Govardhan Puja 2049: 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 2049

Wednesday, 27 October 2049 · Puja 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM

Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 9:45 PM, 26 Oct – 9:03 PM, 27 Oct

Govardhan Puja 2050

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

Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 7:11 PM, 14 Nov – 7:51 PM, 15 Nov

Govardhan Puja dates 2049–2053

YearDate and muhurat
2049Wednesday, 27 October 2049 · Puja 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM
2050Tuesday, 15 November 2050 · Puja 6:43 AM – 8:52 AM
2051Saturday, 4 November 2051 · Puja 6:34 AM – 8:46 AM
2052Wednesday, 23 October 2052 · Puja 6:27 AM – 8:42 AM
2053Tuesday, 11 November 2053 · Puja 6:40 AM – 8:50 AM

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

Govardhan Puja 2049 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiWednesday, 27 October 2049 · Puja 6:29 AM – 8:43 AM
MumbaiWednesday, 27 October 2049 · Puja 6:36 AM – 8:54 AM
KolkataWednesday, 27 October 2049 · Puja 5:38 AM – 7:55 AM
ChennaiWednesday, 27 October 2049 · Puja 6:01 AM – 8:21 AM
BengaluruWednesday, 27 October 2049 · Puja 6:11 AM – 8:32 AM
HyderabadWednesday, 27 October 2049 · Puja 6:12 AM – 8:31 AM
PuneWednesday, 27 October 2049 · Puja 6:32 AM – 8:50 AM
AhmedabadWednesday, 27 October 2049 · 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 2049?

Govardhan Puja is on Wednesday, 27 October 2049, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

When is Govardhan Puja in 2050?

Govardhan Puja is on Tuesday, 15 November 2050, 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 Wednesday, 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 2051?

Saturday, 4 November 2051 · Puja 6:34 AM – 8:46 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Govardhan Puja in 2052?

Wednesday, 23 October 2052 · Puja 6:27 AM – 8:42 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Govardhan Puja in 2053?

Tuesday, 11 November 2053 · 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).

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