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Bhadrapada Month 2025: After the Shiva Bhakti of Shravan month, now the month of Bhadrapada dedicated to Lord Krishna is coming. This is the sixth month of the Hindu calendar, which is also called Bhado or Bhadwa in common colloquial. According to the almanac, this year the month of Bhadrapada starts from August 10, 2025 and it will conclude on September 7, 2025. This is the second month of Chaturmas, which is dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha and especially Lord Krishna. Religious belief is that auspicious and religious works done in this month are more fruitful.
Major fasts and festivals of Bhadrapada month
Hartalika Teej: This fast is celebrated on the Tritiya of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. On this day, Suhagin women observe Nirjala fast for the long life of their husband and worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.
Ganesh Chaturthi: This festival is celebrated on the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada. Lord Ganesha was born on this day.
Janmashtami: The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna is celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada. On this day, devotees keep fast, perform bhajan-kirtan and worship Lord Krishna at midnight.
Jaljhulani Ekadashi: It is also known as Parlaini Ekadashi. On this day, the idol of Lord Vishnu is placed in a palanquin and taken to the reservoir and he is bathed.
What to do in the month of Bhadrapada?
- Krishna Puja: It is very auspicious to worship Lord Krishna and chant mantras in this month.
- Ganesh Puja: During Ganesh Chaturthi, worship Lord Ganesha.
- Satvik food: It is advisable to take satvic food in this month.
- Dan and charity: Donating and charity to the needy is considered very virtuous.
What not to do in Bhadrapada month?
- Meat-alcohol: Meat, alcohol and other tamasic things should not be consumed in this month.
- Consumption of yogurt: Eating curd in Bhadrapada can have a bad effect on health, so it is advisable to discard it.
- Build new house: In this month, a new house should be avoided to do auspicious work like construction or home entry.
- Hair cut: According to religious beliefs, it is not considered auspicious to make a haircut or beard in Bhado.
Importance of Bhadrapada month
The month of Bhadrapada has special significance in Hinduism, especially for the devotees of Lord Krishna. In this month itself, the holy festival of Krishna Janmashtami comes when Shri Krishna was born by the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Therefore, this month is considered very auspicious for Krishna devotion and worship. Apart from this, Lord Ganesha is also worshiped in Bhadrapada. The Mahaparva of Ganesh Chaturthi comes in this month, when devotees establish Ganesha in their homes and worship him for a full 10 days.
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