Bhadrapada Masam is the sixth month in a traditional Hindu Kannada calendar followed in Karnataka. Kannada Bhadrapada Masa 2023 is from September 16 to October 14. The Mahalya Shradh period is held in this month from September 29 to October 14. Swarna Gowri Vratam (September 18) and Ganesh Chaturthi (September 19) are held in this month. Other auspicious days include Vaman Jayanti, Ananta Chaturdashi, Gaja Gowri Vrata etc.
Pradosh Fasting Dates in Bhadrapada Masam are:
Pradosh Fasting Dates in Bhadrapada Masam are:
September 16 to October 14
Ekadasi Fasting dates in Bhadrapada Masam are:
Parivartini Ekadasi – September 25/26
Indira Ekadasi – October 10
Sankashtahara Chaturthi Vrata dedicated to Ganesha is on October 2, 2023 – Moonrise or Chandrodaya is at 8:43 PM – Indian Standard Time.
Kannada Bhadrapad Month 2023 Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha
Kannada Bhadrapada Masa 2023 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from September 16 to September 29.
Kannada Bhadra Masam 2023 Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from September 30 to October 14. This is the Mahalya Shradh period.
Purnima in Kannada Bhadra Masam
- Bhadrapada Purnima or Full moon day is on September 10, 2023.
- The Purnima begins at 5:35 PM on September 9 and ends at 3:45 PM on September 10.
- Mahalaya Shradh period begins on the day.
- Purnima Shradh is observed on the day.
Amavasya in Kannada Bhadra Masam
- Bhadrapada Amavasya or No moon day is September 29, 2023.
- The Amavasi begins at 4:02 PM on September 28 and ends at 4:02 PM on September 29.
- Mahalaya Shraddha is marked on October 14.
- This is the Mahalaya Amavasya also known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya.
Kannada Bhadrapada Masam Festivals and Auspicious days
Balaram Jayanti – September 17
Dhanvantari Jayanti – September 17
Hartalika Tritiya – September 18
Varaha Jayanti – September 18
Varaha Jayanti – September 18
Swarna Gauri Vrat – September 18
Ganesh Chaturthi – September 19
Rishi Panchami – September 20
Vaman Jayanti – September 26
Vaman Jayanti – September 26
Anant Chaturdashi – September 28
Prostapadi Pournami – September 29
Pitru Paksha Shradh from September 29 to October 14
Kalashtami - October 6
Kalashtami - October 6
Avidhava Navami – October 7
Mahalaya Shraddha - October 14
Mahalaya Shraddha - October 14
Please note that Bhadra Mahina 2023 in traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India is from September 30 and ends on October 18, 2023.
Bhadra Month in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh is similar to the Kannada Calendar.
Next month in Kannada calendar is the Ashwina Masa.