Bahula Chauth is a significant festival in Hindu tradition, celebrated on the Chaturthi (fourth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Bhadrapada month. The festival is dedicated to ensuring the well-being and safety of children, and it highlights the reverence for cows, which are considered sacred in Hinduism. bahula chauth also known as bahula chaturthi, bol choth.
Bahula Chauth Puja Method
Preparation:
Wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and wear clean, auspicious clothes.
Maintain a fast throughout the day.
Evening Puja:
Worship the cow and calf in the evening. Prepare various types of dishes and offer them to Lord Ganesh and Shri Krishna first.
Feed these offerings to the cow and calf as a part of the puja ritual.
Listening to the Legend:
After the puja, listen to the story of Bahula Chauth while holding rice grains in your right hand.
Perform pradiksha (circumambulation) of the cow and calf and pray for the happiness and peace of your children.
Restrictions:
Avoid consuming milk products on this day.
Bahula Chauth Puja Mantra
Yah Palayantyanathanshcha parputrān svaputravat.
Ta Dhanyasta: Kritarthaashcha Taastriyo Lokmatarh
This mantra is meant to invoke blessings and protection for children and to honor the divine significance of the cow in the ritual.
By following these traditions, devotees seek to ensure the well-being and happiness of their children and express their devotion through the worship of cows and the celebration of the auspicious Bahula Chauth.
| Related Name | Bahula Chaturthi, Bol Chauth |
| Begins Tithi | Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada |
| Reason | Bhagwan Krishna |
| Celebrations | Prayer at Temple, Vrat, Puja at Home |
Updated: Aug 22, 2024 16:22 PM