Ashwin mahina or Ashwin month is the seventh month in Marathi calendar of Maharashtra. In 2023, Marathi Ashwin month or Ashwin month starts on 15 October and ends on November 13.
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 2023 begins on 15 October and ends on October 28.
Krishna Paksha in Ashwin Mahina 2023 begins on October 29 and ends on November 13.
Important Hindu Festivals in Marathi Ashwin Mahina 2023
Sunday, 15 October 2023 – Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana)
Wednesday, 18 October 2023 – Tula Sankranti
Friday, 20 October 2023 – Saraswati Avahan (Saraswati Puja begins)
Saturday, 21 October 2023 – Saraswati Puja
Sunday, 22 October 2023 – Durga Ashtami
Monday, 23 October 2023 – Maha Navami
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 – Dussehra (Dasara, Vijaya Dashami)
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 – Papankusha Ekadashi
Saturday, 28 October 2023 – Kojagara Puja (Kojagari Lakshmi Vrat)
Saturday, 28 October 2023 – Sharad Purnima
Saturday, 28 October 2023 – Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse)
Wednesday, 1 November 2023 – Karwa Chauth
Sunday, 5 November 2023 – Ahoi Ashtami
Thursday, 9 November 2023 – Govatsa Dwadashi
Thursday, 9 November 2023 – Rama Ekadashi
Friday, 10 November 2023 – Dhanteras (Dhan Trayodashi)
Saturday, 11 November 2023 – Kali Chaudas
Sunday, 12 November 2023 – Narak Chaturdashi
Sunday, 12 November 2023 – Diwali (Deepavali)
Sunday, 12 November 2023 – Lakshmi Puja
Tithi, dates, days in Ashwin Mahina 2023 in Marathi Calendars
15 October 2023 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Pratipada
16 October 2023 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Dwitiya
17 October 2023 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Tritiya
18 October 2023 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Chaturthi
19 October 2023 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Panchami
20 October 2023 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Shashti
21 October 2023 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Saptami
22 October 2023 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Ashtami
23 October 2023 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Navami
24 October 2023 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Dashami
25 October 2023 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Ekadashi
26 October 2023 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Dwadashi
27 October 2023 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Trayodashi | Chaturdashi
28 October 2023 – Ashwin Maas Shukla Purnima
29 October 2023 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Pratipada
30 October 2023 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Dwitya
31 October 2023 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Tritiya
1 November 2023 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Chaturthi
2 November 2023 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Panchami
3 November 2023 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Shashti
4 November 2023 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Shashti | Saptami
5 November 2023 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Saptami
6 November 2023 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Ashtami
7 November 2023 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Navami
8 November 2023 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Dashami
9 November 2023 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Ekadashi
10 November 2023 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Dwadashi
11 November 2023 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Trayodashi
12 November 2023 – Ashwin Maas Krishna Chaturdashi
13 November 2023 – Ashwin Maas Amavasya