Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi (Bahula Chauth)
विघ्नराज संकष्टी चतुर्थी (बहुला चौथ)
Occurring in the sacred month of Bhadrapada right before Ganesh Chaturthi, known in folklore as Bahula Chauth. Worshipping cows and Ganesha on this day blesses the home with healthy children and prosperity.
Exact Moon Sighting Time for Fast Breaking
* Note: If clouds obscure direct visibility, devotees should offer Arghya facing the eastern sky at the designated timing.
Vighnaraja Maha Peetha
ॐ विघ्नराजाय नमः।
Oṁ vighnarājāya namaḥ |
“Salutations to Lord Vighnaraja, the sovereign ruler and dissolver of all obstacles.”
Pauranic Vrat Katha & Sacred Origin
The story of Bahula Chauth recounts a divine cow named Bahula who demonstrated absolute truthfulness before a hungry lion, returning voluntarily after nursing her calf. Lord Krishna and Lord Ganesha blessed Bahula, decreeing that mothers who worship Ganesha and honor cows on this Chaturthi will never see harm befall their progeny.
Step-by-Step Puja & Moon Arghya Vidhi
- 1Worship Mother Cow (Gau Mata) and Lord Ganesha in the morning.
- 2Prepare satvik offerings using barley or wheat flour and jaggery.
- 3Perform twilight Arghya to the Moon upon moonrise (approx. 08:39 PM to 08:56 PM).
- 4Feed cows before breaking your own fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bahula Chauth?
Bahula Chauth is the traditional folk name for Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi, celebrating truthfulness, maternal love, and the protection of children and cows under Ganesha's grace.