Gujarati Festivals 2027 · Complete Festival Calendar
Discover the vibrant cultural and religious festivals of Gujarat in 2027. From the sky-filling kites of Uttarayan to the energetic Garba rhythms of Sharad Navratri and the auspicious Bestu Varas celebrations.
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Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan
मकर संक्रांति / ઉત્તરાયણ
Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
बसंत पंचमी (સરસ્વતી પૂજા)
Magha Purnima (Maha Maghi)
माघ पूर्णिमा (महा माघी)
Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan
The celestial transition of the Sun into sidereal Capricorn (Makara Rashi), marking the auspicious Uttarayan movement.
- Surya Arghya at dawn
- Kite flying celebrations
- Charity of sesame (til), jaggery, and khichdi
- Holy river dip
Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej)
Inherently auspicious day (Swayam Siddha Muhurat) where any spiritual deed or investment yields unending merit.
- Purchasing gold, silver, or land
- Charity of water pitchers, grains, and fans
- Lakshmi-Narayana Puja
Vat Savitri Vrat / Vat Purnima
Vrat observed by married women honoring Savitri's pure devotion that reclaimed her husband Satyavan from Yamaraja.
- Tying raw cotton thread 108 times around the banyan tree
- Listening to Savitri-Satyavan Katha
- Offering seasonal mangoes
Ashadhi Bij (Jagannath Rath Yatra & Kutchhi New Year)
Grand chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra in Puri and Ahmedabad. Also Kutchhi New Year.
- Pulling sacred chariot ropes
- Prasadam of sprouted moong and jamun
- Kutchhi community greetings
Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana)
The divine nine nights dedicated to the nine forms of Maa Durga (Navadurga). In Gujarat, the start of world-famous Raas-Garba.
- Ghatasthapana and Akhand Jyoti lighting
- Nine nights of Raas-Garba dance
- Fasting on fruits and milk (Falahar)
Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri Purnima)
The most luminous full moon of the year when the Moon's rays are said to drip celestial nectar (Amrit).
- Leaving kheer or milk under moonlight overnight
- Kojagiri Lakshmi invocation: 'Ko Jagarti'
- Garba dancing under moonbeams
Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi)
Commencement of the 5-day Diwali festivities. Honors Lord Dhanvantari (God of Ayurveda) and Goddess Lakshmi.
- Purchasing new metals/utensils
- Yamadeepdaan (lighting a four-wick lamp facing south for Yamaraja)
- Lakshmi-Kuber Puja
Kali Chaudas / Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali)
Commemorates the elimination of demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna and Satyabhama, dispelling dark energies.
- Pre-dawn Abhyanga Snan with herbal ubtan
- Maa Kali Puja and Hanuman Chalisa recitation
- Lighting 14 earthen lamps
Diwali (Deepavali / Lakshmi Puja)
The supreme Festival of Lights celebrating Lord Rama's triumphant return to Ayodhya and the emergence of Goddess Lakshmi.
- Evening Lakshmi-Ganesh & Kuber Puja in Pradosh Kaal
- Chopda Pujan (blessing new accounting books)
- Illuminating homes with earthen diyas
Bestu Varas (Gujarati New Year VS 2084) & Govardhan Puja
Commencement of Gujarati Vikram Samvat 2084. Celebrated alongside Govardhan Puja and grand Annakut offerings.
- Morning temple visits and 'Saal Mubarak' greetings
- Annakut offering of 56 or 108 dishes to Lord Krishna
- Buying auspicious sabras (salt)
Bhai Dooj / Bhai Bij
Celebrates the divine bond between siblings, originating from Yamuna's hospitality to her brother Yamaraja.
- Sister performs Aarti and applies vermillion tilak
- Special celebratory feast cooked by sisters
- Exchange of gifts
Labh Pancham (Saubhagya Panchami)
The most auspicious day for merchants and business owners in Gujarat to inaugurate new ventures and reopen shops after Diwali.
- Opening shop shutters in auspicious Choghadiya
- Writing Shubh-Labh with vermillion in new chopdas
- Distributing sweets to clients and employees
Special Cultural Observances of Gujarat in 2027
Detailed cultural overview of Gujarat's most cherished public festivities and religious traditions.
Uttarayan & Vasi Uttarayan
International kite-flying Patang Utsav, Undhiyu-Jalebi feasts, Surya Arghya, and cow seva charity.
Maha Shivratri & Bhavnath
Junagadh Bhavnath Taleti mela, Naga Babas' sacred Mrigi Kund snan, and all-night Shiva Jagran.
Holi & Dhuleti
Holika Dahan fire pradakshina on March 21 with coconut and Dhani, followed by joyous color play on March 22.
Ashadhi Bij (Ratha Yatra)
Historic Jagannath Ratha Yatra in Ahmedabad, Kutchhi New Year celebrations, and rain forecasting.
Janmashtami
Dwarkadhish and Dakor temple grand abhishek, midnight birth arti, fast, and Matki Fod Utsav.
Navratri Mahotsav
World's longest dance festival with 9 sacred nights of Raas-Garba worship of Maa Ambe and Jagadamba.
Dussehra & Fafda Jalebi
Aparahna Shami Pujan, Vahan Pujan, and savoring crisp Fafda with warm Jalebi across Gujarat.
Diwali (Chopda Pujan)
Aso Vad Amas. Business account book veneration, Lakshmi-Sharda Puja, lighting lamps, and fireworks.
Bestu Varas (Nutan Varsh)
Kartak Sud Ekam. Commencement of Vikram Samvat 2084! Family greetings, temple visits, and Sabras sharing.
Labh Pancham (Saubhagya)
Kartak Sud Pancham. Most auspicious day for reopening shops, offices, and commencing business in VS 2084.
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