Govardhan Puja 2038: 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 2038
Thursday, 28 October 2038 · Puja 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM
Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 9:22 AM, 28 Oct – 5:31 AM, 29 Oct
Govardhan Puja 2039
Thursday, 17 November 2039 · Puja 6:44 AM – 8:53 AM
Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 11:16 AM, 16 Nov – 7:50 AM, 17 Nov
Govardhan Puja dates 2038–2042
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2038 | Thursday, 28 October 2038 · Puja 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM |
| 2039 | Thursday, 17 November 2039 · Puja 6:44 AM – 8:53 AM |
| 2040 | Monday, 5 November 2040 · Puja 6:36 AM – 8:47 AM |
| 2041 | Friday, 25 October 2041 · Puja 6:28 AM – 8:42 AM |
| 2042 | Thursday, 13 November 2042 · Puja 6:41 AM – 8:51 AM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Govardhan Puja 2038 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Thursday, 28 October 2038 · Puja 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM |
| Mumbai | Thursday, 28 October 2038 · Puja 6:36 AM – 8:55 AM |
| Kolkata | Thursday, 28 October 2038 · Puja 5:38 AM – 7:55 AM |
| Chennai | Thursday, 28 October 2038 · Puja 6:01 AM – 8:21 AM |
| Bengaluru | Thursday, 28 October 2038 · Puja 6:12 AM – 8:32 AM |
| Hyderabad | Thursday, 28 October 2038 · Puja 6:12 AM – 8:31 AM |
| Pune | Thursday, 28 October 2038 · Puja 6:32 AM – 8:50 AM |
| Ahmedabad | Thursday, 28 October 2038 · Puja 6:42 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.
- Make a small hill of cow-dung or food as Govardhan
- Walk around it in worship
- Prepare Annakut — a 'mountain' of many dishes
- 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 2038?
Govardhan Puja is on Thursday, 28 October 2038, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2039?
Govardhan Puja is on Thursday, 17 November 2039, 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 Thursday, 28 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 2040?
Monday, 5 November 2040 · Puja 6:36 AM – 8:47 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2041?
Friday, 25 October 2041 · Puja 6:28 AM – 8:42 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2042?
Thursday, 13 November 2042 · Puja 6:41 AM – 8:51 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).
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