Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to visit temples, meet citizens on Vikram Samvat 2083 New Year
Synopsis
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will ring in Vikram Samvat 2083 on November 10 with a packed morning of temple visits across Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad, public meets with citizens, and a salute to senior police officers — underlining the state government's tradition of blending cultural observance with community outreach on the Hindu New Year.
Key Takeaways
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel will observe Vikram Samvat 2083 New Year on 10 November with engagements in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad .
He will offer prayers at Panchdev Temple (7 a.m.), Trimandir, Adalaj (7:30 a.m.), and Bhadrakali Mata Temple (10 a.m.).
Patel will meet citizens at the Community Centre, Ministers' Residential Complex and at the Annex State Guest House, Shahibaug .
He will call on Governor Acharya Devvrat at Raj Bhavan to extend New Year greetings.
The day concludes with greetings to senior police officers and their families at the Police Officers' Mess, Shahibaug-Duffnala at 11:45 a.m.
Patel invoked PM Modi 's 'Viksit Bharat' vision and highlighted the Green Credit programme and 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0' campaign in his New Year message.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will begin the Hindu New Year of Vikram Samvat 2083 on 10 November with a series of temple visits and public engagements across Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad, meeting citizens, government officials, and senior police personnel through the morning.
The Day's Schedule
Patel will start the day with prayers at the Panchdev Temple in Gandhinagar at 7 a.m., followed by a visit to the Trimandir in Adalaj at 7:30 a.m. At 8 a.m., he will meet citizens at the Community Centre in the Ministers' Residential Complex to exchange New Year greetings, before proceeding to Raj Bhavan at 8:50 a.m. to extend greetings to Governor Acharya Devvrat.
The Chief Minister will then travel to Ahmedabad, where he will offer prayers at the Bhadrakali Mata Temple at 10 a.m. and meet citizens at the Annex State Guest House in Shahibaug at 10:30 a.m. The engagements will conclude at 11:45 a.m. at the Police Officers' Mess in Shahibaug-Duffnala, where Patel will extend New Year greetings to senior police officers and their families.
CM's New Year Message
The day's programme follows Patel's Diwali and New Year message in which he called upon the people of Gujarat to collectively work towards realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' through a 'Viksit Gujarat'. In his message, Patel said: 'The collective energy, skills and self-reliance of seven crore Gujaratis would play an important role in taking the state forward.'
He also renewed his commitment to economic prosperity, good governance, security, and social unity as the state enters the new Vikram Samvat year.
Environment and Youth Outreach
Patel highlighted ongoing environmental initiatives including the Green Credit programme and the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0' campaign, urging the younger generation to participate actively in conservation efforts. He also wished the people of Gujarat happiness, peace, prosperity, and good health in the New Year.
The itinerary signals Patel's intent to blend cultural and religious observance with public outreach on the first day of the Gujarati New Year, reinforcing the state government's emphasis on grassroots engagement.
Point of View
But Patel's structured movement from temple to governor to police mess signals a deliberate outreach calculus — religious credibility, constitutional courtesy, and institutional goodwill, all in one morning. The 'Viksit Gujarat as a vehicle for Viksit Bharat' framing is now a standard BJP state-government talking point, and Patel's message stays well within that template. What is worth noting is the explicit inclusion of police families in the New Year rounds — a small but consistent signal of the state government's emphasis on the security apparatus as a stakeholder constituency.
NationPress
7 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vikram Samvat 2083 and when does it begin?
Vikram Samvat 2083 is the new year in the Hindu lunisolar calendar, which begins on 10 November 2026 this year. The day falls after Diwali and is widely celebrated as the Gujarati New Year across the state.
Where will Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel celebrate Vikram Samvat 2083?
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will observe the New Year in both Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad on 10 November. His schedule includes temple visits at Panchdev Temple, Trimandir in Adalaj, and Bhadrakali Mata Temple, along with public meets and an official call on the Governor.
What was CM Patel's message for Vikram Samvat 2083?
Patel called on the people of Gujarat to collectively work towards PM Modi's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' through a 'Viksit Gujarat'. He emphasised the collective energy and self-reliance of seven crore Gujaratis, and urged the youth to participate in environmental initiatives like the Green Credit programme and 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0'.
Will Gujarat CM meet police officers on the New Year?
Yes, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will meet senior police officers and their families at the Police Officers' Mess in Shahibaug-Duffnala at 11:45 a.m. on 10 November to extend New Year greetings.
