- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:11 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bahula Chauth 2024: Bahula Chaturthi, also referred to as Bol Choth, is a venerated festival predominantly observed by India's farming communities. Falling within the month of Shravana, it reveres cows and calves, considered sacred in Hinduism. Celebrated with considerable enthusiasm, particularly in Gujarat, the festival acknowledges the vital role cattle play in agricultural societies, embodying prosperity and sustenance. This occasion serves as a testament to the symbiotic relationship between farmers and their livestock, underscoring the importance of cattle in ensuring a bountiful harvest and a thriving rural ecosystem. It is a celebration of rural heritage and dependence on nature. This year, Bahula Chauth will be observed on 22nd August 2024.
Bahula Chauth 2024: Date And Time
Bahula Chauth 2024 Date: 22nd August 2024
Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 01:46 PM, 22nd August 2024
Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 10:38 AM, 23rd August 2024
Bahula Chauth 2024: Shubh Muhurat
- Godhuli Puja Muhurat: 05:55 PM to 06:21 PM
- Moonrise on Bahula Chauth Day: 08:04 PM
Bahula Chauth 2024: Significance Of This Sacred Day
Bahula Chaturthi is a revered festival in India, where devotees believe that worshipping cows in the evening and observing a fast attracts good fortune. On this day, followers abstain from consuming dairy products and milk, believing that only calves should benefit from their mother's milk. They also pay homage to Lord Krishna, embodying his profound affection for cows. This significant festival showcases India's deep reverence for these sacred animals, bringing people together in a celebration of devotion and respect.
The veneration of Lord Krishna, famously linked to cows, forms the core of Bahula Chauth celebrations, highlighting the deep connection between this revered deity and bovine worship. (Image Source: Freepik)
Bahula Chauth 2024: Rituals Associated With This Sacred Day
1. Morning Pooja: Devotees begin the day by performing a special pooja for the cows, offering prayers and worshipping them.
2. Cow Worship: Cows are bathed, groomed, and adorned with flowers and garlands, signifying their importance.
3. Fast and Abstinence: Devotees observe a full-day fast, abstaining from milk and dairy products, allowing only calves to receive their mother's milk.
4. Lord Krishna Worship: Idols or pictures of Lord Krishna are worshipped, symbolising his love and affection for cows.
5. Rice Offerings: Delicious rice-based dishes are prepared and offered to the cows, showcasing respect and gratitude.
6. Shed Cleaning: Cowsheds are thoroughly cleaned and decorated, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment for the cows.
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7. Evening Aarti: A special aarti is performed in the evening, praising the cows and seeking their blessings.
8. Community Celebrations: Devotees come together, sharing stories and singing devotional songs.