When will the month of Bhadrapada start? Know the rules, fasts and festivals of Bhado

Bhadrapad Month 2024: After the end of Sawan, the sixth month of the Hindi calendar, Bhadrapada, will begin. Raksha Bandhan is on Monday, 19 August and this is also the last day of the month of Sawan. Bhadrapada is also called Bhado and Bhadva. Let us know when Bhadrapada will start in 2024, its rules and fasts and festivals.

When does Bhadrapada start in 2024? (Bhadrapada Month 2024 Date)

It will start from 20th August. Bhadrapada month will end on 18th September. Bhadrapada Purnima is on this day and Pitru Paksha will start from this day. Bhado starts with the entry of Sun in Leo. This month is considered important from religious point of view. According to English calendar, Bhadrapada falls in the month of August and September. Bhadrapada month is considered special for worship and fasting.

Which gods should be worshipped in the month of Bhadrapada

In the month of Bhadrapada, one must worship Lord Krishna, Lord Vishnu, Lord Ganesha, Lord Bholenath and Mother Parvati.

Why is Bhadrapada month special

In this month, along with religious activities, special attention should be paid to health as well, because in this Hindi month there is also a change of season. In the month of Bhadrapada, there will be Kajari Teej, Bahula Chauth, Hal Chhath, Shri Krishna Janmashtami, Aja Ekadashi and Amavasya, Varah Jayanti, Kanya Sankranti, Hartalika Teej, Ganesh Chaturthi, Rishi Panchami, Lalita Saptami, Durvashtami, Parivartini Ekadashi, Vaman Jayanti, Anant Chaturdashi and Bhadrapada Purnima. In this month itself, there will be the ten-day Ganesh Utsav.

Importance of Bhadrapada month (Bhadrapada Significance)

It is said in religious scriptures that bathing in holy rivers, donating to the poor and fasting in the month of Bhadrapada brings great benefits. Worshiping Lord Krishna throughout this month fulfills all the wishes of a person. Establishing Laddu Gopal at home, establishing conch and reciting Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta in Bhadrapada brings wealth, fame and glory, as well as chanting Santan Gopal Mantra on Shri Krishna Janmashtami in Bhadrapada and reciting or listening to Harivansh Purana brings happiness of children.

Many big festivals in Bhadrapada month

Astrologer told that this month is considered so auspicious because along with Shri Krishna Janmashtami, important festivals like Radha Janmotsav, Kajari Teej, Shri Ganesh Chaturthi, Anant Chaturdashi, Kush Ki Amavasya, Vishwakarma Puja also fall in this month.

The month of worship of Lord Ganesha, Shri Krishna and Vishnu

• The ten-day Ganeshotsav will begin on Ganesh Chaturthi in the month of Bhadrapada, which will end after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi.
• There is a tradition of worshipping Lord Ganesha on these days. Worshipping Lord Krishna in Bhadrapada eradicates sins and removes troubles.
• During these days, one should fill a conch with milk and water and perform the Abhishekam of Lord Krishna. Then offer Naivedya to the Lord. One should also worship Lord Vishnu. It is mentioned in the scriptures that special worship of Lord Vishnu and his incarnations should be done in this holy month.
• It is prescribed in the scriptures that one should get up early every morning this month and offer water to the rising sun. Use a copper vessel to offer water to the sun.
• In the month of Bhadrapada, offer Tulsi leaves and butter to Lord Krishna every day. Doing this is considered very auspicious.

What to do in the month of Bhadrapada (Bhadrapada dos)

• Ayurveda experts say that Bhadrapada is the second of the four months of Chaturmas. In this month, the season changes, which also causes changes in the body and digestion gets disturbed.
• Avoid eating too much fried and spicy food during this month. Do not eat things that take a long time to digest.
• Include healthy things in your diet. Experts also advise doing yoga, pranayama and exercise during Bhadrapada.
• At the beginning of the month of Bhadrapad, Tulsi should be offered to Lord Shri Krishna and the seeker should also consume the water of Tulsi himself.
• In the month of Bhadrapada, man should eat only Satvik food.

What not to do in the month of Bhadrapada (Bhadrapada donts)

• Raw things should not be consumed in Bhadrapada. In this month, a person should not consume curd and jaggery even by mistake.
• Like the month of Sawan, meat and alcohol should not be consumed in the month of Bhadrapad. It is said in the scriptures that whoever consumes meat and alcohol in this month, all the gods become angry with him.
• There is a religious belief that hair should not be cut on Sundays in the month of Bhadrapada, nor should salt be used on Sundays in this month.

List of festivals falling in the month of Bhadrapada (Bhadrapada Vrat tyohar list)

• 20 August 2024 Tuesday – Bhado starts
• 22 August 2024 Thursday – Kajri Teej, Bahula Chaturthi, Heramb Sankashti Chaturthi
• 24 August 2024 Saturday – Balarama Jayanti
• 25 August 2024 Sunday – Bhanu Saptami
• 26 August 2024 Monday – Krishna Janmashtami
• 27 August 2024 Tuesday – Dahi Handi
• 29 August 2024 Thursday – Aja Ekadashi
• 31 August 2024 Saturday – Pradosh Vrat
• 2 September 2024 Monday – Pithori Amavasya, Darsh Amavasya, Anvadhan, Bhadrapada Amavasya
• 6 September 2024 Friday – Varah Jayanti, Hartalika Teej
• 7 September 2024 Saturday – Ganesh Chaturthi
• 8 September 2024 Sunday – Rishi Panchami
• 10 September 2024 Tuesday – Lalita Saptami
• 11 September 2024 Wednesday – Mahalakshmi fast begins, Durva Ashtami, Radha Ashtami
• 14 September 2024 Saturday- Parivartini Ekadashi
• 15 September 2024 Sunday – Vaman Jayanti, Pradosh Vrat
• 16 September 2024 Monday- Vishwakarma Puja, Virgo Sankranti
• 17 September 2024 Tuesday – Ganesh Visarjan, Anant Chaturdashi, Purnima Shraddha, Anavadhan
• 18 September 2024 Wednesday – Pitru Paksha begins, partial lunar eclipse, Bhadrapada Purnima, Ishti

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