Bail Pola 2025 will be celebrated on Saturday, August 23, 2025 (Shravana, Krishna Amavasya). The festival holds special importance for farmers in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and parts of central India. Dedicated to bulls and oxen, Pola marks a day of gratitude for these animals that play a vital role in agriculture.
Bail Pola 2025 Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Bail Pola 2025 Rituals and Celebrations
Pola is a day when farmers honor their bulls and oxen — animals that are essential for ploughing fields and transporting loads in rural India. On this day:
- Bulls are bathed, their horns oiled and decorated with colors.
- They are adorned with garlands, ornaments, and special fabrics.
- Farmers perform puja and aarti, applying turmeric and kumkum to the animals.
- Decorated bulls are taken in processions through villages, accompanied by music and community gatherings.
A day before the main festival, children celebrate Bail Pola, where toy bullocks made of clay or wood are worshipped, introducing younger generations to agrarian traditions.
Significance of Pola Festival
The festival reflects the deep bond between farmers and their cattle, symbolizing gratitude for their contribution to agriculture. It is also seen as a thanksgiving for a good harvest season and a prayer for prosperity. Pola reinforces the values of respecting nature, livestock, and the rural way of life.
As the decorated bulls walk proudly through the streets today, Pola 2025 will once again remind communities of the enduring connection between man, animals, and agriculture.
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