The festival celebrates new moon falls on the day of the Pithori Amavasya, in the month of Shravana. Farmers in Pola do not work their bulls in the farmland, and this is true in rural parts of Maharashtra as well. People buy god figurines with puja thali and brass diyas online. Devotees from other parts of the country worship nandi idols at home. The Bendur festival is found in central and eastern Maharashtra. A festival similar to this is observed by farmers in other parts of India, and is called Mattu Pongal in south and Godhan in north and west India.
When will the festival be celebrated in the year 2022?
On the report of a few calendars, maharashtrian Bendur 2022 will be celebrated on July 12th, 2022. Bail Pola will be on August 27th, 2022.What is Maharashtrian Bendur or Bail Pola?
Pola festival is celebrated in Maharashtra in the month of Shravana. It is a popular event that attracts many people from all around the country. Bullocks are traditionally well-treated and given special food in order to assist farmers in their work. It is their day of the year. In some villages in India, competitions are held for bulls. India is an agricultural country and farmers are very important to the economy. For the farmers, their land, farm animals, and tools are integral to who they are.In Maharashtra, the festival of Bendur or Bail Pola is celebrated. This festival celebrates the triumph of great over evil. This year, the festival will be celebrated on different dates in different parts of the country, farmers where they decorate their cattle and treat them like family members. Besides the Bendur festival, it is also known as Bail Pola festival in many states. This is a popular event that attracts many people from all over the region.
What is the significance of Bendur or Bail Pola festival?
The festival called Pola is named after the demon Polasur, who was killed by Lord Krishna as a child when he attacked Krishna. This is one of the reasons why children are given special treatment on this day. This auspicious festival is also a great opportunity to teach all humans how to respect animals. Pola teaches everyone to respect animals, and it is assumed that on this day the sky looks like a field of wheat. That is why this festival is also called Pithori Amavasya. This festival will soon come to an end, and activities like sowing and ploughing will take place. Bendur festival is celebrated by farmers who appreciate the bull for their work in driving their ploughs and helping to mix the soil to make it ready for farming.Why is Bail Pola or Bendur celebrated in Maharashtra?
Cows and bulls are still considered prosperous symbols. It is a well-known fact that several gods are depicted riding on bulls, such as Shiva on his bull Nandi, or Krishna, the cowherd god. To show gratitude to the sacred animal that is India’s main source of livelihood, farmers celebrate the Bail Pola or Bullock Pola every year. On this day, farmers from Maharashtra state their thanks by paying tribute to cows and bulls. Farmers from the Vidarbha district of Maharashtra worship and even decorate bulls.How is Bail Pola or Bendur celebrated in Maharashtra?
On the day before the festival, the animal's rope is loosened and a paste of turmeric and oil is applied to its skin. The cattle are washed from their horns to their tails. After they have recovered, they are brought back home. The houses in the village are decorated with rangolis. The pooja thali are prepared with kumkum, water, and sweets, and when the cattle return from the procession, the family members formally greet them with a clay lamp filled with ghee, for puja and aarti. Oxen are frequently decorated with various ornaments and clothing. Cattle are bathed and given special food such Puran Poli, Kichadi, and Bajari on the day of Bail Pola.Nandi decoration for the Pola festival is a very important task to be done. The horns of the bull are given a new coat of paint. The bull is also worshiped in many places and large crowds gather to pay their respects. Many farmers also start the next farming season that day. Children decorate bull cart showpieces with beads and flowers, displaying their creative and artistic talents. The Pola Festival is a celebrated event in Vidarbha, taking place for two days. Motha Pola is celebrated on the first day and Tanha Pola is celebrated on the second day. In Tanha Pola, children decorate toy bulls and take them from house to house as part of a festive tradition. In return for their services, they receive money or gifts from every household they service.