Govardhan Puja 2056: 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 2056
Wednesday, 8 November 2056 · Puja 6:38 AM – 8:48 AM
Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 5:50 PM, 7 Nov – 1:59 PM, 8 Nov
Govardhan Puja 2057
Sunday, 28 October 2057 · Puja 6:30 AM – 8:44 AM
Kartika Shukla Pratipada: 8:49 AM, 28 Oct – 6:15 AM, 29 Oct
Govardhan Puja dates 2056–2060
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2056 | Wednesday, 8 November 2056 · Puja 6:38 AM – 8:48 AM |
| 2057 | Sunday, 28 October 2057 · Puja 6:30 AM – 8:44 AM |
| 2058 | Saturday, 16 November 2058 · Puja 6:44 AM – 8:52 AM |
| 2059 | Thursday, 6 November 2059 · Puja 6:36 AM – 8:47 AM |
| 2060 | Monday, 25 October 2060 · Puja 6:28 AM – 8:43 AM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Govardhan Puja 2056 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wednesday, 8 November 2056 · Puja 6:38 AM – 8:48 AM |
| Mumbai | Wednesday, 8 November 2056 · Puja 6:42 AM – 8:58 AM |
| Kolkata | Wednesday, 8 November 2056 · Puja 5:44 AM – 7:59 AM |
| Chennai | Wednesday, 8 November 2056 · Puja 6:04 AM – 8:23 AM |
| Bengaluru | Wednesday, 8 November 2056 · Puja 6:15 AM – 8:34 AM |
| Hyderabad | Wednesday, 8 November 2056 · Puja 6:17 AM – 8:34 AM |
| Pune | Wednesday, 8 November 2056 · Puja 6:37 AM – 8:53 AM |
| Ahmedabad | Wednesday, 8 November 2056 · Puja 6:48 AM – 9:02 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 2056?
Govardhan Puja is on Wednesday, 8 November 2056, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2057?
Govardhan Puja is on Sunday, 28 October 2057, by the Shukla Pratipada, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Puja time for Govardhan Puja?
For New Delhi: 6:38 AM – 8:48 AM on Wednesday, 8 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 2058?
Saturday, 16 November 2058 · Puja 6:44 AM – 8:52 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2059?
Thursday, 6 November 2059 · Puja 6:36 AM – 8:47 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2060?
Monday, 25 October 2060 · Puja 6:28 AM – 8:43 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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