Ashwin mahina or Ashwin month is the seventh month in Marathi calendar of Maharashtra. In 2026, Marathi Ashwin month or Ashwin month starts on October 11 and ends on November 9.
Ashwin Navratri Durga Puja, Kojagari Purnima Lakshmi Puja, Karva Chauth, Dhanteras, and Diwali are the important festivals of Ashwina maas in Marathi calendar.
Marathi Ashwin mahina begins with Sharad Navratri Kalash Sthapana and ends with Diwali Amavasya. Navratri is the most popular and biggest festival celebrated for nine festive nights in Maharashtra. Shaktipeeth temples in Maharashtra – Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple, Tuljapur Tulja Bhavani temple, Mahur Renuka Mata Temple (Ekaveerika Devi), and Jwalamukhi (Saptashringi Mata) temple in Saptashrungi celebrate Navratri in grand manner.
Another major festival in Marathi Ashwin month is Kojagari Lakshmi Puja on Sharad Poornima or Ashwin Purnima. Diwali is a five-day festival celebrated with utmost devotion and pomp in Maharashtra.
Shukla Paksha in Marathi Ashwin Mahina 2026 begins on October 11 and ends on October 26.
Krishna Paksha in Ashwin Mahina 2026 begins on October 27 and ends on November 9.
Important Hindu Festivals in Marathi Ashwin Mahina 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 Ashwin Mahina 2026 in Marathi Calendars
11 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Pratipada
12 October 2026- Ashwin Maas Shukla Dwitiya
13 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Tritiya
14 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Tritiya
15 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Chaturthi
16 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Panchami
17 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Shashti
18 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Saptami
19 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Ashtami
20 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Navami
21 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Dashami
22 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Ekadashi | Dwadashi
23 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Trayodashi
24 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Chaturdashi
25 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Purnima
26 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Pratipada
27 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Dwitiya
28 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Tritiya
29 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Chaturthi
30 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Panchami
31 October 2026 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Shashti | Saptami
1 November 2026 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Ashtami
2 November 2026 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Navami
3 November 2026 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Navami
4 November 2026 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Dashami
5 November 2026 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Ekadashi
6 November 2026 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Dwadashi
7 November 2026 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Trayodashi
8 November 2026 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Chaturdashi
9 November 2026 – Ashwin Maas Amavasya