According to the lunar calendar, by
which most Hindu religious festivals are
determined, Bhadrapada is the sixth
month of the lunar year, usually falling
within August and September. This is
one of the months associated with the
monsoon rains. The major festivals in
Bhadrapada are Kajari Teej (Teej),
Bahula Chauth, Janmashtami,
Radhashtami, Aja Ekadashi, Hartalika
Teej (Teej), Ganesh Chaturthi,
Rishi Panchami, Parivartini Ekadashi,
Anant Chaturdashi, and in southern
India, Onam.