Vasu Baras, also known as Govatsa Dwadashi, is a beautiful Hindu festival that brings people together to honor and celebrate the sacred cow. This year, it is observed on October 28, just before the festival of Dhanteras. Vasu Baras marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations, spreading joy and prosperity across India, especially in Maharashtra.
What is Vasu Baras?
Vasu Baras is celebrated on the Dwadashi Tithi (twelfth day) of Krishna Paksha in the Kartik month. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, it is known as Vasu Baras, while in North India, it’s called Govatsa Dwadashi. Though the names vary, the festival’s essence remains the same—showing gratitude to cows, which are considered nurturing and sacred in Hindu culture.
How is Vasu Baras Celebrated?
On Vasu Baras, devotees honor the cow by decorating it with turmeric, tilak, and kumkum. Food is offered, prayers are chanted, and people vow to protect these gentle animals. In traditional households, the cow symbolizes motherhood, nurturing, and abundance. It’s a day to respect their contribution to agriculture, dairy, and the environment.
Messages to Share on Vasu Baras 2024
Here are some heartfelt wishes to share with loved ones on this special day:
1. “Wishing you a blessed Vasu Baras! May this auspicious day bring health, prosperity, and happiness to you and your family.”
2. “Happy Vasu Baras! May Lord Krishna’s blessings bring peace, abundance, and good fortune into your life today and always.”
3. “On this Vasu Baras, may you be blessed with a prosperous harvest, happiness, and divine protection.”
4. “As we honor the holy cow on Vasu Baras, may your life be filled with blessings and good fortune.”
5. “Wishing you joy and prosperity on Govatsa Dwadashi! May your home be filled with love and peace.”
Shubh Muhurat for Vasu Baras Puja 2024
For those looking to perform the Vasu Baras puja, here are the muhurat timings:
– Pradoshkala Govatsa Dwadashi Muhurat: 5:39 PM to 8:13 PM on October 28
– Dwadashi Tithi Begins: 7:50 AM on October 28
– Dwadashi Tithi Ends: 10:31 AM on October 29
This Vasu Baras, celebrate with love and gratitude, and may it bring peace, joy, and blessings to all.