Bol Choth / Bahula Chaturthi Vrat Katha (Sacred Cow Vrata)
Vrat Mahatmya & Spiritual Significance
Bestows divine protection upon children, agricultural abundance, and blessings of Kamadhenu.
Auspicious Day & Fasting Rules
Sacred Observation Time: Shravana Krishna Chaturthi
Devotees observe fasting (Upavasa) by taking a morning spiritual bath, meditating on the deity, maintaining purity of mind, and partaking in satvik prasad or milk and fruits (Phalahar). Avoiding grains, negative thoughts, and harsh speech is recommended throughout the day.
Complete Puja Vidhi & Rituals
- Bathe early on Shravana Vad 4 and worship mother cow and calf with vermilion, rice grains, and garlands.
- Feed the cow Bajra (pearl millet) roti, jaggery, and cooked black gram (udad).
- Abstain strictly from cow milk, dairy products, wheat, and cutting vegetables with knives on this day.
- Listen to the inspiring Bahula cow story and pray for family longevity.
Sacred Vrat Katha (Full Narrative)
On Shravana Krishna 4, Bahula, a pure and truthful cow, encountered a hungry lion in the forest. Bound by motherhood, Bahula earnestly promised the lion that she would return to be his meal after nursing her newborn thirsty calf at home.
Having fed her calf with tender love and bidding farewell, Bahula faithfully returned to the lion's den. Stunned by her matchless truthfulness and supreme integrity, the lion bowed in reverence. Lord Krishna manifested in divine splendour, blessing Bahula that all who observe this fast and worship the sacred cow shall see their children shielded from all harm.
Divine Aarti & Stuti
કામધેનુ અવતારી, જગકલ્યાણ દાતા... જય સુરભિ ગૌમાતા ॥
વાછરડા સંગ દૂધ પાવન, મહિમા અમર ગવાય... જય સુરભિ ગૌમાતા ॥
સંતાનોની રક્ષા કાજે, સ્ત્રીઓ વ્રત આદરે... જય સુરભિ ગૌમાતા ॥
શ્રીકૃષ્ણે દર્શન દઈ, ભક્તિ અમર કરાવી... જય સુરભિ ગૌમાતા ॥