BAPS Calendar 2026 - Summary
BAPS calendar 2026 is the official devotional panchang published by Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) for the year 2026, mapping Vikram Samvat 2082 and 2083. It provides month-wise Hindu tithis, fasting schedules, auspicious muhurats, and dates for major Swaminarayan celebrations across India and international centers.
The calendar aligns Gregorian dates with traditional Gujarati lunar months, starting from Kartik to Aso. Devotees following Vedic traditions can also refer to the Gujarati calendar for regional tithi details.
What is inside BAPS calendar 2026
The PDF calendar includes monthly calendar pages along with detailed religious listings:
- Day-by-day solar dates aligned with Sud and Vad tithis of the Hindu lunar calendar.
- Schedule for all Ekadashi fasts including parana timings.
- Punam, Amas, and Nom dates for every month.
- Nirnay section covering auspicious muhurats, sunrise, sunset, and solar transitions.
Major Swaminarayan festivals and utsavs
The calendar marks key festival dates observed in BAPS mandirs worldwide:
- Swaminarayan Jayanti and Ram Navami in Chaitra month.
- Pramukh Swami Maharaj Janma Jayanti and Mahant Swami Maharaj Janma Jayanti.
- Diwali, Annakut, and Gujarati New Year (Nutan Varsh) celebrations in Kartik month.
- Guru Purnima, Janmashtami, Vasant Panchami, and Jal Jhilani Ekadashi.
Regional editions and official access
BAPS publishes separate regional editions tailored to local sunrise and sunset timings, including India, North America, United Kingdom and Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Devotees can view month-wise updates, festival lists, and printable calendar formats on the official portal at baps.org.