Bhadra 2083BS

Festivals in Bhadra 2083

1. 1August 17, 2026
   Singha Sankrantiसिंह संक्रान्ति

   Sun's entry into Leo. Marks the start of Bhadra month.

2. 7August 23, 2026
   Pavitra (Putrada) Ekadashiपवित्रा (पुत्रदा) एकादशी

   Shrawan Shukla paksha ekadashi. Observed by parents seeking the wellbeing of children.

3. 12August 28, 2026
   Janai Purnima (Raksha Bandhan)जनै पूर्णिमा (रक्षाबन्धन)

   Brahmin and Chhetri men replace their sacred thread (janai); a yellow protective string (raksha bandhan / doro) is tied around the wrist by all Hindus. Also celebrated as Kwati Purnima with a nine-bean soup.

   Public holiday
4. 19September 4, 2026
   Krishna Janmashtamiकृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

   Birth of Lord Krishna. Devotees fast through the day and break the fast at midnight; major celebrations at Patan Krishna Mandir.

   Public holiday
5. 22September 7, 2026
   Aja Ekadashiअजा एकादशी

   Bhadra Krishna paksha ekadashi. Tells the story of King Harishchandra's redemption.

6. 29September 14, 2026
   Haritalika Teejहरितालिका तीज

   Festival of Hindu women — married women fast for their husbands' longevity, unmarried women for a desired husband. Worship of Shiva and Parvati. Public holiday for women.

   Public holiday
7. 30September 15, 2026
   Rishi Panchamiऋषि पञ्चमी

   Hindu women bathe in the Bagmati or other holy rivers and worship the Sapta Rishi (seven sages). Observed two days after Teej.