Ashwayuja Masam 2026: Complete List of Navaratri, Vijayadashami and Diwali Festival Dates

Ashwayuja Masam, the seventh month in the traditional Telugu calendar, holds special religious significance for devotees. The month is associated with the worship of Goddess Durga, the celebration of Sharannavaratri and Vijayadashami, and the annual Brahmotsavams at Tirumala. The festival calendar also includes Bathukamma celebrations, Lalita Panchami, Saraswati Puja, Durgashtami and Mahanavami. According to the supplied calendar, Sharannavaratri celebrations begin on October 11, 2026, with Kalasha Sthapana at Vijayawada’s Indrakeeladri and the commencement of related religious observances. Tirumala Srivari Brahmotsavams are scheduled to begin on October 12. Other important dates include Lalita Panchami on October 15, Garuda Seva at Tirumala on October 16, Saraswati Puja and Saddula Bathukamma on October 17 and 18, and Vijayadashami on October 20.

The latter part of Ashwayuja Masam features several other observances. Valmiki Maharshi Jayanti is listed for October 26, followed by the Sri Pydithalli Ammavari Jatara in Vizianagaram on October 27 and Atlataddi on October 28. The calendar also lists Sankashtahara Chaturthi, Ekadashi observances, Pradosham, Dhanteras and Masashivaratri. Diwali-related observances, including Naraka Chaturdashi, Amavasya and Dhanalakshmi Puja, are listed for November 8, while the remaining Amavasya observances conclude the month on November 9. Kartika Masam is scheduled to begin on November 10. Festival dates and observances can vary according to regional traditions and local Panchangam calculations, so devotees should confirm timings with a reliable local calendar before making plans.