When is the Bahura Chouth Festival celebrated?

Bhado Krishna Chaturthi
Bhado Shukla Chaturthi
Kwar Krishna Chaturthi
Kwar Shukla Chaturthi

The correct answer is: A. Bhado Krishna Chaturthi.

Bahura Chouth is a Hindu festival celebrated in the month of Bhado (August-September) on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi (fourth day of the waning moon). It is a special festival for married women, who fast and pray for the long life and well-being of their husbands. The festival is also celebrated by unmarried women, who pray for a good husband.

The festival is celebrated in different ways in different parts of India. In some parts, women observe a strict fast and do not eat or drink anything from sunrise to sunset. In other parts, women may eat fruits and milk during the day. They also visit temples and offer prayers to the goddess Lakshmi.

On the day of the festival, women dress up in their best clothes and apply henna to their hands and feet. They also decorate their homes with flowers and rangolis (colored rice patterns). In the evening, they perform puja (worship) to the goddess Lakshmi and pray for the well-being of their husbands.

Bahura Chouth is a time for women to bond with each other and celebrate their love for their husbands. It is also a time for them to pray for the well-being of their families.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

  • Bhado Krishna Chaturthi: This is the correct answer. Bahura Chouth is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi (fourth day of the waning moon) in the month of Bhado.
  • Bhado Shukla Chaturthi: This is the wrong answer. Bahura Chouth is not celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon) in the month of Bhado.
  • Kwar Krishna Chaturthi: This is the wrong answer. Kwar Krishna Chaturthi is a different festival that is celebrated in the month of Kwar (September-October).
  • Kwar Shukla Chaturthi: This is the wrong answer. Kwar Shukla Chaturthi is a different festival that is celebrated in the month of Kwar (September-October).