Bahula Ashtami 2025: Date, Time, Shubh Muhurat, Significance And Rituals

Bahula Ashtami 2025 or Bahulashtami commemorates the renowned legend about Lord Krishna and a cow named Bahula, who went to the divine Lord for protection. On the banks of Shyam Kund in Vrindavan, devotees can find deities representing a cow and her calf, a brahmana, a tiger, and Krishna himself. The name Bahulashtami comes from the words bahula, which means cow, and ashtami, which means the eighth day. It is additionally believed that the sacred Radha Kund, a pond made by Srimati Radha Rani is said to have appeared on this day. This year, Bahula Ashtami falls on 13th October 2025.

Check out all the important information regarding the date, time, shubh muhurat, significance and rituals of Bahula Ashtami below:

Bahula Ashtami 2025: Date And Time

This year, Bahula Ashtami 2025 Date falls on 13th October 2025, Monday. Ashtami Tithi begins starts at 12:24 PM on 13th October 2025 and ends at 11:10 AM on 14th October 2025.

Bahula Ashtami 2025: Shubh Muhurat

- Brahma Muhurat: 03:59 AM to 04:48 AM

- Pratah Sandhya: 04:24 AM to 05:38 AM

- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:04 AM to 11:51 AM

- Ravi Yog: 05:38 AM to 12:26 PM

Bahula Ashtami 2025: Significance And Story

Radha Kunda's origin is linked to Bahulashtami, a festival that celebrates a story where the cow named Bahula sought shelter with Lord Krishna. On the banks of Krishna Kunda in Vrindavan, people worship figures of a cow and calf, a brahmana, a tiger and Shri Krishna. These figures tell the story of Bahula, who was once attacked by a tiger while grazing. Bahula asked the tiger to let her go back to feed her calf and say goodbye before being eaten. The tiger agreed.

After hearing Bahula's story, the cow, her calf, and their brahmana master were moved by selfless devotion and offered themselves as food to the tiger. At first, Bahula refused their sacrifice, but in the end, they all got ready to face the tiger as a group. The tiger was surprised by their honesty and bravery, and he stopped to think about who he should eat first. Because of their truthfulness and integrity, Lord Krishna noticed them, and he planned to step in to keep them safe.

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Bahula Ashtami marks the story when Lord Krishna saved a brahmin, his cow and the little calf from a tiger. (Image Source: AI Gemini) 

At that crucial instant, Lord Krishna with chakra in hand, told the tiger that if he let Bahula and her friends go, he would be famous forever for saving those who act honourably. The cow, calf, and brahmana were very happy and thanked Krishna for his mercy. Because Bahula was so truthful, Krishna called the forest Bahulavan and said she would be his wife in her next life. People consider this sacred forest one of the holiest places in the Braj region since it contains the divine Radha Kunda.

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Bahula Ashtami 2025: Rituals

Shri Radha Kund is believed to have manifested in the sacred month of Kartik on the occasion of Bahula Ashtami. This sacred day is observed by taking a holy dip in the waters at midnight, the moment of its divine appearance. Thousands of devotees gather on the banks of Radha Kund in Vrindavan, offering not only water, milk, fruits, sweets, garlands, lamps and money, but also their hearts and minds in devotion.

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