Bandna

Bandna (spelt as Bāndnā, Hindi: बांदना) is an agriculture-oriented festival in which domestic cattle and agriculture appliances are worshiped. The festival mostly observed in the state of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and Assam, and celebrated annually as per Hindu calendar in the month of Amavashya of Kartik.

Not to be confused with the Bandana or Boita Bandana.

Bandna
Bagal with their cattle in the place shrine for Goth puja.
Observed byHindu and Tribal agriculturist
TypeCultural, seasonal
SignificanceWorship of domestic cattle
Celebrationsperforming religious rituals and feast
Observances
  • Jagran
  • Goth puja
  • Gohail puja
  • Goru Khunta
  • Budhi Bandna
BeginsOctober
EndsNovember
DateAmavasya of Kartik
FrequencyAnnual
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