Ashwayuja masam, Ashwayuja month, is 7th month in Telugu Panchangam of Andhra Pradesh. In 2019, Ashwayuja masam starts on 29 September and ends on October 28.
Durga Saran Navaratri, Aswayuja Purnima, and Deepavali are the important festivals in Aswayuja masam in Telugu calendar.
Telugu Ashwayuja masam starts with Sharada Navaratri Kalasha Sthapana and ends with Deepavali Amavasya. Saran Navaratri is the biggest festival celebrated for 10 days in Andhra Pradesh. It is the spectacular event to visit Shakti Peetha temples in Andhra Pradesh – Pithapuram Rajarajeshwari temple, Draksharam Manikyamba temple, Vijayawada Kanakadurga temple, Alampur Jogulamba temple, Hanamkonda Bhadrakali temple, and Srisailam Bramaramba temple.
Navaratri Brahmotsavam is celebrated during Ashwayuja masam in Tirumala Tirupati temple. In 2019, Brahmotsavam begins on 29 September and ends on 8 October.
Bathukamma festival is the colourful cultural carnival celebrated for nine days which ends on Durga Ashtami day in Telangana state.
Shukla Paksha in Ashwayuja masam 2019 begins on September 29 and ends on 13 October.
Krishna Paksha in Ashwayuja masam 2019 begins on October 14 and ends on October 28.
Important Hindu Festivals in Telugu Aswayuja month 2019
29 September 2019 – Sharan Navaratri Arambham, Kalasha Sthapana, Dauhitra Padyami
30 September 2019 – Ashwayuja Masa Chandrodayam, Uttara Shrungonnati
2 October 2019 – Lalitha Panchami (Panchami Pradosha Vyapini)
4 October 2019 – Saraswati Avahanam
5 October 2019 – Devi Triratra Vrata Arambham
5 October 2019 – Pradosha Purvashada Saraswati Puja
6 October 2019 – Durgashtami, Bathukamma Festival
7 October 2019 – Maharnavami, Saraswati Udwasana, Swarochisha Manvadi
8 October 2019 – Vijayadashami, Shami Puja, Ayudha Puja, Aparajitha Devi Puja, Durga Devi Udwasana, Ragnam Pattabhishekam
9 October 2019 – Pashankusha Ekadashi
10 October 2019 – Govatsa Dwadashi
13 October 2019 – Sharat Purnima, Aksha Kreeda, Kaumudi Purnima, Valmiki Jayanti, Kojagara Purnima
15 October 2019 – Ashwayuja Ashunya Shayana Vratham
16 October 2019 – Atla Thaddhi
17 October 2019 – Sankatahara Chaturthi
18 October 2019 – Tula Sankranti, Kaveri Sankramana Snanam
24 October 2019 – Rama Ekadashi
25 October 2019 – Dhana Trayodashi, Dhanvantari Jayanti, Waghbaras, Vasubaras
26 October 2019 – Masa Shivaratri, Shani Trayodashi
27 October 2019 – Naraka Chaturdashi, Abhyanga Snana Vidhi, Yamadeepa Prajwalana, Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja, Kedara Vratham (Kedareshwara Gauri Vratham), Deepavali Amavasya, Gujarati New Year (Nutan Varsh).
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Important Hindu Festivals in Telugu Aswayuja month 2018
Wednesday, 10 October 2018 – Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana)
Sunday, 14 October 2018 – Saraswati Avahan (Saraswati Puja begins)
Monday, 15 October 2018 – Saraswati Puja
Wednesday, 17 October 2018 – Durga Ashtami
Wednesday, 17 October 2018 – Maha Navami
Wednesday, 17 October 2018 – Tula Sankranti
Friday, 19 October 2018 – Dussehra (Dasara, Vijaya Dashami)
Saturday, 20 October 2018 – Papankusha Ekadashi
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 – Kojagara Puja (Kojagari Lakshmi Vrat)
Wednesday, 24 October 2018 – Sharad Purnima
Saturday, 27 October 2018 – Karwa Chauth
Wednesday, 31 October 2018 – Ahoi Ashtami
Saturday, 3 November 2018 – Rama Ekadashi
Sunday, 4 November 2018 – Govatsa Dwadashi
Monday, 5 November 2018 – Dhanteras (Dhan Trayodashi)
Monday, 5 November 2018 – Kali Chaudas
Tuesday, 6 November 2018 – Narak Chaturdashi
Wednesday, 7 November 2018 – Diwali (Deepavali)
Wednesday, 7 November 2018 – Lakshmi Puja