Govardhan Puja 2040: 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 2040
Monday, 5 November 2040 · Puja 6:36 AM – 8:47 AM
Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 12:26 AM, 5 Nov – 10:58 PM, 5 Nov
Govardhan Puja 2041
Friday, 25 October 2041 · Puja 6:28 AM – 8:42 AM
Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 7:00 AM, 25 Oct – 8:17 AM, 26 Oct
Govardhan Puja dates 2040–2044
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2043 | Monday, 2 November 2043 · Puja 6:33 AM – 8:45 AM |
| 2044 | Friday, 21 October 2044 · Puja 6:25 AM – 8:41 AM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Govardhan Puja 2040 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Monday, 5 November 2040 · Puja 6:36 AM – 8:47 AM |
| Mumbai | Monday, 5 November 2040 · Puja 6:40 AM – 8:57 AM |
| Kolkata | Monday, 5 November 2040 · Puja 5:43 AM – 7:57 AM |
| Chennai | Monday, 5 November 2040 · Puja 6:03 AM – 8:23 AM |
| Bengaluru | Monday, 5 November 2040 · Puja 6:14 AM – 8:33 AM |
| Hyderabad | Monday, 5 November 2040 · Puja 6:16 AM – 8:33 AM |
| Pune | Monday, 5 November 2040 · Puja 6:36 AM – 8:52 AM |
| Ahmedabad | Monday, 5 November 2040 · Puja 6:46 AM – 9:01 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 2040?
Govardhan Puja is on Monday, 5 November 2040, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2041?
Govardhan Puja is on Friday, 25 October 2041, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Puja time for Govardhan Puja?
For New Delhi: 6:36 AM – 8:47 AM on Monday, 5 November. 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 2042?
Thursday, 13 November 2042 · Puja 6:41 AM – 8:51 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2043?
Monday, 2 November 2043 · Puja 6:33 AM – 8:45 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2044?
Friday, 21 October 2044 · Puja 6:25 AM – 8:41 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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