According to the Hindu calendar, the month of September (Bhadrapada month) is considered spiritually highly rewarding and auspicious. As August draws to a close, September arrives, bringing a multitude of fasts and festivals, making it an ideal time for worship, fasting, and religious rituals.

This September holds special religious significance. According to the renowned Acharya Anand Bhardwaj of Ujjain, several major festivals and fasts fall within this month, infusing the public with spiritual energy. From a religious perspective, September is a deeply sacred and important month, featuring celebrations such as Kajari Teej, Shri Krishna Janmashtami, Hartalika Teej, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Vaman Jayanti. The fasts of Aja Ekadashi and Parivartini Ekadashi will also be observed during this month.

**Major Fasts and Festivals of September 2026**
4 September (Friday): Krishna Janmashtami
5 September (Saturday): Dahi Handi, Teachers' Day
7 September (Monday): Aja Ekadashi
8 September (Tuesday): Bhaum Pradosh Vrat, Commencement of Paryushan Parv
9 September (Wednesday): Masik Shivratri
14 September (Monday): Hartalika Teej and Ganesh Chaturthi (Start of Ganesh Utsav)
15 September (Tuesday): Rishi Panchami
17 September (Thursday): Vishwakarma Puja, Kanya Sankranti
19 September (Saturday): Radha Ashtami
22 September (Tuesday): Parivartini Ekadashi
24 September (Thursday): Guru Pradosh Vrat
25 September (Friday): Anant Chaturdashi, Ganesh Visarjan
26 September (Saturday): Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat
27 September (Sunday): Commencement of Pitru Paksha

**What to do during Bhado?**
The month of Bhadrapada is considered extremely sacred in terms of faith and devotion. It is believed that worshipping Lord Krishna and Lord Ganesha during this period yields auspicious results. Devotees should assist the needy and offer charity according to their means. Additionally, offering Tulsi leaves to Shri Krishna while filling one's mind with positive thoughts is considered especially auspicious.

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