MONTH 6: भाद्रपद

Bhadrapada (Bhado) Masa (August – September)

🌕 Full Moon in Purva/Uttara Bhadrapada

Bhadrapada is Month 6, filled with joyous divine birthday celebrations including Krishna Janmashtami, Radha Ashtami, and the grand 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi.

☀️ Solar Transit (Sankranti): Kanya (Virgo Ingress 150°–180°)

🌿 Season & Motion: Varsha Ritu (Late Monsoon) • Dakshinayana

📖 Shastric Authority: "Srimad Bhagavatam (Canto 10) — The Supreme Lord Krishna descended at midnight on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami."

💡 Recommended Vrat & Niyama: Nishita Kaal (midnight) Krishna Janmashtami fast, Hartalika waterless fast, Ganesha Modak offerings.

🗓️ Major Festivals & Vrats in Bhadrapada (Bhado) Month

🌕 Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami

Krishna Janmashtami

Midnight birth celebration of Lord Krishna in Mathura, observed with fasting and kirtan.

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🌕 Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya

Hartalika Teej

Rigorous waterless fast observed by women honoring Goddess Parvati's penance.

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🌕 Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi

The start of the 10-day grand festival honoring Lord Ganesha with Murti Sthapana.

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🌕 Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami

Radha Ashtami

Appearance day of Srimati Radharani, the supreme goddess of devotion, in Barsana.

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🌕 Bhadrapada Shukla Dwadashi

Vamana Jayanti

Appearance of Lord Vishnu as the dwarf Brahmin Vamana to subdue King Bali.

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🌕 Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi

Anant Chaturdashi

Visarjan of Lord Ganesha and worship of Lord Ananta (the infinite form of Vishnu).

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MONTH 6: भाद्रपद

Bhadrapada (Bhado) Masa (August – September)

🌕 Full Moon in Purva/Uttara Bhadrapada

Bhadrapada is Month 6, filled with joyous divine birthday celebrations including Krishna Janmashtami, Radha Ashtami, and the grand 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi.

☀️ Solar Transit (Sankranti): Kanya (Virgo Ingress 150°–180°)

🌿 Season & Motion: Varsha Ritu (Late Monsoon) • Dakshinayana

📖 Shastric Authority: "Srimad Bhagavatam (Canto 10) — The Supreme Lord Krishna descended at midnight on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami."

💡 Recommended Vrat & Niyama: Nishita Kaal (midnight) Krishna Janmashtami fast, Hartalika waterless fast, Ganesha Modak offerings.

🗓️ Major Festivals & Vrats in Bhadrapada (Bhado) Month

🌕 Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami

Krishna Janmashtami

Midnight birth celebration of Lord Krishna in Mathura, observed with fasting and kirtan.

View Full Ritual & Katha Guide →

🌕 Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya

Hartalika Teej

Rigorous waterless fast observed by women honoring Goddess Parvati's penance.

View Full Ritual & Katha Guide →

🌕 Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi

The start of the 10-day grand festival honoring Lord Ganesha with Murti Sthapana.

View Full Ritual & Katha Guide →

🌕 Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami

Radha Ashtami

Appearance day of Srimati Radharani, the supreme goddess of devotion, in Barsana.

View Full Ritual & Katha Guide →

🌕 Bhadrapada Shukla Dwadashi

Vamana Jayanti

Appearance of Lord Vishnu as the dwarf Brahmin Vamana to subdue King Bali.

View Full Ritual & Katha Guide →

🌕 Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi

Anant Chaturdashi

Visarjan of Lord Ganesha and worship of Lord Ananta (the infinite form of Vishnu).

View Full Ritual & Katha Guide →