How the date is decided
Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, observed on the day the tithi prevails at sunrise, as the almanacs reckon it for New Delhi.
2026: the tithi runs from Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 9:20 PM to Sun, 11 Oct 2026, 9:31 PM (IST).
2027: the tithi runs from Thu, 30 Sep 2027, 8:06 AM to Fri, 1 Oct 2027, 5:35 AM (IST).
Dates follow the common North Indian reckoning for New Delhi and agree with the leading almanacs. Regional calendars can differ by a day; your family’s panchangam has the final word. For your own town’s times, see today’s panchang.