Govardhan Puja 2051: 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 2051

Saturday, 4 November 2051 · Puja 6:34 AM – 8:46 AM

Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 8:29 PM, 3 Nov – 11:03 PM, 4 Nov

Govardhan Puja 2052

Wednesday, 23 October 2052 · Puja 6:27 AM – 8:42 AM

Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 8:33 PM, 22 Oct – 10:27 PM, 23 Oct

Govardhan Puja dates 2051–2055

YearDate and muhurat
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
2054Saturday, 31 October 2054 · Puja 6:32 AM – 8:45 AM
2055Thursday, 21 October 2055 · Puja 6:25 AM – 8:41 AM

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

Govardhan Puja 2051 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiSaturday, 4 November 2051 · Puja 6:34 AM – 8:46 AM
MumbaiSaturday, 4 November 2051 · Puja 6:39 AM – 8:56 AM
KolkataSaturday, 4 November 2051 · Puja 5:42 AM – 7:57 AM
ChennaiSaturday, 4 November 2051 · Puja 6:03 AM – 8:22 AM
BengaluruSaturday, 4 November 2051 · Puja 6:13 AM – 8:33 AM
HyderabadSaturday, 4 November 2051 · Puja 6:15 AM – 8:33 AM
PuneSaturday, 4 November 2051 · Puja 6:35 AM – 8:52 AM
AhmedabadSaturday, 4 November 2051 · Puja 6:45 AM – 9:00 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 2051?

Govardhan Puja is on Saturday, 4 November 2051, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

When is Govardhan Puja in 2052?

Govardhan Puja is on Wednesday, 23 October 2052, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Puja time for Govardhan Puja?

For New Delhi: 6:34 AM – 8:46 AM on Saturday, 4 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 2053?

Tuesday, 11 November 2053 · Puja 6:40 AM – 8:50 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Govardhan Puja in 2054?

Saturday, 31 October 2054 · Puja 6:32 AM – 8:45 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Govardhan Puja in 2055?

Thursday, 21 October 2055 · 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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