Govardhan Puja 2046: 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 2046

Tuesday, 30 October 2046 · Puja 6:31 AM – 8:44 AM

Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 4:47 PM, 29 Oct – 1:16 PM, 30 Oct

Govardhan Puja 2047

Saturday, 19 October 2047 · Puja 6:23 AM – 8:40 AM

Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 8:57 AM, 19 Oct – 5:11 AM, 20 Oct

Govardhan Puja dates 2046–2050

YearDate and muhurat
2046Tuesday, 30 October 2046 · Puja 6:31 AM – 8:44 AM
2047Saturday, 19 October 2047 · Puja 6:23 AM – 8:40 AM
2048Saturday, 7 November 2048 · Puja 6:37 AM – 8:48 AM
2049Wednesday, 27 October 2049 · Puja 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM
2050Tuesday, 15 November 2050 · Puja 6:43 AM – 8:52 AM

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

Govardhan Puja 2046 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiTuesday, 30 October 2046 · Puja 6:31 AM – 8:44 AM
MumbaiTuesday, 30 October 2046 · Puja 6:37 AM – 8:55 AM
KolkataTuesday, 30 October 2046 · Puja 5:39 AM – 7:55 AM
ChennaiTuesday, 30 October 2046 · Puja 6:01 AM – 8:22 AM
BengaluruTuesday, 30 October 2046 · Puja 6:12 AM – 8:32 AM
HyderabadTuesday, 30 October 2046 · Puja 6:13 AM – 8:31 AM
PuneTuesday, 30 October 2046 · Puja 6:33 AM – 8:51 AM
AhmedabadTuesday, 30 October 2046 · Puja 6:43 AM – 8:59 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 2046?

Govardhan Puja is on Tuesday, 30 October 2046, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

When is Govardhan Puja in 2047?

Govardhan Puja is on Saturday, 19 October 2047, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Puja time for Govardhan Puja?

For New Delhi: 6:31 AM – 8:44 AM on Tuesday, 30 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 2048?

Saturday, 7 November 2048 · Puja 6:37 AM – 8:48 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Govardhan Puja in 2049?

Wednesday, 27 October 2049 · Puja 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Govardhan Puja in 2050?

Tuesday, 15 November 2050 · Puja 6:43 AM – 8:52 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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