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With the conclusion of Sawan Purnima and Rakshabandhan, the sixth month of the Hindu calendar i.e. Bhadrapada month (Bhado) It is going to start from 29th August. In Sanatan Dharma, the month of Bhadrapada is considered extremely sacred from the point of view of devotion, penance, sadhana and self-control. In this holy month falling under Chaturmas, many big festivals of worship of Lord Shri Krishna, Lord Shiva, Mother Parvati and the first revered Lord Shri Ganesha are celebrated. In this month, there is going to be a continuous flurry of great festivals like Kajri Teej, Janmashtami, Hartalika Teej, Ganeshotsav and Anant Chaturdashi.
Religious importance and main rules of Bhadrapada month
In the scriptures, the month of Bhadrapada is considered dedicated to the incarnations of Lord Vishnu and the worship of Lord Ganesha. According to Shrimad Bhagwat and Puranas, in this month Lord Vishnu incarnated as Shri Krishna in Dwapar Yuga and Lord Ganesha incarnated for the welfare of his devotees.
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Eating rules: Due to weak digestive power in Bhadrapada, there is a rule to give up raw milk, curd and leafy vegetables.
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Charity and virtue: Donating jaggery, sesame seeds, umbrella, clothes and food in this month is considered very virtuous.
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Result of Sadhana: In this month, regular recitation of Shrimad Bhagwat Katha, Vishnu Sahasranama and chanting of Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaya Mantra provides relief from all the sins and sufferings of life.
Complete list of major fasts and festivals of Bhadrapada month (Bhado)
The calendar of major festivals falling in Krishna and Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month is as follows:
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29 August: Formal beginning of Bhadrapada month (Krishna Paksha Pratipada).
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31 August – Kajri Teej (Budhi Teej/Satudi Teej): Nirjala fast observed by married women for the long life and happiness and prosperity of their husbands.
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3 September – Shri Krishna Janmashtami (Rohini Nakshatra/Ashtami Tithi): The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, the eighth full incarnation of Lord Vishnu, will be celebrated with great pomp in the entire country.
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4 September – Nandotsav and Dahi Handi: Grand celebration of Nandotsav and Dahi Handi in temples and pandals.
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8 September – Aja Ekadashi: The holy fast of Ekadashi which destroys sins.
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10 September – Bhadrapada Krishna Pradosh Vrat: Trayodashi fast to receive the blessings of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.
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11 September – Bhadrapada Amavasya: Special fruitful Amavasya for offering prayers to ancestors, Shraddha and charity.
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14 September – Hartalika Teej: Holy waterless fast for the reunion of Mother Parvati and Bholenath.
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15 September – Ganesh Chaturthi (Beginning of Ganeshotsav): Installation of Ganpati Bappa’s idol in every home and public pandals and grand beginning of 10-day Ganeshotsav.
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16 September – Rishi Panchami: Special worship of Saptarishis and fasting for freedom from sin.
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19 September – Radhashtami: Birth anniversary of Radha Rani in Barsana and Krishna temples across the country.
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22 September – Parivartini Ekadashi (Jaljhulani Ekadashi): It is believed that Lord Vishnu, who is sleeping on this day, changes sides.
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25 September – Anant Chaturdashi and Ganesh Visarjan: Concluding the 10 day Ganeshotsav and worshiping the eternal form of Lord Vishnu.
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26 September – Bhadrapada Purnima and beginning of Pitru Paksha (Shraddha): End of Bhado month and beginning of 16 day Pitru Paksha expressing gratitude towards ancestors.
This entire fortnight of Bhadrapada month will be full of spiritual peace, devotion and family celebrations. During this entire month, fasting and worship done with devotion brings happiness, peace and positive energy in the house.