Gujarati New Year 2026 in Sydney: Bestu Varas Date, Saal Mubarak Wishes, Hindu Temples and Celebrations

Gujarati New Year 2026 in Sydney is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. Known as Bestu Varas, Nutan Varsh or Gujarati Navu Varsh, the day begins Vikram Samvat 2083. From Parramatta, Harris Park and Auburn to Blacktown, Strathfield and North Sydney, Sydney's Gujarati families will welcome the year with prayers, temple visits, family gatherings, festive food, blessings from elders and the greeting "Saal Mubarak!"

Bestu Varas 2026 in Sydney: date and timings

• Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
• Samvat: Vikram Samvat 2083
• Tithi: Kartak Sud Ekam (Kartik Shukla Pratipada)
• Pratipada: from about 6:01 PM on 9 November to about 7:30 PM on 10 November
• Sunrise: about 5:47 AM
• Morning (pratahkala) period: about 5:47 AM to 8:31 AM

Times are local to Sydney (AEDT), from HinduTone's Panchang calculation. Ask your priest or temple for the exact puja schedule. For all of Australia, see Gujarati New Year 2026 in Australia.

What is Bestu Varas?

Bestu Varas is the Gujarati New Year, kept on Kartik Shukla Pratipada, the day after Diwali's Amavasya. It is also called Gujarati Navu Varsh, Nutan Varsh and Kartak Sud Ekam. The new Samvat stands for fresh beginnings, prosperity, good health and spiritual growth, and for Sydney families it is a time to share their traditions with the next generation.

How Sydney's Gujarati families celebrate

Prayers at home

An early bath, rangoli and flowers at the door, and prayers to Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi and the family deity, often before a temple visit.

Temple darshan

Families visit mandirs for darshan and blessings; some temples hold aarti, Annakut or community gatherings over the Diwali and New Year days. Check each temple's announcements, as not every temple holds a separate Bestu Varas event.

Saal Mubarak and Nutan Varshabhinandan

Greetings go to family, friends, neighbours, colleagues and business associates, in person and by WhatsApp and video call to relatives in Gujarat.

Blessings from elders

Younger family members visit parents, grandparents and relatives, or call those far away, to seek blessings for the year.

Festive food

Mohanthal, shrikhand, kaju katli, jalebi and fafda, dhokla, khandvi, Gujarati kadhi, puri and farsan. Harris Park and Parramatta's Indian sweet shops and grocers make it easy to share a festive table.

Business beginnings

Chopda Pujan is done on Diwali; on Bestu Varas, Gujarati business families pray for a good year and set fresh goals for the new Samvat.

Hindu temples in Sydney for Bestu Varas

These are places of worship for darshan and prayers, not confirmed venues for special Bestu Varas 2026 programmes. Check timings before visiting.

• Sri Mandir, Auburn: 286 Cumberland Road, Auburn. A major temple serving devotees of many Hindu traditions in Western Sydney.
• BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir, Rosehill: 40 Eleanor Street, Rosehill. A worship and community hub for the Swaminarayan community.
• Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple, Blacktown: Bessemer Street, Blacktown. Serving Swaminarayan devotees in Western Sydney.
• Sri Durga Devi Devasthanam, Regents Park: a well-established temple for the Auburn and Regents Park area.
• Sri Venkateswara Temple, Helensburgh: 1 Temple Road, Helensburgh. A Dravidian-style temple south of Sydney.
• ISKCON Sydney (Radha Gopinath Mandir): 180 Falcon Street, North Sydney. Krishna worship and kirtan.
• Shri Shiva Mandir, Minto: 201 Eagleview Road, Minto. Serving south-western Sydney.

Celebrating in Victoria? See Gujarati New Year 2026 in Melbourne.

Bestu Varas across Sydney's suburbs

• Parramatta and Harris Park: the heart of Sydney's Indian community, with restaurants and grocers for festive food.
• Auburn and Regents Park: established Indian communities and several temples.
• Blacktown and Western Sydney: a growing Gujarati population celebrating at home and at local mandirs.
• North Sydney and the North Shore: professionals and families keeping family traditions.
• Strathfield: a mix of Indian communities, with Gujarati families celebrating with friends and relatives.

Samvat 2083 and why Bestu Varas matters

The new Samvat stands for prosperity, family happiness, spiritual growth, success in study and career, new business and good relationships. For Gujarati Australians, Bestu Varas keeps the language, food and customs alive for children, strengthens family bonds across continents, and links Sydney with relatives in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot.

Bestu Varas 2026 wishes

• Saal Mubarak! May Samvat 2083 bring happiness, prosperity, good health and endless blessings to you and your family.
• Nutan Varshabhinandan! Wishing you a New Year of peace, success and new opportunities.
• For family: May this New Year bring smiles to every home and fill your life with divine blessings.
• For business: Wishing you a prosperous Samvat 2083 with growth and successful partnerships.
• From Sydney: From Sydney to Gujarat, may Bestu Varas bring families closer. Saal Mubarak!

As 10 November is a Tuesday, many families also plan gatherings for the weekend of 14–15 November.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Gujarati New Year 2026 in Sydney?

Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

What time is sunrise in Sydney on Bestu Varas?

About 5:47 AM on 10 November. Pratipada lasts until about 7:30 PM.

Which Samvat begins in 2026?

Vikram Samvat 2083.

Which Hindu temples can Gujarati families visit in Sydney?

Sri Mandir in Auburn, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Rosehill, Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Blacktown, Sri Durga Devi Devasthanam in Regents Park, Sri Venkateswara Temple in Helensburgh, ISKCON in North Sydney and Shri Shiva Mandir in Minto.

Is Gujarati New Year a public holiday in New South Wales?

No. It is a religious and cultural celebration.

HinduTone wishes all Gujarati families in Sydney a very happy Gujarati New Year 2026. Saal Mubarak! Nutan Varshabhinandan!