Gujarati Bhadrapada Maas 2026 – Bhadaro Month in Traditional Hindu Gujarat Calendar

Bhadrapad Maas is the eleventh month in a traditional Hindu Gujarati calendar followed in Gujarat. Bhadro Month 2026 is from September 12 to October 10. The auspicious days in the month include Ganesh Chaturthi, Rushi and Sam Pancham, Kevda Trij, Anant Chaturdashi and Praushthpadi Purnima. The second fortnight of the Bhadarva month (Krishna Paksha or Waning phase of moon) is dedicated to observing the Shradh and Tarpan rituals for the dead ancestors and relatives.

Ekadasi Fasting Dates in Bhadro Maas

Jal Jhilani Ekadashi – September 22

Indira Ekadashi – October 6

2026 Bhadro Maas Sud Padvo and Vad Padvo – Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha

Bhadarvo Gujarati calendar 2026 Sud Padvo (Waxing phase of moon) is from September 12 to September 26.

Bhadrapad Maas 2026 Vad Padvo Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from September 27 to October 10. Mahalaya Shradh and Tarpan period.

Purnima in Gujarati Bhadra month

• Bhadra Purnima (Poonam) or  Full moon day is on September 26, 2026. 
• The Purnima begins at 11:06 PM on September 25 and ends at 10:18 PM on September 26. 
• Mahalaya Shradh period begins on the day. 
• Purnima Shradh is observed on the day.

Amas in Gujarati Bhadro month

• Bhadra Amas or No moon day is on October 10, 2026.
• The Amavasi begins at 9:35 PM on October 9 and ends at 9:19 PM on Oct 10.
• Mahalaya Shraddha is marked on October 10.
• This is the Mahalaya Amavasya also known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya.

Pradosh Fasting dedicated to Shiva

Pradosh – September 24

Pradosh – October 8

Sankashti Chaturthi monthly fasting dedicated to Ganesha in Bhadrapad Month is on September 29, 2026 – Moonrise or Chandrodaya is at 8:59 PM  – Indian Standard Time.

The dates of important festivals and auspicious days in Gujarati Bhadro Mahina are:

Sam Shravani – September 12
Kevda Trij –  September 14

Ganesh Chaturthi - September 14

Sam Pancham – September 15

Rushi Pancham –  September 15
Dharo Atham -  September 19

Vaman Jayanti –  September 23

Anant Chaturdashi – September 25

Pitru Paksha Shradh from September 27 to October 10

Mahalaya Shradha - October 10

Please note that Bhadra month 2026 in traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India is from August 29 and ends on September 26, 2026.

Bhadrapad Month in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka is similar to the Gujarati Calendar.

Next month in Gujarati calendar is the Ashwin or Aso month.