Govardhan Puja 2030: date and puja muhurat

The day after Diwali, the first day of Kartika's bright half.

Dates and times for New Delhi, India

Govardhan Puja 2030

Sunday, 27 October 2030 · Puja 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM

Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 1:47 AM, 27 Oct – 10:37 PM, 27 Oct

Govardhan Puja 2031

Saturday, 15 November 2031 · Puja 6:43 AM – 8:52 AM

Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 2:39 AM, 15 Nov – 12:29 AM, 16 Nov

Govardhan Puja dates 2030–2034

YearDate and muhurat
2030Sunday, 27 October 2030 · Puja 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM
2031Saturday, 15 November 2031 · Puja 6:43 AM – 8:52 AM
2032Thursday, 4 November 2032 · Puja 6:35 AM – 8:46 AM
2033Monday, 24 October 2033 · Puja 6:27 AM – 8:42 AM
2034Saturday, 11 November 2034 · Puja 6:40 AM – 8:50 AM

Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

Govardhan Puja 2030 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiSunday, 27 October 2030 · Puja 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM
MumbaiSunday, 27 October 2030 · Puja 6:36 AM – 8:54 AM
KolkataSunday, 27 October 2030 · Puja 5:38 AM – 7:54 AM
ChennaiSunday, 27 October 2030 · Puja 6:01 AM – 8:21 AM
BengaluruSunday, 27 October 2030 · Puja 6:11 AM – 8:32 AM
HyderabadSunday, 27 October 2030 · Puja 6:12 AM – 8:31 AM
PuneSunday, 27 October 2030 · Puja 6:32 AM – 8:50 AM
AhmedabadSunday, 27 October 2030 · Puja 6:41 AM – 8:58 AM

The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.

What it is

The day after Diwali, the first day of Kartika's bright half. It recalls Krishna lifting Govardhan hill to shelter the people of Braj from Indra's storms.

Why it matters

Krishna's lifting of Govardhan hill to shelter the people of Braj from Indra's storms.

How it is traditionally kept

A hill of food (Annakut) offered to Krishna in the morning, and worship of cows.

  1. Make a small hill of cow-dung or food as Govardhan
  2. Walk around it in worship
  3. Prepare Annakut — a 'mountain' of many dishes
  4. Offer and share the food

Across India

Also Bali Pratipada or Padwa in Maharashtra and the Gujarati new year (Bestu Varas).

Questions

When is Govardhan Puja in 2030?

Govardhan Puja is on Sunday, 27 October 2030, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

When is Govardhan Puja in 2031?

Govardhan Puja is on Saturday, 15 November 2031, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Puja time for Govardhan Puja?

For New Delhi: 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM on Sunday, 27 October. Times differ a little between cities.

What is Govardhan Puja?

The day after Diwali, the first day of Kartika's bright half. It recalls Krishna lifting Govardhan hill to shelter the people of Braj from Indra's storms.

When is Govardhan Puja in 2032?

Thursday, 4 November 2032 · Puja 6:35 AM – 8:46 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Govardhan Puja in 2033?

Monday, 24 October 2033 · Puja 6:27 AM – 8:42 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Govardhan Puja in 2034?

Saturday, 11 November 2034 · Puja 6:40 AM – 8:50 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

How is Govardhan Puja celebrated across India?

Also Bali Pratipada or Padwa in Maharashtra and the Gujarati new year (Bestu Varas).

Go further