In parts of western India, especially Gujarat, the Hindu New Year is celebrated on the day after Diwali, which in 2026 falls on Tuesday, 10 November. This marks the start of the Vikram Samvat 2083 year, a traditional lunar-solar Hindu calendar used in many regions. Known as Nutan Varsh or Gujarati New Year, it is considered an auspicious day for new beginnings, including opening new businesses, performing religious rituals (pujas), and buying gold or other valuables as symbols of prosperity. Unlike the Chaitra month New Year in March (Gudi Padwa or Ugadi), which follows the lunar calendar and marks spring, this November New Year is tied to the solar-lunar calendar cycle and the timing of Diwali, linking it to the festival of light and the triumph of good over evil. Families celebrate by visiting temples, exchanging greetings, enjoying festive foods, and reflecting on prosperity and renewal for the year ahead.