Ashwayuja masam, Ashwayuja month, is 7th month in Telugu Panchangam of Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Ashwayuja masam starts on October 11 and ends on November 9.
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 2026, Brahmotsavam begins on 11 October and ends on October 20.
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 2026 begins on 11 October and ends on October 26.
Krishna Paksha in Ashwayuja masam 2026 begins on October 27 and ends on November 9.
Important Hindu Festivals in Telugu Aswayuja month 2026
Sunday, 11 October 2026 – Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana)
Friday, 16 October 2026 – Saraswati Avahan (Saraswati Puja begins)
Saturday, 17 October 2026 – Saraswati Puja
Saturday, 17 October 2026 – Tula Sankranti
Monday, 19 October 2026 – Durga Ashtami
Monday, 19 October 2026 – Maha Navami
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 – Dussehra (Dasara, Vijaya Dashami)
Thursday, 22 October 2026 – Papankusha Ekadashi
Sunday, 25 October 2026 – Kojagara Puja (Kojagari Lakshmi Vrat)
Monday, 26 October 2026 – Sharad Purnima
Thursday, 29 October 2026 – Karwa Chauth
Sunday, 1 November 2026 – Ahoi Ashtami
Thursday, 5 November 2026 – Rama Ekadashi
Thursday, 5 November 2026 – Govatsa Dwadashi
Friday, 6 November 2026 – Dhanteras (Dhan Trayodashi)
Saturday, 7 November 2026 – Kali Chaudas
Sunday, 8 November 2026 – Narak Chaturdashi
Sunday, 8 November 2026 – Diwali (Deepavali)
Sunday, 8 November 2026 – Lakshmi Puja
Monday, 9 November 2026 – Govardhan Puja (Gujarati New Year)
Tithi, dates, days in Ashwayuja Masam 2026 in Telugu Calendars
11 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Shukla Pratipada
12 October 2026- Ashwayuja Masam Shukla Dwitiya
13 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Shukla Tritiya
14 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Shukla Tritiya
15 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Shukla Chaturthi
16 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Shukla Panchami
17 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Shukla Shashti
18 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Shukla Saptami
19 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Shukla Ashtami
20 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Shukla Navami
21 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Shukla Dashami
22 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Shukla Ekadashi | Dwadashi
23 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Shukla Trayodashi
24 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Shukla Chaturdashi
25 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Shukla Purnima
26 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Krishna Pratipada
27 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Krishna Dwitiya
28 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Krishna Tritiya
29 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Krishna Chaturthi
30 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Krishna Panchami
31 October 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Krishna Shashti | Saptami
1 November 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Krishna Ashtami
2 November 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Krishna Navami
3 November 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Krishna Navami
4 November 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Krishna Dashami
5 November 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Krishna Ekadashi
6 November 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Krishna Dwadashi
7 November 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Krishna Trayodashi
8 November 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Krishna Chaturdashi
9 November 2026 – Ashwayuja Masam Amavasya