Bada Itvaar vrat is an auspicious puja observed in Bhadrapada Month as per North Indian Hindi calendar. It is dedicated to Surya Bhagavan (Sun God). On this day along with Surya Bhagavan, cow and calf (Go Maata) are also worshipped.
In 2023, Bada Itvaar vrat dates are: September 3, September 10, September 17 and September 24 as per North Indian Hindi calendars.
As per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars, Bada Itvaar vrat dates are – September 17, September 24, October 1 and October 8.
Special recipes are offered to Surya Dev and Gomaata.
On Bada Itvaar vrat, the performer takes the food without salt. After offering the special recipes for Gomaata, performer needs to consume the food before sunset.
Bada Itvaar in Previous Years
In 2022, Bada Itvaar vrat dates are: August 14, August 21, August 28 and September 4 as per North Indian Hindi calendars. As per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars, Bada Itvaar vrat dates are – August 28, September 4, September 11, September 18 and September 25.
In 2021, Bada Itvaar vrat dates are: August 29, September 5, September 12 and September 19 as per North Indian Hindi calendars.
In 2020, Bada Itvaar vrat dates are: August 9, August 16, August 23 and August 30 as per North Indian Hindi calendars. As per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars, Bada Itvaar vrat dates are – August 23, August 30, September 6 and September 13.
In 2019, Bada Itvaar vrat dates are: August 18, August 25, September 1 and September 8 as per North Indian Hindi calendars. As per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars, Bada Itvaar vrat dates are – September 1, September 8, September 15 and September 22.
In 2018, Bada Itvaar vrat dates are: September 2, September 9, September 16 and September 23 as per North Indian Hindi calendars. As per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars, Bada Itvaar vrat dates are – September 16, September 23, September 30 and October 7.