Ekadashi
8 October 2026 Thursday- Pradosh Vrat
10 October 2026 Saturday - Sarvapitru Amavasya, Darsh Amavasya, Anvadhan, Ashwin Amavasya
11 October 2026 Sunday - Navratri start, ghatasthapana, Ishti
Monday, October 12, 2026 - Chandra Darshan
October 15, 2026, Thursday - Upanga Lalita Vrat
October 16, 2026, Friday - Saraswati Awahan
October 17, 2026, Saturday - Saraswati Puja, Tula Sankranti
October 19, 2026, Monday - Durga Ashtami, Mahanavami, Saraswati Visarjan
October 20, 2026, Tuesday - Durga Visarjan, Dussehra
October 22, 2026, Thursday - Papankusha Ekadashi
October 23, 2026, Friday - Shukra Pradosh Vrat
25 October 2026 Sunday - Kojagari Puja, Sharad Purnima, Anvadhan
26 October 2026 Monday - Ashwin Purnima, Ishti
| Reason | Mata Rani |
| Celebrations | Bhajan Kirtan, Tableau, Aarti, Bhandare |
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| Festival | Date |
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| Sunday, 27 September 2026 | |
| Monday, 26 October 2026 |
