October | Monday | 16, 2017 :: Vasu Baras or Vasubaras marks the beginning of Diwali festival.
According to Indian Calendar in Ashwin month, on Krishna Paksha Dwadashi, Vasu Baras is celebrated. The day is also named as Guru Dwadashi or Govatsa Dwadashi in some parts of India.
Vasubaras date in 2017 is October 16.
A major Hindu festival, it starts with the celebration of Vasu Baras which is then followed by Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Laxmi Poojan, Padwa or Balipratipada and, lastly, Bhai Duj.
The day is recognised for honouring cows and calves. ‘Vasu’ means cow and ‘Baras’ means the twelfth day, hence the word Vasu Baras.
