Ashwayuja masam, Ashwayuja month, is 7th month in Telugu Panchangam of Andhra Pradesh. In 2018, Ashwayuja masam starts on 10 October and ends on November 7.
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 2018, Brahmotsavam begins on 10 October and ends on 18 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 2018 begins on October 10 and ends on 24 October.
Krishna Paksha in Ashwayuja masam 2018 begins on October 25 and ends on November 7.
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
