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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).
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