Bhaadrapada Masam (Unique significance)

Bhaadrapada Masam
(Unique significance)

Bhadrapada Masam has acquired unique significance and prominence in Hindu religion. It is the sixth month in the Hindu Lunar calendar starting from Chaitra Masam. It occurs exactly half way through the Lunar year. This coincides with the rainy season (Varsha Ruthu) that generally occurs during August-September as per English calendar. A lunar month is denoted by the name of the constellation the Moon is on the full Moon day. When the Moon is in the constellation of Poorvabhadra on the full Moon day that month is denoted as Bhadrapada Masam. Bhadrakaram Bhaadrapadam. That means the month Bhadrapada is an auspicious month that is also highly meritorious. Bhadra is a Sanskrit word that also means safety.

Starting from Swarna Gouri Vratha and Sri Vinayaka Chaturthi, number of Divine festivals occurs during Bhadrapada Masam. Second day after Sri Ganesha Chaturthi known as Rishi Panchami is earmarked for worshipping of Sages (Saptha Rishis) exclusively meant to be observed by women. 6th day in the lunar month Bhadrapada Masam (Shasti thithi) is known as Surya Shashti. It is highly meritorious to take bath early in the morning on this day, worship the Sun God and take Panchagavya (a mix of five items related to the sacred Cow). This is supposed to give merits equivalent to Ashwamedha. Eighth day (Ashtami) thithi is meant for Jyesta Devi Pooja that is generally performed for three days by the married women.

Bhadrapada Sukla Ekadasi known as Parivarthini Ekadasi is the day Lord Sri Maha Vishnu turns his position while in Yoga Nidra. This day is a turning point in the Chaturmasa Vratha. The day on which Lord Vamana was born (Sri Vaamana Avathara) is celebrated every year on Bhadrapada Sukla Dwadasi as Vaamana Jayanthi. On this day Lord Sri Maha Vishnu is worshipped and Arghya is given to Lord Sri Vamana. 14th day Sukla Chaturdasi is known as Anantha Chaturdasi when Lord Sri Maha Vishnu is worshipped in the form Anantha by observing a unique vratha known as Sri Anantha Padmanabha Vratha. Lord Sri Krishna is said to have explained the significance and merits of performing this vratha to Dharmaraja. Lord Sri Maha Vishnu in the name of Hrishikesha is the presiding Deity (masa niyamaka) for Bhadrapada Masam. Hrishikesha (Hrishika + Isha) means Lord of the senses.

If there is a coincidence of Bhadrapada Masam, Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight), Sun in Hastha constellation and Moon in Rohini constellation, Shashti thithi, Sunday and Vyatheepatha Yoga, that day is known as Kapila Shashti. Any charity, worship, homa, sacred bath etc... performed on this day is said to be highly meritorious.

While the first half of the month is dedicated to the worship of Devathas and Rishi Gana, second half of Bhadrapada Masam is totally dedicated to the worship of Pithru Devathas that is known as Pithru Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha. During this fortnight we pay our obeisance to our forefathers by performing sacred rites. During this month giving Paayasa (Kheer), Jaggery, Anna, Lavana (Salt) as charity is highly meritorious.

Such is the significance of Bhadrapada Masam that it is auspicious for worshiping a blend of Deities, Sages and Pithrus; a unique opportunity to get discharged from Deva, Rishi and Pithru rina.

Sri Krishnaarpanamasthu

Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 1, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Dear sir,
    We are planning to have a srimantha in adika bhadrapada masa. Is it good or do we need to postpone to bhadrapada masa?(2012)

    Vinod, bangalore

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    1. bhargavasarmaJune 1, 2012 at 7:13 PM

      Dear Vinod,

      Seemantha can be performed during Adhika maasam.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 6, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Sir,
    can my daughter go to sasuraal's home after delivery in this badrapada masam?
    Baby will get 7th month in badrapada masam.(2013)

    VASU, Hyderabad

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    1. bhargavasarmaAugust 7, 2013 at 6:19 AM

      Avoid second fortnight (Pithru Paksha) of Bhaadrapada Maasam

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  3. AnonymousAugust 20, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Sir,
    My husband is being transferred from Chennai to Hyderabad and may have to join in bhadrapada month. Is it alright? Regards--Meenakshi

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    1. bhargavasarmaAugust 22, 2013 at 7:11 AM

      Subject to exigency of Services avoid second fortnight (Pithru Paksha)

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  4. UnknownAugust 30, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Sir,

    Is it good to join new house (Newly constructed) in this period (Bhadrapadhamasa)?

    Thanks,
    Hari

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    1. bhargavasarmaAugust 31, 2013 at 6:53 AM

      Bhaadrapada maasam is not a preferred month for Gruhapravesam

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    2. HariAugust 31, 2013 at 7:09 PM

      Thankyou sir

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    3. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2014 at 9:41 AM

      Respected sir is it good to get married in shukla paksha of bhadrapad as second half is mahalaya?

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    4. bhargavasarmaFebruary 21, 2014 at 3:57 PM

      Bhadrapada maasam is not a preferred month for marriage...

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2016 at 3:54 PM

    Sir my daughter is in 9 th month so can we do her javal in bhadrada mass

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  6. UnknownSeptember 10, 2016 at 12:42 AM

    Hello Sir, can we perform first tonsure of my baby in Badrapadh maram? As per our tradition we need to perform in 11th month after birth. So it falls in September 2016. Please suggest. Thank you

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    1. bhargavasarmaSeptember 11, 2016 at 4:55 PM

      It should not be performed when there is Guru/SukraAasta. Currently it is Guru-Asta up to 07.10.2016. Better avoid during this period.

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