Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month is known as Bahula Chaturthi or Bahula Chauth. This fast has been given special importance in Hindu religion. On this day, there is a tradition of worshiping Lord Shri Krishna and cow-calf along with Lord Ganesha.
According to religious beliefs, fasting on Bahula Chaturthi brings blessings of happiness, prosperity of children and prosperity of the family. This fast is considered important especially for couples who wish to have a child.
When is Bahula Chaturthi?
According to the Panchang, Chaturthi Tithi of Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha will start from 8.52 am on Monday, 31 August 2026. It will end on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 7:42 am. On the day of Bahula Chaturthi, there is a tradition of breaking the fast after offering Arghya to the moon. For this reason, according to Chaturthi date, it would be appropriate to observe the fast of Bahula Chauth on 31st August.
Moonrise time on Bahula Chaturthi
Seeing the moon has special significance during the fast of Bahula Chauth. Women observing fast, after performing puja in the evening, offer Arghya to the moon when it rises. After this the fast is broken. Moonrise is likely to occur at 8:29 pm on Bahula Chaturthi in 2026. However, the actual time of moonrise may vary by a few minutes according to different cities and places.
Worship method of Bahula Chaturthi
Devotees observing fast on the day of Bahula Chaturthi should wake up in the morning before sunrise and take bath. After this, wear clean and holy clothes and take a pledge to fast. Women observe fast by remaining fasting the whole day. There is a tradition of worshiping a cow and its calf in the evening. Various types of dishes are prepared at home for puja. These are offered to Lord Ganesha and Shri Krishna. After this the bhog is fed to the cow and calf. During the puja, listen to the story of Bahula Chaturthi with some grains of rice in your hand. After completion of the story, circumambulate the cow and calf and pray for the happiness, peace of the family and the well-being of the children. Look at the moon at night and offer water to it. After this the fast is broken.
Religious importance of Bahula Chaturthi
According to religious beliefs, the fast of Bahula Chaturthi is observed for the happiness, health and prosperity of the children. It is believed that due to the effect of this fast, the child gets protection from the troubles in life and happiness and peace remains in the family. This fast is also considered especially fruitful for couples who wish to have a child. It is believed that by worshiping Lord Ganesha, Shri Krishna and cow-calf with devotion and rituals, the wish of happiness of children can be fulfilled. Along with this, one gets the blessings of increasing wealth and prosperity in the house.