Bhadrapada

Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox month Template:Hinduism Bhadrapada is the sixth month of the Hindu lunar calendar and the Indian national calendar.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> The name of the month is derived from the position of the Moon near the Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (star) on the full moon day.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> The month corresponds to the monsoon (Varsha) seasonand falls in August–September of the Gregorian calendar.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

In the Hindu solar calendar, it corresponds to the month of Simha and begins with the Sun's entry into Leo.<ref name="Siddhantha">Template:Cite book</ref> It corresponds to Bhadro, the fifth month in the Bengali calendar.<ref name="Siddhantha"/> In the Tamil calendar, it corresponds to the sixth month of Purattasi, falling in the Gregorian months of September–October.<ref name="Siddhantha"/><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In the Vaishnav calendar, it corresponds to the sixth month of Hrishikesha.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In the Hindu lunar calendar, each month has 29 or 30 days. The month begins on the next day after Amavasya (new moon) or Purnima (full moon) as per amanta and purnimanta systems respectively. A month consists of two cycles of 15 days each, Shukla Paksha (waning moon) and Krishna Paksha (waxing moon). Days in each cycle is labeled as a thithi, with each thithi repeating twice in a month.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Festivals

In Hinduism, the month of Bhadrapada is dedicated to god Vishnu, with the devotees practicing various rituals to seek his blessings. People usually observe fasting on Saturdays, Ekadashi (eleventh day) thithi, and Purnima (full moon) of the month and do pujas.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birthday of god Ganesha.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It is observed on the Chaturthi (fourth day) thithi of Shukla Paksha (waning moon).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The festival is marked by the installation of Ganesha idols in homes and public pandals, daily prayers, offerings (including modak), and devotional singing.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The festival culminates on Anant Chaturdashi, celebrated on the Chaturdashi thithi, ten days after Chaturthi. On this day, the idols are immersed in a body of water (visarjan) symbolising his return to his heavenly abode.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Janmashtami and Radhastami

As per the Purnimanta tradition of the Hindu lunar calendar, god Krishna was born on the Ashtami (eighth day) thithi of Krishna Paksha (waxing moon) of Bhadrapada.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Krishna's consort Radha was born on the eighth day of Shukla Paksha of the same month, and Radhastami is celebrated to commemorate the same.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Onam

Onam is a multi-day harvest festival celebrated in Kerala. It is associated with the legend of king Mahabali, who once ruled Kerala, returning each year to visit his people.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> The festival consists of various traditions such as floral rangolis (Pookolam), boat races and a grand feast (sadya).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Pitru Paksha

The dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) of the month is reserved for the veneration of the dead. During the period known as Pitru Paksha, Hindus pay homage to their ancestors through special offerings.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Others

Karam is a harvest festival celebrated by certain tribes in the Eastern Indian states of Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. During the festivities, people plant new seedlings, and worship the Karam tree for a good harvest, followed by community singing and feast.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Kush Amavasya is observed on the new moon day of the month, during which people collect sacred grass (kusha) which is used in various Hindu rituals.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Madhu Purnima is a Buddhist festival observed on the full moon day (Purnima) of the month, during which people perform charity and give offerings to monastries.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Rishi Panchami is celebrated on the Panchami (fifth day) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month, and the festival honours the Saptarishi (seven sages) and involves ritual bathing, fasting, and prayers by women for the welfare and longevity of their families.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

See also

• Astronomical basis of the Hindu calendar
• Hindu astrology
• Hindu calendar
• Indian astronomy
• Indian units of measurement