Bhadrapada month is considered very sacred and important in the scriptures. This month is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is believed that whoever worships Lord Vishnu with a true heart during this period, gets freedom from every suffering and every wish is fulfilled. Apart from this, many big festivals from Janmashtami to Ganesh Chaturthi also fall in this month. These also include Hal Shashthi which is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Shri Krishna's elder brother Balram. Hal Shashthi is celebrated every year on the Shashthi date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada. This year this date will fall tomorrow i.e. on 5th September. In Hindu religion, Hal Shashthi fast is said to be very important, which is observed for the longevity and happiness of the children. Let us know what is the auspicious time of Hal Shashthi.
Shashthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada will start on 4th September 2023 at 04.42 pm and will end on 5th September at 03.45 pm. In such a situation, according to the Udayatithi, the fast of Hal Shashthi will be observed on 5th September. It is believed that by observing this fast, the lifespan of the child increases and every wish is fulfilled. On this day, along with Balram ji, there is also a tradition of worshiping Lord Vishnu and Shiva family.
What is worship method?
For the worship of Hal Shashthi, a square is made from flour. After this, strawberry, palash sprig and brass branch are tied in it and buried. After this, Goddess Shashthi is worshiped and gram, wheat, barley, paddy, pigeon pea, moong, maize and Mahua are used in her worship. According to the scriptures, the equipment used in farming is also worshiped on this day.
Some things should be taken special care of on the day of Hal Shashthi. Food and fruits are not eaten on this day, nor should cow's milk and curd be consumed on this day. If you wish, you can consume only buffalo milk and curd made from it on this day.
What is Vrat Katha?
Once a cowherd was pregnant. Her delivery time was also very near. But fearing that the milk and curd might get spoiled, she went out to sell them. On the way, she started having labor pains, after which she gave birth to a child under the cover of a strawberry tree. After some time, she left the child there and went out to sell milk and curd. That day was Hal Shashthi. In such a situation, the villagers were fasting. The milkmaid sold the mixed milk of cow and buffalo to the villagers as only buffalo milk, due to which the villagers broke their fast.
After this, his child lying under the strawberry got hit by the farmer's plow, which ripped his stomach. The farmer stitched the torn stomach with strawberry thorns and went away. Gwalin returned after selling milk and when she saw her son in that condition, she remembered her lie. He immediately went back and told the truth to all the villagers and apologized. On this all the villagers forgave him. After this, Gwalin returned to her child and saw that her child was playing.
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