Vasubaras is the first day of Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra . It is observed on the 12th day of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of moon) of Ashwin month as per traditional Marathi calendar. Vasubaras 2026 date is November 5. Vasubaras is dedicated to the worship of the cow. 'Vasu' refers to wealth, gems, medicinal herbs, gold, water, trees, fire, and the sun.
On this day, there is a tradition of worshipping a cow with its calf (savatsha go puja). In the Vedic age, the cow was considered both wealth and a deity.
On this day, there is a tradition of worshipping a cow with its calf (savatsha go puja). In the Vedic age, the cow was considered both wealth and a deity.
Women worship cows with a calf on the day. Symbolically, the cow represents motherhood.
In rural India
In some communities, married women undertake a fast partaking of only one meal, and either in the morning or evening. In the morning and evening cow is worshiped. Special delicacies are given to cow on the day.
In some communities, married women undertake a fast partaking of only one meal, and either in the morning or evening. In the morning and evening cow is worshiped. Special delicacies are given to cow on the day.